Author:
Tulchin-Francis Kirsten,Lewis Jessica,Rowan Mallory,Parrett Matthew
Abstract
Did you know that some of the same technology used to make video games and movie special effects can help scientists better understand human movement? During motion capture, also called mocap, small reflective balls, or markers as they are called, are placed on specific points of a person’s body. Mocap systems work using multiple cameras around the room that track the motion of the markers as a person walks, runs, jumps, or plays. The information gathered during mocap can be used to help doctors decide the best possible care to improve a child’s walking. It can also be used to determine when someone is ready to go back to sports after an injury, to help prevent people from getting injuries in the first place, or to improve their sports performance.