Institute for Advanced Biomechanics and Motion Studies

Institute for Advanced Biomechanics and Motion Studies

Biomechanics Labs

The Biomechanics Laboratory at Campus West is well equipped to conduct extensive and detailed studies of human movement, sports equipment and interdisciplinary research areas. Here is an overview of the biomechanical laboratories at IBMS:

Measurement systems/software:

Force Plate instrumented treadmill (Bertec) Measures forces that arise between the subject and the environment. Together with the movement data, forces and moments acting on the body can be calculated.
Qualisys Motion Capture System Marker-based camera system for precise recording of 3D movement data
Theia 3D Markerless 3D motion capture system based on video data and artificial intelligence
OpenCap A mobile markerless tracking system for motion analysis with iPad cameras
Spiroergometry system (Vyaire) Captures respiratory gases to determine the economy of movement
Lactate measurement Used to determine the blood lactate concentration to assess the metabolic state.

Measurement systems/software:

Contemplas starting block with integrated force measurement Captures 3D forces in sprinting or take-off movements
AMTI force plates Measure ground reaction forces during movements on solid ground
Qualisys Motion Capture System Marker-based camera system for precise recording of 3D movement data
Theia 3D Markerless 3D motion capture system based on video data and artificial intelligence
Vitty Light barrier system /strong> Measures running speeds and reaction times
Special floor coverings (synthetic track from CONICA/ artificial turf/ asphalt) Enable realistic movement analyses on different surfaces
Noraxon IMU sensors Sensors for wireless recording of movement

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hp cosmos high-speed treadmill Enables controlled running at very high speeds (up to 80 km/h)
Baumer highspeed cameras High-speed cameras for detailed motion analysis
Templo software Software for synchronized video and motion analysis
Theia 3D Markerless 3D motion capture system based on video data and artificial intelligence

Measurement systems/software:

Gait Real-time Analysis Interactive Lab (GRAIL, Motek) Integrated system for real-time analysis of gait movements in a VR environment.
Vicon Motion Capture System Marker-based camera system for precise recording of 3D movement data
3D Infoot2 Foot scanner (I-Ware Lab) Captures the 3D foot shape
Cometa EMG-System Wireless EMG system for recording muscle activity.
VR headset system Virtual reality for immersive motion analysis in real time.
Tobii Eye Tracker Eye-tracking system for analyzing visual attention during movement.

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ISOMED isokinetic system with modules for upper and lower extremities, as well as the leg press Diagnostic and training system for measuring isokinetic muscle strength.
Noraxon EMG system Records the electrical activity of the muscles during tests and exercises.

Measurement systems/software:

SRM Bicycle ergometer High-precision ergometer for performance diagnostics in cycling.
Spiroergometry system (Vyaire) Captures respiratory gases to determine the economy of movement

Measurement systems/software:

Pneumatic force simulator Generates reproducible impulse loads for material testing.
AMTI force plate Measures the forces acting on materials or structures.
ZwickRoell LTM10 Material testing machine Tests mechanical properties of materials under various loads.