Sports Capture

Purpose and goal

The purpose of the project was to investigate the potential of modern sensor technology for applications in athletics. The work has involved gaining an understanding of the requirements the technology must fulfill as well as estimating the general interest for a modernization of existing methods. The goal was to structure ideas and to create the basis for measuring systems that could generate prospective revenue and with high export potential. We have been in contact with parties with a broad contact network in order to find partners with the means to reach a broad market at a low cost.

Results and expected effects

We have laid the foundation for modern measuring systems that allow athletes to directly measure their performance. Measurements include velocity and acceleration of a runner, along with the ability to produce 3D visualization of practitioners in motion. We have also formulated ideas for using simpler technology for measuring the height over the bar for high jump training. People who will be using tomorrow´s technology (coaches, practitioners) have shown interest in as well as provided feedback about the methods developed during the project, focusing on running applications.

Approach and implementation

The project resulted in ideas for what type of technology and methods are suited for use in the development of measuring systems for athletics applications. We have had meetings with coaches, athletes and other parties to discuss the general interest for the development of sensor-based measuring systems. This has led to a shift in focus from javelin throw to running. Thus we developed a simple prototype version of a measuring system that measures factors of interest, adaptable to various running applications with possibilities for combining with other modern sensor technology.