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UMass Shimmer Project

Welcome to the UMass Shimmer Project documentation. This project focuses on developing and implementing sensor technology using Shimmer wireless sensor platforms for research and development at the University of Massachusetts.

What is Shimmer?

Shimmer is a wireless sensor platform designed for real-time human motion analysis, environmental monitoring, and physiological measurements. The UMass Shimmer project builds upon this technology to create innovative solutions for:

  • Health and wellness monitoring
  • Research applications
  • Environmental sensing
  • Movement and activity tracking

Quick Start

Ready to get started? Check out our Getting Started guide for setup instructions and basic usage.

Project Components

  • Shimmer Sensors: Wireless sensor nodes for data collection
  • Docking Platform: Hardware interface for sensor management
  • Data Processing: Software tools for analysis and visualization
  • Protocol Implementation: Communication standards and APIs

Documentation Structure

Community & Support

This project is developed and maintained by the University of Massachusetts research community. For questions, issues, or contributions, please visit our GitHub repository.


Project Status

This project is actively under development. Documentation and features are continuously being updated.