OpenCap markerless motion capture estimation of lower extremity kinematics and dynamics in cycling
Markerless motion capture offers several benefits over traditional marker-based systems by eliminating the need for physical markers, which are prone to misplacement and artifacts. Utilizing computer vision and deep learning algorithms, markerless systems can directly detect human body landmarks, reducing manual processing and errors associated with marker placement. These systems are adaptable, able to track user-defined features, and practical for real-world applications using consumer-grade devices such as smartphone cameras. This study compares the performance of OpenCap, a markerless motion capture system, with traditional marker-based systems in assessing cycling biomechanics. Ten healthy adults participated in experiments to capture sagittal hip, knee, and ankle kinematics and dynamics using both methods. OpenCap used videos from smartphones and integrated computer vision and musculoskeletal simulations to estimate 3D kinematics. Results showed high agreement between the two systems, with no significant differences in kinematic and kinetic measurements for the hip, knee, and ankle. The correlation coefficients exceeded 0.98, indicating very strong consistency. Errors were minimal, with kinematic errors under 4 degrees and kinetic errors below 5 Nm. This study concludes that OpenCap is a viable alternative to marker-based motion capture, offering comparable precision without extensive setup for hip (flexion/extension), knee (flexion/extension), and ankle (dorsiflexion/plantarflexion) joints. Future work should aim to enhance the accuracy of ankle joint measurements and extend analyses to 3D kinematics and kinetics for comprehensive biomechanical assessments.
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