Development of a motion capture and feedback system for Qigong

Abstract Qigong is a meditative exercise form that originates in traditional Chinese practice. Shibashi, one form of Qigong, consists of 18 exercises, the so-called 18 Forms of Harmony . To facilitate self-guided learning and practicing, feedback on the quality of the execution is essential. This research aims to evaluate the technological feasibility of capturing Qigong exercises and provide appropriate feedback to the trainee. This work comprises four studies (S1–S4) that explore methods to ca