Equipment Database Neuromechanics

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Brain Products ActiCAP (EEG system) https://www.brainproducts.com/products_by_apps.php?aid=5


 
  • Wireless, high-density, active-electrode electroencephalography
  • Research-grade data at rates of up to 10 kHz
  • High-density measurements of up to 128 channels enable advanced analyses such as source localization
  • Robust artefact rejection using active gel-based electrodes makes testing during movement possible
  • Wireless MOVE system enables untethered testing at a range of up to 10m

Vicon Vantage V5 10-camera system

https://www.vicon.com/products/camera-systems/vantage



Coetzenburg Laboratory (also portable and outdoor capable)
  • Stereophotogrammetry (high-speed 3D optical motion tracking of human movement as well as object motion using reflective markers)
  • Research grade (1mm accurate) marker tracking at up to 300Hz
Bertec instrumented treadmill https://www.bertec.com/products/instrumented-treadmills


Coetzenburg Laboratory
  • Measures 3D ground reaction forces, torques and centre of pressure
  • Research grade GRF data at rates of up to 3000 Hz
  •  Incline adjustable (up to 15 degrees)
  • Top speed of 24km/h
  • Safety harness available
  • Dual belt enables forces to be measured on feet individually
  • Belts can be controlled individually to retrain or simulate asymmetric gait or perturb balance

 

Cortex MetaMax 3B (CPET system) https://cortex-medical.com/EN/METAMAX-3B-en.htm


Coetzenburg Laboratory or Tygerberg Laboratory (also portable)
  • Research-grade respiratory gas analysis (breath-by-breath)
  • Portable and compact
  • ​Chemical fuel cell O2 sensor increases robustness of performance during outdoor use

 

Vicon T20 MX


Tygerberg Laboratory
  • Stereophotogrammetry (high-speed 3D optical motion tracking of human movement as well as object motion using reflective markers)
  • Research grade marker tracking at up to 800Hz
  • Cameras can be transported to other indoor locations if needed

Bertec floor force plate system https://www.bertec.com/products/force-plates

Large middle plate (model: FP6090-15) and two peripheral plates (model: FP4060PT)



 

Tygerberg Laboratory
  • Measures 3D ground reaction forces, torques and centre of pressure
  • Research grade GRF data at rates of up to 3000 Hz
  •  Triple-plate configuration enables capturing of both double support periods during the stance phase of gait (crucial for advanced biomechanical modelling)



Noraxon MyoMuscle (EMG system) https://www.noraxon.com/our-products/mini-dts/


Coetzenburg Laboratory or Tygerberg Laboratory (also portable)
  • Research-grade electromyography data at up to 3000Hz
  • Wireless wearable sensors with range of up to 30m
  • Full integration with HD video (Logitech Brio) or high-speed video (Noraxon Ninox) and wireless Noraxon MyoMotion (IMU system).
Noraxon MyoMotion (IMU system) https://www.noraxon.com/our-products/research-pro-imu/#1541097720904-fe85b033-bd50



Coetzenburg Laboratory or Tygerberg Laboratory (also portable)
  • Wireless inertial sensor motion capture system
  • Research-grade skeletal kinematics and acceleration analysis at up to 200Hz
  • Full integration with HD video (Logitech Brio) or high-speed video (Noraxon Ninox) and wireless EMG.

 

Noraxon MyoPressure (Zebris Plate) https://www.zebris.de/en/medical/products-solutions/mobile-stance-gait-and-roll-off-analysis-pdm/


Coetzenburg Laboratory or Tygerberg Laboratory (also portable)
  • Pressure measurement platform for analysis of balance during walking, landing and standing
  • Research-grade data at rates of up to 200 Hz
  • Fully portable
Tekscan Mat (pressure plate system) https://www.tekscan.com/products-solutions/systems/matscan


Coetzenburg Laboratory or Tygerberg Laboratory (also portable)
  • Pressure measurement platform for analysis of balance during walking, landing and standing
  • Research-grade data at rates of up to 200 Hz
  • Fully portable
Bertec mobile force plates (x2) https://www.bertec.com/products/force-plates


Coetzenburg Laboratory or Tygerberg Laboratory (also portable)
  • Measures 3D ground reaction forces, torques and centre of pressure for low impact activities (gait, standing)
  • Research grade GRF data at rates of up to 3000 Hz