Electronic measurement of locomotion by means of pressure-sensitive floor mats.
This paper describes a method of adapting an observation room to record a child's position in the room and to give an index of the amount of locomotion. The adaptation consisted of under-carpet pressure mats, linked electronically to digital counters. This recording system showed a highly significant correlation with observational measurements of the same aspects of behaviour. It has potential as an aid in the diagnosis of abnormal behaviour states.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000379:methods; D005430:Floors and Floorcoverings; D006801:Humans; D006948:Hyperkinesis; D008124:Locomotion; D008722:Methods; D009043:Motor Activity; D011312:Pressure; D014743:Videotape Recording