Large volume reconstruction: high precision system for position detection in sports

Abstract

The workshop Baylat/Fapesp between the Technical University of Munich and the University of São Paulo has high importance for the development of science and research in the area of sports science and computer science, not only between German and Brazilian researchers but worldwide. Since the participants of both sides have large experience in the fields of sports science and computer science, with high impacts publications in the field and participation in different international research societies, making this event not only crucial for the Free State of Bavaria but also for the State of São Paulo. The workshop will be an opportunity for the local community to meet international scientists and exchange experiences and future agreements between researches, universities, and countries. We expect that the primary outcome of these workshops is going to be a big project for the next years for Germany and Brazil in the field of position detection in sports. The aim of the workshop is to be the first step in the development of a Large Volume - High precision system for position detection in sports. Our main goal is to develop a gold standard for full-size pitch based on the use of active infrared LED markers, with the following specific goals:(1)Develop InfraRed LEDs capable of being seen by Vicon cameras and other video-based systems.(2) Develop InfraRed LEDs capable of blinking in different frequencies for automatic labeling. The workshop will be held at the University of São Paulo at the Ribeirão Preto School of Physical Education and Sports. During the workshop we will build our agenda for the development and testing of the system, establishing the methods for the development and the field tests. The 2nd workshop will be one year after, at the Technical University of Munich, at the Faculty for Health and Sport Science, where the results of the first meeting in Brazil will be presented and discussed in order to make improvements, and apply for project funding. (AU)