ESTIMATION APPARATUS, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Provided are a body part orientation estimation apparatus, a body part orientation estimation method, and a program that enable accurate body tracking without having the user wear many trackers. A time-series data input section (68) acquires a plurality of pieces of time-series data each representing positions, postures, or motions of a part of a body. The time-series data input section (68) inputs the plurality of pieces of time-series data into a conversion section (60). An output acquisition section (70) acquires a result of estimation of a position, a posture, or a motion of another part of the body that is closer to a center of the body than the part, the result of the estimation being an output obtained when the pieces of time-series data are input into the conversion section (60).