Real-Time Cellist Postural Evaluation With On-Device Computer Vision
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This study addresses the challenge that novice cellists often face—technical regression and increased risk of musculoskeletal injury due to insufficient continuous feedback on playing posture during practice. To mitigate this issue, the authors propose Cello Evaluator, a novel system that leverages a single off-the-shelf Android smartphone to deliver real-time posture assessment through a lightweight computer vision model. By integrating mobile-optimized inference techniques, the system performs on-device human pose estimation and posture analysis without requiring additional sensors or high-end hardware. Heuristic evaluations conducted by cello pedagogy experts and user experience specialists confirm that Cello Evaluator demonstrates strong usability and practical value in music instruction, significantly enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of self-directed practice outside formal lessons.
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📝 Abstract
Posture is a critical factor for beginning instrumental learners. Most students receive instruction only once a week, and during the intervals between lessons they have little or no feedback on their physical posture. As a result, posture often deteriorates, increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injury and inefficient technique. Recent advances in computer vision and machine learning make it possible to evaluate posture without the constant presence of a human expert. However, current solutions have been extremely limited in availability and convenience due to their reliance on computationally expensive hardware or multi-sensor setups. We present Cello Evaluator, a real-time postural feedback system for practicing cellists. Through this optimization for on-device computer vision inference, we provide access to cellist postural evaluation to anyone with a current generation Android phone and thus reduces the postural feedback voids within individual practice. To validate our mobile application, we conduct a heuristic evaluation consisting of cellist and UX experts. Overall feedback from the evaluation found the app to be user friendly and helpful.
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posture evaluation
cello
real-time feedback
on-device computer vision
musculoskeletal injury
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on-device computer vision
real-time posture evaluation
mobile application
cello pedagogy
machine learning inference
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