CHINGMU and Universiti Teknologi MARA Sign MoU to Advance Motion Capture in Sports Science

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2025 Sep. 25

Against the global trend of sports science research advancing toward refinement and quantitative analysis, academic institutions and research organizations worldwide are accelerating efforts to explore pathways for integrating technology with academic research. On September 18, CHINGMU formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Sports and Recreation Science (FSR) at University Teknology MARA (UiTM) in Shah Alam. This collaboration not only marks a key milestone for CHINGMU in expanding its presence in the overseas sports science sector but also provides critical technical support through its customized optical motion capture solutions. It injects new technological momentum into UiTM's FSR Human Performance Laboratory, helping enhance the quality and efficiency of the university’s sports science research and practical applications.

Associate Professor Dr Raja Mohamed Firhad (Left), Dean of the Faculty of Sports and Recreation Science at UITM, and Zhang Haiwei (Right), Founder and CEO of CHINGMU, signing the MoU

The signing ceremony was hosted by Associate Professor Dr Raja Mohamed Firhad. Notably, the event coincided with the first international edition of the NEPPAS Conference (National Association of Physical Education and Sports Science)—which made its debut outside India and was held in Malaysia. The conference gathered over 100 experts and scholars from the fields of education and research, representing countries including China, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Japan, and Ukraine. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics such as sports science, training load monitoring, sports performance optimization, physical education, and youth sports talent identification. 

As UITM’s technology partner, CHINGMU showcased its products at the NAPESS Conference, highlighting the technical advantages and application scenarios of its core offerings—including optical motion capture software and motion capture cameras. The system can be integrated with force plates and electromyography (EMG) devices, and leverages three key capabilities—real-time high-precision motion capture, multi-modal sports data analysis, and research-grade data management—to help researchers conduct technical movement reviews and scientific training in a data-driven, precise manner.

In response to the demand for greater convenience in sports motion capture, CHINGMU also offers a markerless motion capture solution. By combining its AI reference camera (R3) with dedicated motion capture software, this solution enables lightweight, high-precision, non-intrusive data collection—building a collaborative bridge between "technology and research" to advance sports science. Zhang Haiwei, Founder and CEO of CHINGMU , stated: "This is a crucial step in CHINGMU's global development. We look forward to injecting more technological momentum into sports science and sports health through this collaboration."

Following the ceremony, CHINGMU's technical team delivered a customized motion capture training session for core members of FSR Human Performance Laboratory. Combining theoretical instruction with hands-on practice, the training covered detailed explanations of key topics—from the principles and characteristics of optical motion capture equipment and hardware setup procedures, to parameter adjustment techniques for sports science scenarios and the integration of motion capture data with research analysis software. This helped the UITM team quickly master technical essentials, laying a solid foundation for the regular application of motion capture technology in future research.

Ding Guanhong, Product Manager at CHINGMU, conducting motion capture training for the FSR Human Performance Laboratory team

Group photo of CHINGMU team members and the UITM Motion Analysis Laboratory team

From the open, cross-border nature of the first international NAPESS Conference to the new chapter of technical collaboration launched by CHINGMU and UiTM, this initiative not only injects fresh vitality into academic exchanges in sports research but also builds a new bridge for China-Malaysia cooperation in technology and physical education.

 Looking ahead, as CHINGMU's motion capture technology is gradually implemented in FSR Human Performance Laboratory, the two parties will further deepen cooperation in areas such as curriculum development, joint research projects, and technology transfer. Together, they will explore more application scenarios for smart sports, positioning motion capture technology as a key driver of innovation in global sports health and sports science research.