It’s no secret to anyone who watches competitive diving, especially on the Olympic level, that the sport involves a great deal of precision and grace. It’s also difficult for the diver to replicate that precision several times over during an event.
Dive Mechanic, a new tool created by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) for Diving Australia, is designed to help coaches and divers visualize the aerial portion of the dive and make necessary adjustments in technique. The award-winning software models in 3D the dynamics of the dive, which is digitized from video footage and a laser body scan of the diver.