motion lab

Our focus is on human biomechanics and biosignals in medicine, ergonomics, and sports. The motion laboratory has two laboratory areas for comprehensive analyses in the fields of biomechanical gait and motion analysis, prosthetics and orthotics, occupational ergonomics, and sports biomechanics. Human movements and forces are recorded, evaluated (e.g., calculation of joint forces), and prepared for further analysis (e.g., forward dynamic simulation).

In addition to research and development in medical rehabilitation and the development of new digital process chains for medical technology, a focus is placed on data collection for kinetic human models for biomechanical analysis of hand-arm strain.

Facilities

• Laboratory area 1: 90 m² modular floor space (for integration of force plates) with a maximum length of 11 m, stair/ramp system
• Laboratory space 2: Module floor space, 4 x 3 m, at the Institute for Industrial Manufacturing and Factory Operation at the University of Stuttgart
• RK Rose+Krieger modular floor system for variable positioning of force plates
• Adaptive test setups with aluminum profile systems

measuring systems

• Optical 3D motion capture with infrared camera system (Qualisys QTM 19 cameras)
• Optical 3D motion capture (Optitrack V120 Trio)
• Optical markerless 3D motion capture (TheCaptury Live, 8 cameras)
• 3D motion capture with inertial sensor system (Xsens MVN Awinda, 3 systems)
• 4 force plates for 3D ground reaction forces (AMTI AccuGait)
• 5 mobile force and torque sensors, e.g. for hand forces or in prosthetic attachments (College Park iPecs | Sensix 6D Sensor)
• Pressure distribution measurement with specified sensor mats (Novel PEDAR, Novel PLIANCE)
• Wireless pressure measurement insoles (Moticon OpenGo)
• 2D goniometer system for joint angle measurement (Delsys Trigno)
• 3D spinal measurement (Lukamed MediMouse)
• Laser scanner, mobile handheld, with color information (Faro Freestyle)
• Wireless EMG systems for recording muscle activity (Delsys: 16x Trigno | Cometa WAVE PLUS: 6x Mini Wave, 7x Pico)
• Sensor chest strap for ECG, biosignal, and stress identification (Hidalgo Equivital)
• Treadmill with integrated pressure measurement plate (Zebris)
• Treadmill with integrated pressure measurement plate (Zebris) Recording of cardiovascular and metabolic parameters (spiroergometry CORTEX MetaMax® 3B | impedance cardiography medis CardioScreen® 1000 Professional)

analysis systems

• Inverse dynamic analysis of human loading (AnyBody Simulation)
• Design and human-technology interaction (Solid Works Motion Simulation, AnyBody Simulation with Solidworks-To-AnyBody for modifying body models)
• 3D scan data processing (Geomagic Freeform plus, Geomagic Wrap)
• Comprehensive data analysis and processing with Mathworks MATLAB (including numerous toolboxes) and PythonTM

Our range of services

• Analysis of human movements
• Workplace ergonomics considerations
• Evaluation of products according to (bio)mechanical, sports science, and physiological parameters
• Design and construction of body-worn systems
• Customization in design, construction, and testing using biomechanical data
• Linking human movement with mechanical testing and inspection procedures

Flyer »Ergonomics und Biomechanic« (german)