Comparison of the equipment for measuring biomechanic and kinematic characteristics of athletes in cyclic sports

Aim. The aim of the study is to compare three motion capture systems to determine the most informative equipment for the measurement of biomechanical and kinematic characteristics in cyclic sports. Materials and methods. The parameters of three motion capture systems were analyzed, namely the Vicon motion capture system (Nexus 2.0), the Mobility Lab system, and the Xsense MVN Link system. Each system was used to analyze movement patterns of four highly skilled skaters. Participants performed walking on a straight platform and the jumping simulation exercise. The motion capture systems were located at the Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Krasnoyarsk). Results. The research contributed to the study of the main features of modern equipment for the measurement of biomechanical and kinematic characteristics of highly skilled skaters. As a result of the study, the key features of the software of three motion capture systems were identified. Conclusion. A comparison of three systems in terms of analysis, interpretation, and processing of biomechanical and kinematic data of athletes allowed for the identification of the most suitable equipment for capturing special motor actions. It was concluded that the Xsense MVN Link motion capture system was the most promising tool for measuring kinematic and biomechanical characteristics in cyclic sports.