Human gait recognition based on ground reaction forces in case of sport shoes and high heels

Abstract

Currently, one of the most interesting and quickly growing issues is biometrics. Among many techniques of behavioural biometrics, the human gait recognition deserves special attention. The aim of this work is to check how the quality of a biometrics system based on ground reaction forces will change in the case of women walking in two types of footwear: sports shoes and high heels. The research was carried out based on measurements from 81 people (more than 2 700 gait cycles). The correct classification rate depended on the selected scenario of research and was in the range from 69% to 99%. The work presents the limitations and possibilities of use of human gait recognition. It also shows, that the results depend on the experience of the person walking in high heels.