What is CadooVision form scoring?
CadooVision is Cadoo's on-device and server-side form scoring system. It watches your video, tracks your joint angles with a pose detection model, and grades every rep from 0 to 100% based on depth, lockout, and body position. Your Credited Reps — the reps that actually count toward your game — are calculated from your raw reps times your average form score.
The Credited Reps formula
Every Cadoo game that uses CadooVision runs this math on your submission:
Credited Reps = Attempted Reps × Average Form Score
Example: you record 10 pushups with an 85% average form score. Your Credited Reps = 10 × 0.85 = 8.5.
Minimum form score: 60%
Any individual rep scored below 60% does not count at all. 60% is the floor — you must at least complete the movement in a recognizable form. Reps scored 60–100% contribute to your average.
What CadooVision measures, by activity
Pushup form scoring
- Depth (40% of score) — Elbow angle at the bottom. 90° or less = full depth score.
- Lockout (25% of score) — Elbow angle at the top. 160° or more = full lockout score.
- Body Line (35% of score) — Hip angle. Straight from head to heels = full body line score.
Squatup form scoring
- Depth (40% of score) — Knee angle at the bottom. 90° or less = full depth score.
- Lockout (25% of score) — Knee angle at the top. 160° or more = full extension.
- Torso (35% of score) — Chest upright, no forward collapse.
Situp form scoring
- Trunk Flexion — Shoulders 30° or more off the ground.
- Knee Position — Knees stay bent around 90° throughout.
- Control — Smooth movement up and down, no jerking or dropping.
Why quality beats quantity on Cadoo
A common mistake is rushing through reps. Here's what happens when you do:
- 10 shallow pushups at 40% form = 0 Credited Reps (all below the 60% threshold)
- 5 full pushups at 90% form = 4.5 Credited Reps
One good rep beats ten bad ones. Every time.
Real-time form score vs server-side form score
Cadoo runs form scoring in two places:
- On-device (during your practice rep) — A lightweight pose model evaluates your practice rep in real time and gives you an instant 0–100% score. This is the gate that lets you start recording.
- Server-side (after you submit) — The full CadooVision model runs on your uploaded video with the more detailed scoring algorithm described above. This is what determines your official Credited Reps.
The server-side score is authoritative. The practice rep score is a preview.
Frequently asked questions about form scoring
What's the minimum form score per rep?
60%. Reps below 60% don't count and aren't included in your average.
How long does server-side scoring take?
Typically 10–20 seconds per video after upload. You'll see the result once processing completes.
Why did my Credited Reps come out lower than I counted?
Because Credited Reps are weighted by your form score. If your average form score was 70%, only 70% of your raw reps credit.
Can I see my form score per rep?
You see your average form score on your submission. Per-rep scoring detail is available in development / debug mode but isn't yet exposed in the main user interface.
Improve your form, earn more reps
Read the activity-specific guides to max out your form score: Perfect Pushup Form, Perfect Squat Form, Perfect Situp Form. Also see How Cadoo Practice Mode Works to learn about the form check before you record.
Download Cadoo on the App Store or Google Play.
