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Introduction to accelerometry

Accelerometry is a technique for capturing motion using inertial sensors.

Accelerometry is a technique for capturing motion using inertial sensors.

In this video, Victor and Alexander talk about accelerometry. They try to answer questions like:

  • What is an accelerometer?
  • What is an inertial measurement unit (IMU)?
  • What are the pros and cons of using accelerometers?
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