Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering is thrilled to unveil KineMo, a revolutionary whole-body kinematics tool born out of research within the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Biomedical Engineering. Spearheaded by Professor Ciaran Simms and Professor Aljosa Smolic, KineMo marks a significant advancement in movement tracking technology. Joining the project is Trinity Research Assistant Agustin Plaza, along with three Trinity College Dublin graduates: Clara Mercadal is the Technical Lead and graduated with the MAI in Biomedical Engineering in 2021, Robert McCarthy is the Lead Biomedical Engineer, who graduated with the MAI in Biomedical Engineering in 2023, and Jorge González Escribano, the Lead Software Engineer, who graduated with a Masters in MS and AI Computer Science, each contributing their expertise to this innovative endeavour.

Innovation at its Core

KineMo App Screenshot

KineMo leverages artificial intelligence to meticulously monitor and analyse over time, the three-dimensional movement of athletes' joints during exercise and rehabilitation, using just a single mobile device. This innovation addresses a critical gap in athletic development and physiotherapy by providing accurate insights into movement competency, thereby enhancing performance, supporting rehabilitation, and reducing the risk of injury. Initially identified by Leinster Rugby, the need for such technology sparked the research efforts at Trinity College Dublin, resulting in the creation of KineMo. From the outset the emphasis of the team has been on accuracy, consistency, and ease of use, backed up by academic rigour, peer reviewed publications and case studies with clients. This TCD spinout now begins customer trials in April 2024 with a waitlist of sports, fitness, and rehabilitation organisations ready to incorporate it into their athlete development and rehab pathways.

Unlocking the Potential of the Smart Phone

KineMo app being used

Many of KineMo’s features were previously only available within a biomechanics lab, which included an array of motion capture cameras and a team of specialists. KineMo endeavours to democratise this technology through its application’s user-friendly interface and scalability, making it accessible to a wide range of users, from elite athletes to grassroots sports organisations. By delivering accurate, actionable metrics and data on movement competency, KineMo empowers teams, athletes, and professionals to optimise performance and minimise the risk of injury. Its adaptability makes it suitable for use in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, revolutionising the way movement is accurately tracked and analysed.

Real-World Applications

KineMo's impact extends across many different domains, two of which are outlined below:

Elite Sports: 

KineMo enables precise tracking and quantification of movement competency for faster rehabilitation, safer athlete development, and skill progression

Grassroots and Community Sports: 

KineMo provides the same benefits to athletes at all levels, making advanced movement analysis accessible to clubs, schools, and community organisations.

Growing Success

Since its inception KineMo has gone from strength to strength, increasing its multidisciplinary team to include Leo Peyton as the Commercial Lead, who brings a wealth of sports technology and commercial expertise to the project. KineMo is also honoured to be joined by Garreth Farrell, the Lead Physiotherapist at Leinster Rugby, whose insights and experience have proven invaluable in the development of KineMo. In addition, KineMo is also extremely fortunate to include among its advisors, Des Ryan, Director of Coaching and Performance at Setanta College, one of the leading youth coaches and performance managers in sport and a world-renowned practitioner and speaker in the field of youth athletic development and Lara Coyne, Chartered Physiotherapist PhD , MSc Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy and PhD Evaluating markerless motion capture systems in Premier League Football Academies.

Join Us on this Journey

Trinity's School of Engineering is immensely proud of KineMo's achievements and invites you to follow its remarkable journey. As KineMo revolutionises the field of kinematics tracking, Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering remains at the forefront of innovation, driving positive change in sports technology and beyond. Join us in celebrating this extraordinary achievement and stay tuned for the latest developments from the KineMo team.

The team of people responsible for KineMo

(Left to Right: Des Ryan, Agustin Plaza, Clara Mercadel, Leo Peyton, Ciaran Simms, Garreth Farrell, Lara Coyne, Bobby McCarthy)

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