A Hybrid Optimization Approach for 3D Multi-Camera Human Pose Estimation

This paper introduces a method for estimating 3D human joint angles using a hybrid optimization approach that integrates particle swarm optimization (PSO) with the steepest descent method for enhanced accuracy in both global and local searches. While advancements in motion capture technologies have made it easier to obtain 2D human joint position data, the accurate estimation of 3D joint angles remains crucial for detailed behavior analysis. Our proposed method first applies PSO to optimize the initial estimation of 3D joint angles from 2D joint positions. We further refine the estimation using the steepest descent method, improving the local search process. The convergence and accuracy of the algorithm are influenced by the grouping strategy in PSO, which is discussed in detail. Experimental results validate the effectiveness of our approach in enhancing the accuracy of 3D human pose estimation.