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Good morning respected teachers, evaluators, and my dear friends. Today, I, Rishabh, along with
my teammate Shreya Vishwakarma, am here to present our mini-project on Real-Time Detection of
Poor Posture using MPU6050 and Arduino with Haptic Feedback Mechanism. This project comes
under our course internship BEC-554, in the Department of Electronics and Communication
Engineering. Through this presentation, I will explain the problem we are addressing, our solution
design, the working of our system, the circuit, and finally the results and future possibilities.
Abstract
Poor posture is a very common health issue today. Because of sedentary lifestyles, long hours on
computers, and addiction to smartphones, many people—especially students and
professionals—face back pain, neck pain, and even spinal issues. The traditional solutions
available are either bulky, costly, or uncomfortable for daily use. For example, posture correction
belts can be hard to wear all day, and smartphone-based trackers are expensive and don’t always
give real-time correction. In this project, we designed a wearable device that uses the MPU6050
sensor along with Arduino Uno to monitor posture continuously. Whenever poor posture is
detected, the system gives an immediate haptic feedback alert using a buzzer. The aim is to make
it simple, affordable, and practical so that anyone can use it daily.
Introduction
As we all know, poor posture is becoming a huge problem because of our lifestyle. Long hours of
sitting in one position—whether in office chairs, classrooms, or even while using mobiles—leads to
slouching. This habit not only looks unhealthy but also causes medical issues. Studies show that
almost 80% of people experience back pain at some point in their life, and poor posture is a major
contributor to these musculoskeletal disorders. So, we needed a system that can: monitor posture
in real-time, give immediate feedback when posture is wrong, and be lightweight, comfortable, and
low cost. This became the motivation behind our project.
Review of Existing Systems
Before coming to our solution, let us briefly review what is already available in the market. 1.
Traditional Solutions – These include posture correction belts and braces. In some severe cases,
people even go for surgical interventions. 2. Current Limitations – Belts and braces are often bulky,
uncomfortable, and cost anywhere between 50 to 200 US dollars. That’s expensive for many users.
3. Digital Alternatives – Some mobile apps exist, but they are not wearable and lack real-time alerts.
They also require constant checking, which is impractical. So, there is a clear market gap: We need
a low-cost, wearable, and real-time solution that provides instant correction without discomfort. And
that is exactly what our system aims to provide.
System Design
Our system has four major modules: 1. Sensing Module – This is handled by the MPU6050 sensor.
It continuously detects body orientation and acceleration to measure posture angles. 2. Processing
Module – The Arduino Uno processes the data coming from the sensor and compares it with
pre-set threshold values. 3. Feedback Module – If the posture crosses the limit, a buzzer
immediately generates a haptic feedback alert. This makes the user aware instantly. 4. Power
Module – We use a 3.7V lithium-ion battery along with a booster circuit so that the system is
portable and can be worn comfortably. All these modules together create a lightweight wearable
system for posture correction.
Hardware Components
The hardware we used includes: - Arduino Uno – This is the main microcontroller board. It collects
data from the sensor, executes the logic, and controls the buzzer. - MPU6050 – A very important
component. It is a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit, which combines a 3-axis accelerometer and a
3-axis gyroscope in one chip. - Li-ion Battery – A 3.7V rechargeable battery, which is lightweight
and ensures the device is portable. - Haptic Buzzer – The buzzer provides immediate audio-tactile
feedback whenever poor posture is detected. Each of these components is low-cost and widely
available, making our system both practical and affordable.
Circuitry and Connections
The MPU6050 is connected to Arduino using I2C protocol, where SDA is connected to pin A4 and
SCL to pin A5. The buzzer is connected to digital pin 9 of Arduino with a current-limiting resistor to
ensure safe operation. The Li-ion battery powers the system through a booster circuit, which
converts 3.7V to a stable 5V supply for Arduino. A power switch is added to control the entire
operation and conserve battery when the system is not in use. This makes the connections simple,
reliable, and efficient.
Working Principle
Here’s how the system actually works, step by step: 1. System Initialization – When the device is
switched on, Arduino boots up and initializes the MPU6050 sensor. A calibration routine is done to
set the user’s normal sitting posture as the baseline reference. 2. Continuous Monitoring – The
sensor continuously sends acceleration and gyroscope data to Arduino in real-time. 3. Threshold
Comparison – Arduino compares the current body angle with the reference posture. If the deviation
goes beyond 15 degrees, it is considered poor posture. 4. Alert Generation – At this moment, the
buzzer immediately generates a sound or vibration, alerting the user to correct their posture. 5.
Loop Continuation – The system does this continuously, creating a feedback loop so that the user is
always aware of their posture.
Results & Conclusion
In our testing, the system worked successfully. - It detected poor posture with high accuracy. - The
buzzer gave immediate alerts whenever the posture went beyond the threshold. - The system
design was lightweight, comfortable, and easy to wear. In conclusion, this device can help people
form a habit of sitting upright, thereby reducing the long-term risks of back pain and musculoskeletal
disorders. And the best part—it is very affordable compared to market alternatives.
Future Development
We also see great potential for future improvements. - First, we can add mobile app integration,
where the posture history can be recorded and displayed graphically. - Second, by using machine
learning algorithms, the system can learn each person’s unique posture habits and provide
personalized thresholds. - Third, by adding more sensors across different body points, we can
monitor complete spinal alignment, not just back slouching. So, this project has strong scope for
growth into a professional healthtech product.
Thank You
This brings me to the end of my presentation. Thank you all for listening patiently. I would now be
happy to answer any questions.
