Research & Innovation

Exploring the future of fencing through technology and artificial intelligence.

Student Collaboration Projects

Fencer Pose Analysis

Summer 2025

Student Researcher

Charlotte Chung
Grade 3 Student, Stratford School
Passionate Fencer

A comprehensive study of fencers' on-guard and lunge positions across different dimensions, combining traditional measurements with AI-powered analysis.

Research Objectives:
  • Analyze fencing poses across different age groups and experience levels
  • Study the relationship between physical measurements and fencing positions
  • Cross-validate manual measurements with AI-powered pose estimation analysis
  • Understand variations in technique among fencers
Methodology:
  • Manual measurements of key body angles and positions
  • Computer vision and AI analysis of fencing poses
  • Comparative analysis between manual and AI-generated measurements
AI Pose Analysis Demo

AI-powered analysis of fencer's on-guard position, showing real-time pose detection and angle measurements.

25% Complete

Current Research Projects

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AI Referee Assistant

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Advanced Motion Analysis

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Get Involved

We're always looking for fencers, coaches, clubs, and student researchers to participate in our research projects. If you're interested in contributing to the future of fencing technology or have a research idea, please get in touch!

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