WSEAS Transactions on Systems
Print ISSN: 1109-2777, E-ISSN: 2224-2678
Volume 25, 2026
Robust Real-Time Weightlifting Barbell Tracking in Diverse Scenarios: An Efficient Asymmetric Full-Search Algorithm based on Motion Vector Distribution
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Abstract: An efficient algorithm for tracking weightlifting barbells in video sequences is presented in this paper. The objective is to rapidly and accurately extract the barbell’s trajectory from weightlifting competition footage to support training and performance analysis. To accomplish this, a motion vector distribution-based asymmetric full-search algorithm is employed to identify regions with the highest similarity, facilitating precise object localization. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm achieves accurate and stable barbell tracking in real time. This system provides athletes, coaches, and biomechanics researchers with an effective tool to analyze weightlifting performance efficiently and reliably.
Pages: 81-89
DOI: 10.37394/23202.2026.25.8