Posture monitor

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The purpose of this project is to create a wearable device that helps users correct their posture in order to alleviate back pain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We created a posture monitor because of our interest in health and fitness. We designed our circuit using the PIC32 microcontroller, flex sensor, vibration motor and TFT LCD. We attached the flex sensor and vibration motor to the lower back of a compression shirt that is worn by the user. The microcontroller uses the output of the sensor to determine if the user is in poor posture and sends a signal via the vibration motor accordingly. We also included an interactive display that allows the user to calibrate the sensor according to his or her good posture, gives the user a visual indication of when the user is in bad posture as well as keeps track of how many times the user slouches. Our goal is to design an easy-to-use product for those who want to better their posture during everyday tasks, such as working at a desk or sitting in class.