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Smartphone Exergames with Real-Time Markerless Motion Capture: Challenges and Trade-offs

2025/07/09 by Mathieu Phosanarack, Phosanarack, Mathieu, Laura Wallard +7
Computer Science · Medicine · #Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Human Pose and Action Recognition #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC) #Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2507.06669

openalex publication_date 2025/07/09 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

Markerless Motion Capture (MoCap) using smartphone cameras is a promising approach to making exergames more accessible and cost-effective for health and rehabilitation. Unlike traditional systems requiring specialized hardware, recent advancements in AI-powered pose estimation enable movement tracking using only a mobile device. For an upcoming study, a mobile application with real-time exergames including markerless motion capture is being developed. However, implementing such technology introduces key challenges, including balancing accuracy and real-time responsiveness, ensuring proper user interaction. Future research should explore optimizing AI models for realtime performance, integrating adaptive gamification, and refining user-centered design principles. By overcoming these challenges, smartphone-based exergames could become powerful tools for engaging users in physical activity and rehabilitation, extending their benefits to a broader audience.

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