Speed Motion Capture Suit

Description:

Overview of Technology

This technology is a motion capture suit that is an effective solution to the uncomfortable tradition of marking a test subject in a motion capture test.

Background

Traditionally, motion capture tests require markers to be attached directly to the skin, meaning the participant must undress to a bare means, making it uncomfortable, particularly for female participants. It is often that these markers tend to change position and refrain from staying in place as the participant moves.

Technology Description

This technology is a compression suit that covers the body whilst also adhering closely to the body for accuracy. The markers are already attached to the suit, so they don't move during activity. The suit is made from compression material that forms to the body with a 4-way stretch material, and the 2-piece design allows it to easily slip over clothes the participant is already wearing. The marker clusters are housed in custom designed pockets which enables them to remain stable during the activity, and are also interchangeable and are engineered to resist breaking. The glove also houses cluster markers to provide accurate hand measurements, and is designed to allow for proper grip required in sport.

Benefits

  • Less timely than applying individual markers
  • Markers remain frigid and support movement
  • Data collection is faster, with reduced preparation time
  • Maximum comfort and maximizes performance benefits (with material)

Application

This invention can be used to collect motion capture data using different types of motion capture systems. It can also be used to validate wearable technology that measures human movement.

Opportunity

This technology currently sits in the TRL 6 stage, or the prototype phase. This suit can revolutionize the industry research, particularly of female participants and could be mass produced relatively easy. Other suits are restrictive because they are not compressed to the skin and don't have 4-way stretch. Other solutions are also much more likely to lose clusters