No more sticky markers? new camera tech could change how Kids' walking is assessed

This study tested whether a markerless motion capture system (using video cameras and AI) can accurately measure how children walk, compared to the traditional method that requires placing sticky markers on the skin. One hundred children aged 6-18 with walking difficulties walked over a walkway with and without markers while both systems recorded them. The goal was to see if the markerless approach could replace the older method, making gait analysis faster, more comfortable, and less anxiety-provoking for children.