Dance with digital human showcases how technology is being applied to sport science to help athletes perform at their best. In these videos, CSIRO experts show how artificial intelligence and motion capture techniques can transform humans into digital humans. Delivered as part of National Science Week in 2023, but suitable year round, students can warm up with an AFLW player and learn a dance with ‘Dizzy the Digital Human’.
This activity is suitable for students from Year 1 to Year 9.
What is a Digital Human?
Our Data 61 researchers have developed a markerless motion capture system called the Digital Human that tracks movement of joints using machine learning algorithms. The technology has been applied to enhance dive mechanics, ergonomics in the workplace and the team are working to apply the technology to a range of other solutions, including sports.
Teacher resource
Download the teacher resource PDF (2 MB) that complements the Dance with a Digital Human videos.
Videos
How do we Make a Digital Human?
Warm up this National Science Week with AFLW player Sarah Lampard
Dance with a digital human during National Science Week!
If you missed the webinar, or would like to watch it again, you can check out the recordings:
- Early Primary School session (Years 1-3)
- Late Primary School session (Years 4-6)
- High School Session (Years 7-9)