scholarly journals Preliminary Validation of a Low-Cost Motion Analysis System Based on RGB Cameras to Support the Evaluation of Postural Risk Assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 10645
Author(s):  
Thomas Agostinelli ◽  
Andrea Generosi ◽  
Silvia Ceccacci ◽  
Riccardo Karim Khamaisi ◽  
Margherita Peruzzini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motion Capture ◽  
Pose Estimation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Numerical Accuracy ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Good Consistency ◽  
Golden Standard ◽  
System 2 ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Deep Learning Model

This paper introduces a low-cost and low computational marker-less motion capture system based on the acquisition of frame images through standard RGB cameras. It exploits the open-source deep learning model CMU, from the tf-pose-estimation project. Its numerical accuracy and its usefulness for ergonomic assessment are evaluated by a proper experiment, designed and performed to: (1) compare the data provided by it with those collected from a motion capture golden standard system; (2) compare the RULA scores obtained with data provided by it with those obtained with data provided by the Vicon Nexus system and those estimated through video analysis, by a team of three expert ergonomists. Tests have been conducted in standardized laboratory conditions and involved a total of six subjects. Results suggest that the proposed system can predict angles with good consistency and give evidence about the tool’s usefulness for ergonomist.

scholarly journals ACCURACY OF A LOW-COST NOVEL COMPUTER-VISION DYNAMIC MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT: POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol XL-5/W8 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
M. McGroarty ◽  
S. Giblin ◽  
D. Meldrum ◽  
F. Wetterling
Keyword(s):  
Motion Capture ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Dynamic Movement ◽  
Markerless Motion Capture ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Landing Mechanics ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Movement Assessment

The aim of the study was to perform a preliminary validation of a low cost markerless motion capture system (CAPTURE) against an industry gold standard (Vicon). Measurements of knee valgus and flexion during the performance of a countermovement jump (CMJ) between CAPTURE and Vicon were compared. After correction algorithms were applied to the raw CAPTURE data acceptable levels of accuracy and precision were achieved. The knee flexion angle measured for three trials using Capture deviated by −3.8° ± 3° (left) and 1.7° ± 2.8° (right) compared to Vicon. The findings suggest that low-cost markerless motion capture has potential to provide an objective method for assessing lower limb jump and landing mechanics in an applied sports setting. Furthermore, the outcome of the study warrants the need for future research to examine more fully the potential implications of the use of low-cost markerless motion capture in the evaluation of dynamic movement for injury prevention.

scholarly journals Development and preliminary validation of an automatic digital analysis system for animal fibre analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 822
Author(s):  
M. D. Quispe ◽  
G. Benavidez ◽  
R. A. Sauri ◽  
J. J. Bengoechea ◽  
E. C. Quispe
Keyword(s):  
Digital Analysis ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Fibre Analysis

Processing Panorama Video in Real-time

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 209-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Håkon Kvale Stensland ◽  
Vamsidhar Reddy Gaddam ◽  
Marius Tennøe ◽  
Espen Helgedagsrud ◽  
Mikkel Næss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Graphics Processing Units ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Wide Field ◽  
High Data ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Camera Arrays ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Performance Results

There are many scenarios where high resolution, wide field of view video is useful. Such panorama video may be generated using camera arrays where the feeds from multiple cameras pointing at different parts of the captured area are stitched together. However, processing the different steps of a panorama video pipeline in real-time is challenging due to the high data rates and the stringent timeliness requirements. In our research, we use panorama video in a sport analysis system called Bagadus. This system is deployed at Alfheim stadium in Tromsø, and due to live usage, the video events must be generated in real-time. In this paper, we describe our real-time panorama system built using a low-cost CCD HD video camera array. We describe how we have implemented different components and evaluated alternatives. The performance results from experiments ran on commodity hardware with and without co-processors like graphics processing units (GPUs) show that the entire pipeline is able to run in real-time.

Validation of wearable inertial sensor-based gait analysis system for measurement of spatiotemporal parameters and lower extremity joint kinematics in sagittal plane

2022 ◽  
pp. 095441192110729
Author(s):  
Gunjan Patel ◽  
Rajani Mullerpatan ◽  
Bela Agarwal ◽  
Triveni Shetty ◽  
Rajdeep Ojha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gait Analysis ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Motion Capture ◽  
Inertial Sensor ◽  
Joint Kinematics ◽  
Percentage Error ◽  
Motion Capture System ◽  
Spatiotemporal Parameters ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Motion Capture Systems

