VideoRun2D Demo: Markerless Body Tracking for Biomechanical Analysis of Running

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2608.19480v1
• Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:37:29 GMT
• Title: VideoRun2D Demo: Markerless Body Tracking for Biomechanical Analysis of Running
• Abstract summary: The VideoRun2D Demo performs a biomechanical analysis during sprints using different human pose estimators.<n>The tested framework uses 314 sprints from 44 professional runners, focusing on two key joint angles in sprint biomechanics.
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• Abstract: Human pose estimation has advanced significantly due to the development of deep learning models, increased data availability, and improved computing resources. These developments have led to highly accurate body tracking systems with direct applications in sports analysis and performance evaluation. The VideoRun2D Demo performs a biomechanical analysis during sprints using different human pose estimators. The proposed framework was evaluated using human pose trackers and expert manual annotations. The tested framework uses 314 sprints from 44 professional runners, focusing on two key joint angles in sprint biomechanics: 1) hip flexion/extension and 2) knee flexion/extension. The framework also includes a post-processing module for outlier detection. The tested results demonstrate that the average root-mean-square errors range from 11.46° to 5.83° for the best trackers. When integrated with the post-processing modules, these errors can be reduced to 9.87° and 5.30°, respectively. The VideoRun2D Demo findings suggest that human pose-tracking approaches can be valuable resources for the biomechanical analysis of running.

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