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ICSPACE exercise feedback display (credit: ICSPACE)<\/p><\/div>\n

A virtual “intelligent coaching space” (ICSPACE) developed by Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC) at Bielefeld University<\/a> in Germany is assisting patients with physical rehabilitation and helping athletes improve their performance with sports exercises.<\/p>\n

The user is 3D-scanned in advance and used to create an avatar. Participants wear 3D stereoscopic glasses, which create the impression of working out in a gym with a coach. Reflective markers attached to the user are tracked by infrared cameras and a virtual display allows users to watch themselves from various angles to see how they are performing the exercises and make improvements.<\/p>\n

Mistakes made during movement exercises, such as bending one\u2019s neck too far during a squat, are depicted in the display in an exaggerated way to draw attention to the error.<\/p>\n

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A virtual coach instructs a user how to do a squat (credit: CITEC\/Bielefeld University)<\/p><\/div>\n

A virtual coach is also available and can mark individual body areas on the display to show needed improvement. A slow-motion video of the user performing the exercise can demonstrate correct motions.<\/p>\n

“The planned range of activities will include gymnastics exercises, tai chi, yoga, or, for example, how to swing a golf club,\u201d says cognitive scientist Professor Thomas Schack<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The research is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).<\/p>\n