A sensor or an idea for detect how far a human is moved

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hi everyone . i have a simple question . i need a sensor or an idea for detect how far a human is moved . let me explain it :

i want to know how far i am walked
so why i'm not using google maps ???
Because it is not accurate, especially at indoor places

I need an accuracy of about 4 to 20 inches (10 to 50 cm)
I do not know exactly what to do. I know I can not use UltraSonic. So what should I do?

Use a mouse sensor? Problem with taking steps
Use wheels on shoes? I think it is stupid

Do you have an idea / know a specific sensor?

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Over what sort of range?

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Outdoors, GPS works, but is not that accurate. Indoors, the problem is called "indoor localization", and it is a hard one.

Pozyx works indoors, but is expensive. https://www.pozyx.io/

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WPS (WiFi Positing System).
WPS vs GPS - 5 reasons to use WiFi positioning system devices in your business (eelinktech.com)

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How far have you moved if you walk up stairs or down stairs?

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When you state the 'accuracy' like that you probably know what you mean, but the forum does not.

For instance does your project require that you know how far a human has moved in a full day to an 'accuracy' of 10cm ?

What is the actual application ? If you reveal that its possible the forum will know of possible solutions.

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30 feet , 10 meter

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Bro don't complicate it . This is for school competition

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It does not matter. I mean a simple walk

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Consider a simple walk. I mean how much a person is moved by walking. 50 cm by 10 meters.

There must be a simple way to measure it

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There doesn't have to be a simple answer to every problem.

To better constrain the problem, it might be helpful if you give a higher level overview of what you're trying to accomplish. You're estimating displacement, but over what time period, in what environment (how big a space), and what bad things happen if the system fails to perform as expected?

Another technology that may be applicable are a footpod accelerometers.

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Pick up a pedometer at the local variety store. Less than $10.

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WiFi may, or may not, exist? :smiley:

Also, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) - that's not at all confusing, is it?

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Yea, The WiFi access points may not exist, perhaps an area can be ringed with WIFi or if near the right location a WAAS receiver could be used to get LOP. And there is GEONS, GPS-Enhanced Onboard Navigation System (GEONS) | T2 Portal (nasa.gov) but that is going to cost.

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a simple walking for blinds (and system is a walking guide !) . and if system fails , they will ran into a tree or ...

hmm... I will definitely try it, If it was available in my country
thank you for your help !

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Will that be able to identify when the person walks backward or forward or turns in place?

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i'll research and try it. hope it works

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gps, wifi, glonass and .... They are all useless for me

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Could you say a bit more about why?

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for school competitions .