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Motion Capture Technologies for Ergonomics: A Systematic Literature Review
Sani Salisu1,2, Nur Intan Raihana Ruhaiyem1, Taiseer Abdalla Elfadil Eisa3
1School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Malaysia.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 12, 2023
Summary
Motion capture (MoCap) systems offer solutions for musculoskeletal disorders but face usability challenges. This review identifies the most used MoCap technologies for clinical, rehabilitation, and ergonomic analysis, guiding future research and application.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Human Movement Analysis
- Rehabilitation Technology
Background:
- Musculoskeletal disorders pose significant challenges for the working population.
- Motion capture (MoCap) technology is crucial for clinical, ergonomic, and rehabilitation solutions.
- Knowledge barriers hinder the widespread adoption and effective use of MoCap systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a state-of-the-art literature review on MoCap systems for human clinical, rehabilitation, and ergonomic analysis.
- To identify the most utilized MoCap systems in these domains.
- To categorize MoCap applications and target populations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Searches conducted on Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2013-2023).
- Screening of titles and abstracts, followed by categorization of 40 eligible articles.
Main Results:
- Identification of prevalent MoCap systems used in clinical, rehabilitation, and ergonomic contexts.
- Analysis of the diverse applications of MoCap technology across different human movement studies.
- Characterization of the target populations benefiting from MoCap analysis.
Conclusions:
- This review provides a comprehensive overview of MoCap systems for human movement analysis.
- It serves as a valuable guide for researchers and organizational management in selecting and implementing MoCap solutions.
- Highlights the need for improved usability and accessibility of MoCap technologies.
