MediaPipe on iOS: what the docs leave out

An iOS developer shares production lessons from building a real-time physiotherapy app with MediaPipe Tasks.

Key docs gaps include low-latency camera setup, fixed frame-rate capture, and using the right pixel format for stable inference.

The post also flags GPU vs. CPU delegate tradeoffs, especially around thermal performance and throttling on devices like iPhone 12 and iPhone 14 Pro.

For front-camera pose detection, correct coordinate transforms are essential to map landmarks accurately in the app UI.