Visual runner

We are developing a running technique analysis tool. We need a simple and desciptive, easy to adopt way to visualize how a person is running. The ideal implementation shows an animated running figure which can be parameterized in various ways. The anatomy and physiological limitations of human body should be as close to real as possible. The physique model and the running algorithm combined needs special attention. Within this project the team can also study and model the most common mistakes and faults in running techinique.

Possible features:

• possibility to change the proportions of the figure (lenght, torso length, leg lenght etc)
• possibility to change the step rate, stride lenght (askelpituus), ground contact time as well as ground hit position
• possibility to change angles of ancle, knee and torso during steps
• the animation should follow dynamic input i.e. the data to control the figure might come from a file or as http commands
• the solution might have predefined models for simple faults in techinique like over pronation, supination, heel strike, duck style etc
• a way to highlight deviations from ”perfect” techique
• a zooming and slow motion capability to details in model

Technology used:

• the animation must run on web server and as standalone on pc
• preferred implementation is flash or HTML5 or similar

Talents:

• Capable web programmer with understanding of the dymanic content
• Animation specialist (3D modeling a bonus)
• Understanding of human physiology and running

Examples:

• https://www.canyon.com/tools/pps.html  (bicycle size measurement tool)
• http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_EMEA/  The lady running in the add..

About us

Runteq is a start-up company providing new innovations for professional and recreative sports. Runteq Oy Ltd was founded in December 2011 and operates in Tampere, Finland. The founders have a strong background in IT and communication technology with a several years experience in international business. Our mission is to make the members of running world more aware of their running and let them learn running faster and smarter.