Biomechanics Researcher and Analyst | Research and Development
Department | Yokohama DeNA Baystars Baseball Club, Inc.
Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka, a leading applied biomechanist, spearheads biomechanics and sports medicine research for the Yokohama DeNA Baystars, a professional baseball team in Japan.
His work leverages the Qualisys motion capture system, with both marker-based and markerless technologies, to analyze 3D human joint kinematics and kinetics. His research focuses on injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes while uncovering new insights from motion data. Dr. Tanaka’s studies have advanced understanding of shoulder issues in orthopedics and rehabilitation, improving approaches in these fields.
He is frequently invited to deliver keynote addresses and guest lectures both in Japan and internationally within the fields of sports biomechanics, medicine, and orthopedics. Dr. Tanaka organizes workshops and meetings to share knowledge and promote the use of motion capture technology in research and practice.
The nomination period for the 2026 Award has started.
Promote a person who makes a good ambassador for the motion capture industry and technology.
All nominations shall be submitted before January 31 2026
To nominate a person who fulfills the criteria, please submit this form.
– The person is driving, energetic, and responsible for contact building and networking.
– The person is taking the lead in relationship-promoting and knowledge-sharing activities, recurring contacts, and linking stakeholders with each other.
– The person is active within the Motion Capture network.
To honor Mats Kanarbik and continue the mission he was so dedicated to, Qualisys has established the Qualisys Motion Capture Ambassador Award – in memory of Mats Kanarbik, which will be annually granted to a candidate exhibiting outstanding leadership in the networking and expansion of motion capture values. Anyone can nominate a friend, colleague or competitor in the world of motion capture working in that spirit.
The award constitutes 10 000 SEK, Certificate of Achievement, and a small Swedish glass art piece.
See the previous recipients here