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  • Biomechanics
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Human Motion Analysis

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  • Optical Motion Capture (OMC) provides accurate kinematic data but is susceptible to marker occlusion, leading to data gaps.
  • Inertial Motion Capture (IMC) offers robust, wearable sensing but can drift over time.
  • Combining OMC and IMC presents an opportunity to leverage the strengths of both systems for improved motion tracking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an optimization-based sensor fusion algorithm for gap-filling in OMC data using IMC.
  • To enhance the efficiency and reliability of human motion analysis, particularly for field-based studies.
  • To assess the performance of the algorithm for extended data gaps in upper limb motion.

Main Methods:

  • An optimization-based algorithm was designed to fuse OMC and IMC data, using initial and final OMC frames and IMC gyroscope data for gap filling.
  • Twelve participants performed a hand cycling task, with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) placed on the hand, forearm, and upper arm.
  • OMC tracked reflective markers positioned over each IMU, and simulated data gaps up to five minutes were introduced.

Main Results:

  • The sensor fusion algorithm demonstrated high accuracy, with average total root-mean-square errors (RMSE) below 1.8° across all sensor placements for a 5-minute gap.
  • The fusion of OMC and IMC modalities proved feasible for cyclic upper limb motion patterns.
  • The algorithm successfully filled simulated data gaps, indicating its potential for real-world applications.

Conclusions:

  • The developed sensor fusion algorithm effectively combines OMC and IMC for robust human motion analysis.
  • This approach significantly improves the reliability of OMC data by addressing data gaps, enhancing its utility for research.
  • The findings support the potential for more extensive field-based human motion studies using this integrated sensing technique.