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Movement Analysis / Biomechanics

Your Requirements

  • You’re looking for a motion analysis system to precisely capture and analyze human or animal movement in 3D.
  • You need highly accurate 3D position data and want to integrate additional measurement instruments in perfect time sync.
  • You need a versatile system that’s easy to set up in different rooms or even outdoors.

Our Solutions

Complete Biomechanics Labs

We offer complete biomechanics labs in every size and for every application – built on the Vicon Motion Capture System and tailored to your space.

Outstanding Precision & Speed

The Vicon 3D system captures position data with an accuracy of 1 mm or better, at sampling rates of up to 2000 Hz. That means even very fast or small-scale movements are captured precisely.

Efficient, Specialized Software

The software is purpose-built for biomechanics research, enabling efficient data processing along with numerous interfaces for integrating additional measurement systems.

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Fabian Bleiker
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"In my day-to-day work, I see a wide variety of approaches to movement analysis. Benefit from my experience!"
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Recommended setup

Vicon-Setup indoor

The Vicon system enables complex 3D motion capture of people, animals and objects, ranging from large to very small measurement volumes. A Vicon system is often supplemented with force plates and electromyography (EMG).

Vicon-Setup outdoor

Thanks to their IP65 certification, Vicon Valkyrie cameras are built to withstand demanding environments – including direct sunlight, dust and damp outdoors. This enables precise 3D motion analysis even outside the laboratory.

2D motion analysis

CONTEMPLAS motion analyses enable the investigation of complex issues. Using synchronised high-speed video footage, highly dynamic movements can be replayed from different angles, viewed in slow motion and analysed.

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References

Prof. Bill Taylor, Head of the Laboratory of Biomechanics of Movement

“Very prompt support with general and specific technical queries regarding the measurement hardware and software. Prophysics always finds a solution tailored to individual needs, such as the possible use of raw channels, issues relating to floating licences, or outdoor measurements.”

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Prof. Thomas Schack, Head of Neurocognition and Movement – Biomechanics

“A key factor is the friendly and expert support provided by Prophysics, which ensures that research operations can continue uninterrupted, even in the event of technical problems.”

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Prof. Cristóbal Curio, Head of the Cognitive Systems Research Group

“A pleasant team offering friendly and expert support. Prophysics helped us to optimise our interfaces with other suppliers.”

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Why prophysics AG?

Cross-vendor integration

Instead of isolated, stand-alone systems, we offer you a comprehensive solution tailored to your specific needs, in which all systems from different manufacturers are precisely coordinated and work together seamlessly.

Consulting, Training & Support

In addition to consultancy, training and support, we also offer bespoke services. These include, for example, planning your setup or integrating it into your existing software environment.

Extensive network

You’ll benefit from our extensive network of researchers and practitioners from academia and industry, who meet regularly at user meetings to exchange ideas – ensuring that practical insights and best practices are passed on directly to you.

FAQs

How many cameras do I need to track the movements I am interested in?

The three biggest factors influencing the number of cameras are the size of your capture volume, the chance of cameras’ views being blocked (occlusions) and the complexity of the motion itself. Whereas two cameras are enough to capture motion from one side, a minimum of six cameras are typically required for a full-body human data capture. For big volumes and complex movements, adding cameras will always improve accuracy, ease of processing and efficiency – which is why the Vicon system supports dozens, and in special cases even hundreds, of cameras.

Can I use the systems outdoors?

The Vicon Vantage cameras have built-in filters that are specially designed to filter out natural sunlight – which means that they can be used even on the sunniest day in the sunniest country on earth.

How can I synchronize the data from my force plates, EMG or other measurement systems I have?

There are two ways of integrating data from other measurement devices – digital and analog. If the device has an analog output, this can be wired directly to the Vicon Lock+ analog input, and will be sampled 100% synchronously with the 3D data. Some devices (e.g. AMTI/Kistler force plates and Cometa EMG) have digital plug-ins for Vicon, which means that the data can be streamed through the normal digital interface (e.g. USB) into the Vicon recording software.

How long does a measurement session last?

This depends on what results you wish to obtain at the end! The number of markers you need in order to derive your results, and how difficult it is to place these, is nowadays the main thing that requires time. Once marker placement is complete, the measurement session can start. The software can visualize many interesting results in real time, and if you need to record data, the processing of the data to calculate the results takes only a few seconds. Whether you need to generate a patient-specific report with clinically valid data or whether you need to measure dozens of subjects for a research project, the automatic processing will save you many hours of manual work.

How complex and time-consuming is the installation and start-up phase for a new system?

One of our main tasks is actually to ensure that the installation and training on how to use hardware and software happens efficiently and smoothly. The installation itself can take anything from a couple of hours to a couple of days, depending on the size and environment. Afterwards, we train relevant staff in how to use the system, focussing on tasks relevant for the application. Normally, a system can be used for routine recording as soon as the training has ended.

What biomechanical models does the Software support?

Vicon software comes with a selection of ready-to-use biomechanical models, including the Conventional Gait Model (also known as the Helen Hayes Model, the Davis/Kadaba Model or the Plug-in Gait model), the Cleveland Clinic model and the Oxford Foot Model. However, we also offer software that enables you to create your own models using a graphical user interface, or you can directly integrate with MATLAB and Python to either use existing or to develop your own models.

Can I implement my own algorithms to process my motion captured data?

The Vicon software has a direct integration with MATLAB and Python, which means that data can be exchanged with these script languages without having to be imported/exported via a data file. This again means that you can implement your own algorithms – for example a specific filter – and then use it routinely as part of the fully automatic processing.

Can I also record kinematic, kinetic and muscle activity data synchronously and generate a report containing the results I need?

We are able to integrate all relevant measurement devices such as force plates and EMG, in addition to reference video and even eye tracking. Data from all recording devices are synchronously recorded, and you can generate reports that show all relevant results interactively, based on templates that makes the process take only seconds. We are able to help you customize the report template so that it fits your requirements.