Motion capture gym kit means you can hit the perfect yoga pose every time
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If your downward dog is slightly rough and you're struggling to perfect the plank, a new range of motion capture clothing could help.
Sensors in the clothing send data to an accompanying app, which can pinpoint exactly where you are going wrong.
Based on motion capture technology more commonly found in Hollywood, it's makers hope it could even be used by professional athletes to improve their performance.
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Sensors sewn in the the clothing send data to your phone to track movement
'Heddoko is the first smart sports garment that sees your movement in 3D and provides live visual feedback to both your web dashboard and your mobile device to optimize precision performance and prevent injury,' the firm behind it says.
Through the Heddoko app incorrect movements are immediately detected and suggestive 3D feedback is provided.
The firm says this helps minimise injuries, and to improve performance.
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'It's designed for those who want to excel in sports, master their body and not be limited by the scheduling and financial commitment of a personal trainer.'
Embedded sensors monitor the movement while the Heddoko app analyzes and assesses the data and provides live 3D feedback directly to the users mobile dashboard.
'Heddoko is more than just a coach, it's your own personal performance and injury prevention center,' the firm claims.
Through the Heddoko app incorrect movements are immediately detected and suggestive 3D feedback is provided.
'It's designed for those who want to excel in sports, master their body and not be limited by the scheduling and financial commitment of a personal trainer.'
the system is based on motion capture techniques usually used in computer games and movies.
'Motion capture technology was always limited to the gaming and entertainment industries and Heddoko is breaking that barrier for consumers,' said Mazen Elbawab, who founded the company and is an experienced developer from the gaming and motion capture industries.
With a background in mixed martial arts, Elbawab wanted to find a less expensive way of training that did not require an instructor.
Data is also sent to the cloud for analysis. Over time, a profile of the user is formulated, which is intended to keep tabs on important things like muscle fatigue and the amount of pressure applied to joints.
The system uses uses compression pants and shirts fitted with textile-embedded sensors to track the wearer's movement.
The virtual coaching solution uses compression pants and shirts fitted with textile-embedded sensors to track the wearer's movement.
Data is then sent to an app, which creates a 3D model of the user's body and provides coaching feedback in real time.
Data is also sent to the cloud for analysis,and pver time, a profile of the user is created which is intended to monitor muscle fatigue and the amount of pressure applied to joints.
Additionally, this information is presented through a web application and can be accessed by real-life coaches to assess performance.
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