Wearable inertial sensor-based motion analysis systems are promising alternatives to standard camera-based motion capture systems for the measurement of gait parameters and joint kinematics. These wearable sensors, unlike camera-based gold standard systems, find usefulness in outdoor natural environment along with confined indoor laboratory-based environment due to miniature size and wireless data transmission. This study reports validation of our developed (i-Sens) wearable motion analysis system against standard motion capture system. Gait analysis was performed at self-selected speed on non-disabled volunteers in indoor ( n = 15) and outdoor ( n = 8) environments. Two i-Sens units were placed at the level of knee and hip along with passive markers (for indoor study only) for simultaneous 3D motion capture using a motion capture system. Mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) was computed for spatiotemporal parameters from the i-Sens system versus the motion capture system as a true reference. Mean and standard deviation of kinematic data for a gait cycle were plotted for both systems against normative data. Joint kinematics data were analyzed to compute the root mean squared error (RMSE) and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Kinematic plots indicate a high degree of accuracy of the i-Sens system with the reference system. Excellent positive correlation was observed between the two systems in terms of hip and knee joint angles (Indoor: hip 3.98° ± 1.03°, knee 6.48° ± 1.91°, Outdoor: hip 3.94° ± 0.78°, knee 5.82° ± 0.99°) with low RMSE. Reliability characteristics (defined using standard statistical thresholds of MAPE) of stride length, cadence, walking speed in both outdoor and indoor environment were well within the “Good” category. The i-Sens system has emerged as a potentially cost-effective, valid, accurate, and reliable alternative to expensive, standard motion capture systems for gait analysis. Further clinical trials using the i-Sens system are warranted on participants across different age groups.

DEVELOPMENT OF A MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM USING KINECT

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherina Bujang ◽  
Ahmad Faiz Ahmad Nazri ◽  
Ahmad Fidaudin Ahmad Azam ◽  
Jamaluddin Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Motion Capture ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microsoft Kinect ◽  
Motion Capture Data ◽  
Motion Capture System ◽  
Interface Motion ◽  
Measurement Analysis ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Repeatability And Reproducibility ◽  
Data Tracking

Microsoft Kinect has been identified as a potential alternative tool in the field of motion capture due to its simplicity and low cost. To date, the application and potential of Microsoft Kinect has been vigorously explored especially for entertainment and gaming purposes. However, its motion capture capability in terms of repeatability and reproducibility is still not well addressed. Therefore, this study aims to explore and develop a motion capture system using Microsoft Kinect; focusing on developing the interface, motion capture protocol as well as measurement analysis. The work is divided into several stages which include installation (Microsoft Kinect and MATLAB); parameters and experimental setup, interface development; protocols development; motion capture; data tracking and measurement analysis. The results are promising, where the variances are found to be less than 1% for both repeatability and reproducibility analysis. This proves that the current study is significant and the gained knowledge could contribute

Micro Line Quality Measurement Based on Normally Scanned Digital Image

2012 ◽  
Vol 236-237 ◽  
pp. 839-843
Author(s):  
Xiao Meng Cui ◽  
Guang Xue Chen ◽  
Huan Mei Wang ◽  
Lin Lin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Quality Measurement ◽  
Digital Printing ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Output Performance ◽  
Micron Size ◽  
Measurement Principle ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Detection Instrument

In this study we present a new framework to assess line micro quality of multicolor prints adapted to a low-cost image quality analysis system based on common flatbed scanner. The contribution elements including quality metrics, measurement principle, applying methods and detection instrument, which were complemented and sorted in terms of ISO 13660 standard, were described and a case experiment was conducted to survey the output performance of both inkjet printer and xerographic printer, two most popular digital printing technologies. Their qualities were compared in details rendering angle such as width and straightness of line, raggedness and blurriness in line edges, as well as darkness and contrast in color. The results verify the efficiency and shortcomings of the framework. Meanwhile, the metric values let us take an investigation in the character of each digital printing technology in micron size.

Towards Parallel Cable-Driven Pantographs

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Perreault ◽  
Philippe Cardou ◽  
Cle´ment Gosselin
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Output Link ◽  
Static Balancing ◽  
New Class ◽  
Nonlinear Springs ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
History Of ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

We propose a new class of pantographs, i.e., of mechanisms that allow the reproduction of the displacements of an input link, the master, with an output link, the slave. The application we envision for these devices is the telemanipulation of objects from small distances, at low cost, where magnetic fields or other design constraints prohibit the use of electromechanical systems. Despite the long history of pantographs, which were invented in the 17th century, the class of pantographs proposed here is new, as it relies on parallel cable-driven mechanisms to transmit the motion. This allows the reproduction of rigid-body displacements, while previous pantographs were limited to point displacements. This important characteristic and others are described in the paper. One important challenge in the design of the proposed systems is that the cables must remain taut at all time. We address this issue by introducing nonlinear springs that passively maintain a minimum tension in the cables, while approximating static balancing of the mechanism over its workspace. Approximating static balancing allows the forces applied at the slave to reflect more accurately at the master, and vice versa. As a preliminary validation, a two-degree-of-freedom parallel cable-driven pantograph is designed. A prototype of this apparatus that does not include approximate static balancing is built, which demonstrates the working principle of these mechanisms.

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