Pedrocchi, A.A.PedrocchiBaroni, G.G.BaroniSada, S.S.SadaMarcon, E.E.MarconPedotti, A.A.PedottiFerrigno, G.G.FerrignoASI Sponsor2021-05-212021-05-212001https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13025/5937The aim of the work is to optimise the image processing of a motion analyser. This is to improve accuracy, which is crucial for neurophysiological and rehabilitation applications. A new motion analyser, ELITE-S2, for installation on the International Space Station is described, with the focus on image processing. Important improvements are expected in the hardware of ELITE-S2 compared with ELITE and previous versions (ELITE-S and Kinelite). The core algorithm for marker recognition was based on the current ELITE version, using the cross-correlation technique. This technique was based on the matching of the expected marker shape, the so-called kernel, with image features. Optimisation of the kernel parameters was achieved using a genetic algorithm, taking into account noise rejection and accuracy. Optimisation was achieved by performing tests on six highly precise grids (with marker diameters ranging from 1.5 to 4 mm), representing all allowed marker image sizes, and on a noise image. The results of comparing the optimised kernels and the current ELITE version showed a great improvement in marker recognition accuracy, while noise rejection characteristics were preserved. An average increase in marker co-ordinate accuracy of +22% was achieved, corresponding to a mean accuracy of 0.11 pixel in comparison with 0.14 pixel, measured over all grids. An improvement of +37%, corresponding to an improvement from 0.22 pixel to 0.14 pixel, was observed over the grid with the biggest markers.journal article10.1007/BF02345142https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0034771960&doi=10.1007%2fBF02345142&partnerID=40&md5=8de3054381fdf0ad297938146608a187