A Comprehensive Survey on Human Activity Recognition Using Sensing Technology

Abstract

With the rapid development of machine learning technology and the popularity of various electronic devices such as smartphones and smart bracelets, sensor technology has been applied to all aspects of human society. On this basis, HAR already plays an important role in various fields including sports and the military. In the medical field, particularly, HAR is gaining increasing recognitions by researchers to be one of the main technologies for future behavioral detection in the elderly. The application of HAR technology allows users to identify human behavior through applications equipped with specific sensors, reducing human costs. This survey sorted out the published articles related to HAR research in recent years, provided an analysis of the background, applications, and advantages and disadvantages of sensing technologies, and made a brief exposition of the HAR process.