Keijo Ruotsalainen

Dr. Keijo Ruotsalainen


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 January 2024 in Bioengineering
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PTPetra Torvinen
Petra Torvinen
KRKeijo Ruotsalainen
Keijo Ruotsalainen
Shuang ZhaoShuang Zhao
Shuang Zhao
NCNeil Cronin
Neil Cronin
OOOlli Ohtonen
Olli Ohtonen
Vesa LinnamoVesa Linnamo
Vesa Linnamo
In this study, we developed a deep learning-based 3D markerless motion capture system for skate skiing on a treadmill and evaluated its accuracy against marker-based motion capture during G1 and G3 skating techniques. Participants performed roller skiing trials on a skiing treadmill. Trials were recorded with two synchronized video cameras (100 Hz). We then trained a custom model using DeepLabCut, and the skiing movements were analyzed using both DeepLabCut-based markerless motion capture and marker-based motion capture systems. We statistically compared joint centers and joint vector angles between the methods. The results demonstrated a high level of agreement for joint vector angles, with mean differences ranging from −2.47° to 3.69°. For joint center positions and toe placements, mean differences ranged from 24.0 to 40.8 mm. This level of accuracy suggests that our markerless approach could be useful as a skiing coaching tool. The method presents interesting opportunities for capturing and extracting value from large amounts of data without the need for markers attached to the skier and expensive cameras.