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Markerless motion-capture technologies have emerged as promising, noninvasive tools for objective and quantitative movement assessment. This comprehensive review summarizes advancements in markerless motion-capture systems for upper limb functional assessment in stroke rehabilitation and identifies current limitations and future opportunities. Relevant studies published between 2012 and 2025 were identified through PubMed, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science databases using search terms related to stroke, upper-limb motion, and markerless motion capture. Recent systems such as OpenPose, MediaPipe, and Theia3D demonstrate reliable kinematic accuracy (mean error\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">&lt;<\/jats:italic>\n                    6\u00b0) and feasibility for remote rehabilitation monitoring. However, variations in study protocols, small sample sizes, and limited clinical validation continue to hinder widespread clinical adoption. 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