Marko Arnautovic presents his master’s thesis

Student: Marko Arnautovic
Main Supervisor: Valery Chernoray
Examiner: Valery Chernoray
Opponent: Arvin Rokni och Mohamed Arkavazi

Abstract of thesis

In the game of badminton feathered shuttlecocks are usually used, especially for professional competitions. However, due to high-cost, variation in production quality and ecological impact, amongst several other reasons, there is a shift in focus towards synthetic shuttlecocks in the later years. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) aims to compare the performance of synthetic shuttlecocks to traditional feathered shuttlecocks in future badminton competitions. The study aims to determine if synthetic shuttlecocks could replace feathered shuttlecocks, providing crucial information for decision-making. This thesis project aims to mechanize the testing process, reducing human errors and ensuring repeatable human-like smashes under set conditions. The findings will be of interest to badminton researchers, players, and related businesses.