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A Kinect-based movement assessment system: marker position comparison to Vicon.

Julia K Nichols^1,2, Mark P Sena², Jennifer L Hu²

¹a Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , University of California at Los Angeles , Los Angeles , CA , USA .

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|July 13, 2017

Summary

We developed an affordable Depth Camera Movement Assessment System (DCMAS) using a Microsoft Kinect. This system provides accurate movement analysis comparable to industry standards, making preventative medicine more accessible.

Keywords:

Clinical assessments Kinect Vicon depth camera

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Medical Technology
Preventative Medicine

Background:

Accurate movement analysis systems are often too expensive and large for widespread use.
Existing affordable systems lack the clinical accuracy required for medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an affordable and accessible movement analysis system.
To address the limitations of current high-cost and low-accuracy systems.

Main Methods:

Developed a Depth Camera Movement Assessment System (DCMAS) using an affordable depth camera.
Collected 3D position data from markers on participants and a surface using DCMAS.
Compared DCMAS data with measurements from the industry-standard Vicon system.

Main Results:

DCMAS demonstrated comparable measurement accuracy to the Vicon system.
The system's accuracy is within the range of soft tissue artifact.
This indicates the potential for clinical relevance.

Conclusions:

DCMAS offers a viable, cost-effective solution for accurate movement analysis.
The technology has the potential to significantly advance preventative medicine.
Increased accessibility to movement analysis can improve patient outcomes.