From November 25 to November 27, 2024, the first edition of the DIGISPORT Winter School took place, focusing on the use of motion capture in real-world scenarios to optimize athletic performance.
Over the course of these three days, PhD students, researchers, and sportech professionals attended conferences and workshops while exchanging ideas about the future of sports and innovation.
On Monday, November 25, Silvia Fantozzi (University of Bologna) and Nicolas Bideau (M2S Laboratory) shared their expertise on motion analysis in swimming. In the afternoon, Antoine Bouvet led a workshop at the Bréquigny pool on using IMUs to analyze swimmers’ movements. The day concluded with a convivial gala evening.
On Tuesday, November 26, Steffi Colyer (University of Bath) presented her research on markerless motion capture, and Antoine Falisse (Stanford University) demonstrated the OpenCap tool for analyzing movements through videos. In the afternoon, Victor Restrat conducted a workshop at the Robert Poirier stadium, combining IMUs and markerless video capture for pole vault biomechanics. The day ended with a cocktail reception and a stimulating poster session.
On Wednesday, November 27, Victor Dequidt and Benjamin Niay showcased the use of OCHY for biomechanical analysis of running via smartphones. Guillaume Saulière (INSEP) and Alexandre Schortgen (Inria) presented the PerfAnalytics project, comparing motion analysis methods for mechanical power estimation. The morning wrapped up with acknowledgments and a festive banquet, bringing the first DIGISPORT Winter School to a close.
We are confident this event will inspire exciting new ideas and collaborations for the future.
The entire DIGISPORT team warmly thanks all the speakers and participants who contributed to the success of this project through their dedication, expertise, and passion.
See you soon for more events around sports and innovation !