Our project is a barbell-specific training tool that integrates IMU sensors and computer vision to provide athletes and coaches with a comprehensive view of performance metrics. Our devices will be compatible with any barbell and will stream real-time data via Bluetooth to a host device for analysis. In addition to movement data, our system will also process user-recorded video footage to analyze bar path efficiency and help athletes and coaches determine where technical inefficiencies may lie. Users will be able to view data trends over a training cycle through an integrated mobile/web application.
By combining IMU and CV data, we deliver athletes and coaches comprehensive objective metrics to supplement their subjective experience and expertise, which will aid in developing an optimal training protocol.