A systematic review of portable technologies for the early assessment of motor development in infants.

ABSTRACT: Early screening and evaluation of infant motor development are crucial for detecting motor deficits and enabling timely interventions. Traditional clinical assessments are often subjective, without fully capturing infants' "real-world" behavior. This has sparked interest in portable, low-cost technologies to objectively and precisely measure infant motion at home, with a goal of enhancing ecological validity. In this systematic review, we explored the current landscape of portable, technology-based solutions to assess early motor development (within the first year), outlining the prevailing challenges and future directions. We reviewed 66 publications, which utilized video, sensors, or a combination of technologies. There were three key applications of these technologies: (1) automating cl

SUBMITTER: Deng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772671 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature