A hybrid linear discriminant analysis and genetic algorithm to create a linear model of aging when performing motor tasks through inertial sensors positioned on the hand and forearm.

"Declarations Ethics approval and consent to participateThe study was approved by the human research ethics committee of the Federal University of Uberlandia—CAAE 07075413.6.0000.5152. All volunteer subjects signed a consent form before participating in the experiment. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Consent for publicationAll subjects signed an approved informed consent after the study procedures had been explained and consented to its publication. Competing interestsThe authors declare that they have no competing interests. Competing interests The authors declare that they have no competing interests."

"Funding This work is sponsored by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, the Foundation for Research Support of the State of Minas Gerais and the Coordination for Improvement of Higher Education Personal."