Gymnastics – 3D laser sensors?

This looks interesting.

2016 The Japan Gymnastics Association, Fujitsu Limited, and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced an agreement to conduct joint research on scoring support technology for gymnastics competitions. This research will combine Fujitsu Laboratories’ 3D laser sensors and 3D data processing technology–to discern athlete’s joint position and technique–with the Japan Gymnastics Association’s expertise in recognizing proper gymnastics techniques. …

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Rick Mc

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3 thoughts on “Gymnastics – 3D laser sensors?”

  1. I’ve been suggesting this for years.

    Computers should judge the technical execution of routines. They could be more consistent, more precise, and it would render the entire concept of judging bias moot.

    Furthermore, they could produce a log of all deductions, which could easily be reviewed afterwards. This would be an excellent tool for coaches and athletes.

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  2. There was a computerised system that records all the deductions that was developed a number of years ago and was trialled in the background at some major competitions (Europeans possibly). The FIG seemed to get scared by it and never adopted it despite many top gymnasts and judges loving it and wanting it. The FIG probably thought it was too progressive for the sport and want to keep it in the dark ages.

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  3. I suggest we develop gymnastic robots to “compete”, being judged by these laser sensors. Then thinking, normal humans can move on past a sport that seems to be doing everything in its power to reject its own concepts of artistry, emotion, and humanity.

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