Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope-based balance assessment during daily activities; assistive technology; functional electrical stimulation; social housing for older adults; electromyography; biomechanical instrumentation; signal processing
Research interests (short)
Accelerometer and gyroscope-based balance assessment during daily activities; biomechanical instrumentation; assistive technology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Engineering, Stability in FES and orthoses-assisted paraplegic standing, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Jan 1989
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A novel method for determining ground-referenced contacts during stair ascent: Comparing relative hip position to quiet standing hip height
Bergmann, J. H. M., Mayagoitia, R. E. & Smith, I. C. H., Feb 2010, In: GAIT AND POSTURE. 31, 2, p. 164 - 168 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
What Is the 'Extra' in Extra Care Housing?
Wright, F., Tinker, A., Mayagoitia, R., Hanson, J., Wojgani, H. & Holmans, A., Oct 2010, In: British Journal of Social Work. 40, 7, p. 2239 - 2254 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
16 Citations (Scopus) -
A portable system for collecting anatomical joint angles during stair ascent: a comparison with an optical tracking device
Bergmann, J., Mayagoitia, R. & Smith, C., 2009, In: Dynamic Medicine. 8, 3, 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
63 Citations (Scopus) -
Approaches to Clinical Decision-Making in Assessment for Electronic Assistive Technology
Taylor-Goh, S., Mayagoitia, R. & Kitchen, S., 2009, Unknown. AMSTERDAM: IOS Press, Vol. 25. p. 572 - 576 5 p. (ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FROM ADAPTED EQUIPMENT TO INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Portable System for Monitoring ADL, Including AT Use, in Urban Environments
Mayagoitia, R., Taylor-Goh, S., Fernandez-de-Castro, J-M., Mueller, M., Bronda, A-P., Bergmann, J. & Pavlou, M., 2009, Unknown. AMSTERDAM: IOS Press, p. 872 - 872 1 p. (ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FROM ADAPTED EQUIPMENT TO INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
Projects
- 9 Finished
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An investigation of linked homes as housing option for older people: their imapct on wellbeing
Meyers, R., Tinker, A. & Burton, E.
1/11/2011 → 31/10/2013
Project: Research
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Linked Homes: how housing, health, care and technology can be integrated into a sustainable option for older people and their families.
1/07/2010 → 30/06/2012
Project: Research
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Stairwalker II
NIHR National Institute For Health & Care Research
1/03/2010 → 31/05/2011
Project: Research
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Assistive technology and Parkinson's disease: the availability, use and value of assistive technology for adults with Parkinson's disease and their carers
Kitchen, S., Meyers, R., White, C., Martinez-Martin, P. & Ray Chaudhuri, K.
1/10/2009 → 4/02/2013
Project: Research
Activities
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International Conference on Dependency and Quality of Life, Valencia
Ruth Meyers (Keynote/plenary speaker)
2007 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Consultancy to the Nan Kai Institute of Gerontology in Taiwan
Ruth Meyers (Member)
2007 → …Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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Nan Kai Gerontology Conference and Workshop, Nan Kai Taiwan
Ruth Meyers (Keynote/plenary speaker)
2007 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE)
Ruth Meyers (Speaker)
2007 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology
Ruth Meyers (Chair)
2006 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Elected to Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE).
Meyers, Ruth (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Election to learned society