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Motion Capture & Analysis |
Teletherm Infrared Thermal Imager |
CSA Accelerometry System |
Noraxon EMG & Goniometry |
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We use a
PEAK Motus Motion Capture & Analysis system to gather 2-D biomechanical
data, including location, velocity, acceleration, center of mass, distances,
and angles of joints and body segments |
Our
infrared camera allows us to identify and study repetitive strain injuries
and cumulative trauma disorders by making graphic representations of
temperatures and temperature gradients of the human body. |
This
small, wearable accelerometry system allows us to record relative
accelerations and decelerations of segments of the body. This
information can be used to study energy expenditure and fatigue in workers. |
EMG
allows us to directly measure the amount of electrical activity associated
with muscular contraction. This lets us study muscular force
generation, muscular coordination, and fatigue. |
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Biometrics Ltd. Electro-goniometry |
NervePace NCV |
Physitemp Vibrometry system |
Lafayette Anthropometry |
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The
Electro-Goniometry System by Biometrics Ltd. (Formerly Penny & Giles)
allows us to precisely monitor and record joint angles. This interfaces with
the Noraxon EMG System allowing us to make use of their sophisticated data
acquisition and analysis software. |
The
NervePace is a portable Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) meter. It is used to measure the speed of nerve
impulses in the arms and legs. This lets us quantify the sensitivity of
a nerve to vibration. |
The
Physitemp vibrometer is used to measure the sensitivity of nerves to low levels
of vibration. This lets us study cumulative trauma disorders like
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. |
Anthropometry (the science of
measurement of the dimensions of people) is an important part of ergonomics
research. We use high quality
Lafayette calipers, inclinometers, goniometers, and volumeters. |
