Provision of a Markerless Motion Capture System

This contract was for a marker-less motion capture system to assess human movement of recruits during military specific activities and tasks.

The Contract had the following requirements • A minimum of an 8-camera set up with all necessary devices, hardware, peripherals and software to support. Including but not limited to; marker-less tracking software + licence and support; Visual 3D professional software + licence and support; electronically accessible and secure software download; Camera batteries (rechargeable); Control box; SD card with adequate capacity + adapter; Computer (laptop) (stand-alone) + adequate processor to support large data sets; Windows applications (10 minimum); video card; memory ≥8GB; hard drive ≥1TB. • Comparable in accuracy and precision to gold-standard marker-based systems (e.g., Vicon, Qualisys) (sagittal/frontal/transverse plane joint angles and spatio-temporal variables) for walking, running and jumping activities. Provide empirical evidence (impartial preferred). • Accuracy maintained to acceptable levels with individuals wearing camouflage clothing, rucksacks and other military equipment occluding key landmarks; in cluttered environments, and with moving backgrounds (such as cars or other people). • Options for different capture volumes (i.e. differing quotes for different sizes) - minimum capture area of 10m x 10m • Able to work indoors and outdoors (include IP ratings for electronic equipment). • Licences will be accessed from electronic links and websites. • Outputs to, and includes, suitable post-capture biomechanical analytical software (e.g., Visual 3D) • Robust enough to operate in field settings (plus lab) (include IP ratings for electronic equipment). • Portable - including battery powered for outdoor operation. • Ability to capture multiple individuals simultaneously (≥ 3). • Limited set-up time for each situation (described above) including minimal input from the participant • User guides and additional one-to-one support