The present invention introduces a target tracking system and method comprising at least two markers attached to the target, any one of said at least two markers having at least one shape feature that is different from the shape features of other markers; at least one camera for generating a series of images of the markers; and a first module for differentiating said at least two markers in the generated series of images on the basis of said at least one shape feature. The method and system of the present invention provide an effective tracking of the target whereby the movement of the target can be identified.
