NEST: A Novel Ensemble Method for Estimating Spatio-Temporal Gait Parameters Using Inertial Measurement Units
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Mar 8, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 12, 2025
Published on: Jul 11, 2025
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