Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene research focuses on developing and evaluating methods for improving and monitoring hygiene practices, particularly for vulnerable populations. Current research explores both robotic assistance for tasks like bathing, enhancing accessibility and comfort, and non-invasive sensor-based monitoring systems using machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Machines and tree-based classifiers to track hygiene behaviors. These advancements aim to improve individual health outcomes and public health by enabling proactive interventions and better understanding of hygiene habits.