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Purpose We present a methodology to automatically detect falls on stairs, an application of computer vision and machine learning techniques with major real-world importance. Falls on the stairs, in particular, are a common cause of injury among older adults. Comprehending the conditions under which accidents take place could significantly aid in the prevention of falls, support independent living,...
Falls on the stairs are a common cause of accidental injury among the older adults. Understanding the mechanisms leading to such accidents may improve not only the prevention of falls, but also support independent living among elderly. Thus, a method to automatically detect falls and other abnormal events on stairs is presented and empirically validated. Automatic fall detection will also assist in...
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