Launch of ‘RePlay’ - a major European Motion Capture Technology Project Dedicated to Traditional Sports
21 March 2013; A major European motion capture technology project to preserve, promote and develop culturally important sports has been developed in Ireland through a unique collaboration between scientists, sporting bodies, cultural organisations and athletes. Launched at Croke Park, Dublin, Re-Play, a €2million project, funded by EU Framework Programme 7, will capture the styles of play and skills unique to Gaelic and Basque Games and develop 3D interactive software that will be used to educate future generations about these culturally significant sports. At the launch are, from left, former Tipperary hurler and manager Nicky English, curent Tipperary hurler Noel McGrath, Josh Kamtoh, age 7, from Donaghmede, Dublin, Professor Noel O'Connor, Clarity, Mark Ferguson, Director general, Science Foundation Ireland, and Mariate Linaza, Research Scientist, Vicom Tech. Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
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