Transform Paddling During Rowing from “Feeling” into Understandable Data.
MITA-ROW is a diagnostic and analysis system designed to visualize and accurately understand rowing performance during on-water sessions using the same perspective and the same standards.
Have you ever had questions like these? Identifying the Challenges
Can video analysis really be performed with current filming methods?
Which movements are actually contributing to the current boat speed?
Is the crew rowing in the same rhythm?
Is my rowing actually moving the boat forward?
After the race, what made the difference between winning and losing?
Has coaching become too dependent on intuition and experience?
In rowing, even when you think you can “see” or “understand” what is happening, the reality is that accurately grasping the actual movements during rowing is surprisingly difficult.
MITA-ROW is a system designed to “understand rowing before evaluating it.” Concept
MITA-ROW records both the rower’s movements and the oar movements simultaneously under the same conditions, enabling detailed analysis and comparison afterward in a calm and objective manner.
It is not a tool for pointing out mistakes.
Nor is it a tool for blaming individuals.
“This is what is happening now.”
“And this is why the result is happening.”
The greatest value lies in being able to confirm that cause-and-effect relationship through both video and data.
What You Can Understand with MITA-ROW Practical Value
About the Crew
* Crew synchronization and rhythm
* Alignment during the start and start dash
* How closely each rower matches the stroke seat
* Characteristics and tendencies of each race
About Each Rower
* Rowing posture and body movement
* Flow from catch to finish
* Force generation and timing
* Oar handling and its impact on the boat
About the Boat
* Balance (tilt and stability)
* How oar movements affect boat
Why Can MITA-ROW Reveal These Insights? Technical Features
MITA-ROW uses cameras mounted around the rowlock based on patented technology (Japanese Patent No. 7847624) to simultaneously capture:
* The rower side (body movement and rowing posture)
* The blade side (oar movement and underwater motion)
always from the same viewpoint and the same angle.
Even when the oar or the athlete moves, the viewing position itself does not change. This creates the essential conditions needed for accurate evaluation:
* Consistent comparison
* Time-series analysis
* Unified viewing across the entire crew
Video Becomes Evidence Why Understanding Improves
* It can be reviewed repeatedly afterward, rather than relying on impressions from the moment
* Athletes and coaches can discuss while looking at the exact same information
* Differences in memory and perception are less likely to occur
MITA-ROW is not a tool designed to make coaching easier.
It is a tool designed to help teams share a common understanding.
It also enables reliable comparison of training before and after improvements are made.
The Strength of Fixed-Point Observation Encouraging Continuous Improvement
By recording every session from the same viewpoint and angle, MITA-ROW enables the powerful advantage of fixed-point observation.
This makes it possible to compare under identical conditions:
* Changes before and after training
* Progress over weeks or months
* The effects of training menu adjustments
Instead of simply feeling that “things may have improved,” athletes and coaches can confirm exactly what changed and how.
That understanding leads directly to the next stage of training.
Adding a Numerical Perspective to Video Analysis Future Potential
While centered around video analysis, MITA-ROW is also designed with future expansion in mind, including:
* Understanding rowing force through oar flex analysis
* Visualization of grip movement range
* Balance and gyro displays showing boat tilt
* Integration with SpeedCoach and heart rate monitor data
* Additional overhead and rear-view cameras
All of these are positioned as **supporting information to deepen understanding**.
With Your Regular Boat and Equipment Why It Works in Real Training Environments
* Compatible with the boats, rowlocks, and oars used in daily training
* Easy to attach and remove
* Can be used with standard race equipment configurations
MITA-ROW is not equipment designed only for special training sessions.
It is designed to be used naturally as part of everyday rowing practice.
A Tool for Discussion and Shared Understanding
MITA-ROW is a system that helps you accurately understand what is happening right now and recognize what you should focus on next.
To better understand rowing, share that understanding, and move the sport forward together.