2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Motion Capture

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In this video, the speaker discusses motion capture in sports. They explain that motion capture is used to maximize performance and minimize the risk of injury in athletes. They discuss the history of motion capture, from using high-speed film in the 1970s to the advancements of video technology in the 1980s. They highlight the breakthrough of capturing three-dimensional motion and the transition from manual to automatic digitizing. The speaker also mentions the impact of the movie industry on improving motion capture technology. They discuss the current advancements, including optical motion capture systems, markerless capture, and wearable sensors like inertial measurement units. The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering factors like digitization, dimensionality, capture rate, accuracy, and cost when choosing a motion capture system. They also touch on the ability to collect and interpret the vast amounts of data generated by these systems. Overall, the speaker presents motion capture as a revolutionary technology that is being embraced by athletes, teams, and the sports industry. (Words: 391)

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Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Keywords

motion capture

sports

performance

injury prevention

advancements