... The 'Quasimodo' student team from Saarland University, on the other hand, are focusing on this: Their microsystem is based on six-axis angle sensors that are used in cell phones, among other things. They record the position of the spine, head, shoulders and hips and evaluate the data obtained. In the event of incorrect posture or excessive passivity (e.g. due to sitting for too long), the system sends the wearer a message and gives them the opportunity to correct it. For this development, the 'Quasimodo' team won second place in the 'Cosima' competition and 750 euros in prize money. Also in second place was ...