‘Magic mirror’ shows real-time muscle data

[quirkysmilin]

TweetResearchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a computerized, sensor-based “magic mirror” that analyzes muscular activity and shows real-time computer-generated images of how hard the user’s muscles are being worked while exercising.

The magic mirror, developed under the leadership of professor Yoshihiko Nakamura of the Information and Robot Technology Research Initiative (IRT), was unveiled at the University of Tokyo last Friday. In a demonstration for the media, the system’s display monitor showed a real-time computer-generated image of a male model’s musculo-skeletal system while he performed a series of physical exercises.

The system, which is currently capable of monitoring the activity of 30% of the body’s roughly 300 skeletal muscles, consists of 16 electromyographs (instruments that record the electrical waves associated with muscle activity) attached to the user’s body, 10 motion-capture cameras, and a pair of floor sensors to measure the force exerted on the legs.

On the monitor, each muscle is shown in a different color depending on how much it is being used at a particular moment. Active muscles are shown in red, while inactive muscles are shown in yellow.

The magic mirror system uses newly developed software that is reportedly 10 times faster than previous technology, allowing the system to operate in real-time, even when the user is moving rapidly.

The researchers, who are already working on a more compact version that incorporates the cameras directly into the display, envision the system being used in homes, gyms and hospitals. In addition to helping people get into shape, the system might also help doctors more effectively treat conditions that affect the muscles.

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[brody13]

TweetSHUT UP! This isn't real... it just can't be ..... ive been working on making this for a couple years now and the Japanese beat me to it!!! JK, but seriously, thats pretty sick

[BIGMOFO]

TweetHMMMMMMMMM

[daved150]

Tweetpretty cool shyt. dont know how it'd help me, but it's pretty cool

[FUZO]

TweetOK SO DROP YOUR PANTS AND LET IT SEE HOW BIG THAT MUSCLE WILL GET,LOL

[quirkysmilin]

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OK SO DROP YOUR PANTS AND LET IT SEE HOW BIG THAT MUSCLE WILL GET,LOL

I think I could use the mirror that came with my lipstick for that one Fuzzy.......ILY!