Professor Ciaran Simms, a leading expert in biomechanics at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering, joined the AI Ireland Podcast to discuss how AI-driven movement analysis is revolutionising sports science and healthcare.
Through years of research into injury biomechanics, Ciaran has explored the impact of equipment design and collision dynamics in both sports and road safety. His collaboration with Leinster Rugby and lead physiotherapist Garreth Farrell initially focused on head injury assessments in rugby through video analysis and biomechanical modelling.
In collaboration with the team at Trinity College Dublin, this work evolved further and led to the creation of KineMo.
KineMo is an AI-powered company applying human pose estimation to provide accurate, data-driven insights into athlete movement. The team has developed innovative technology that’s now being trialled with governing bodies and clubs across rugby, soccer, cricket, GAA and rowing. It is also being applied in public health settings and in research projects by universities.
To learn more about this fascinating intersection of AI, sports, and biomechanics, watch the full podcast on the AI Ireland website: here