Lab Equipments
Motion Capture System
Our lab features a state-of-the-art Vicon motion capture system comprising eight high-speed Vicon Vero cameras (2.2 MP, 330 fps) equipped with infrared tracking and reflective marker technology for precise 3D motion capture. This system delivers sub-millimeter accuracy in capturing detailed kinematic data, making it indispensable for research in biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, and human–robot interaction. It supports applications such as gait analysis, joint angle estimation, postural assessment, and real-time feedback in assistive device development. The Vicon Vero cameras also include onboard accelerometers and thermal sensors to ensure data fidelity and consistency. Our system integrates seamlessly with external platforms like force plates, EMG systems, and wearable sensors, enabling synchronized, multi-modal data collection for comprehensive motion analysis across experimental and clinical settings.
Force Plates
To study the dynamics of human movement in detail, our lab utilizes the AccuSway-0 (ACS-O) force plate by AMTI, a high-precision and portable system capable of capturing ground reaction forces, moments, and center of pressure with exceptional accuracy. It is widely used for balance assessments, training, and estimating ground reactions during walking. The ACS-O can measure forces up to 1000 N vertically and 150 N in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions, along with corresponding moments up to 34 Nm and 181 Nm, respectively. This makes it ideal for analyzing gait patterns, postural control, and load distribution in both static and dynamic tasks. When integrated with our motion capture system, it supports advanced analyses such as inverse dynamics, enabling the development and evaluation of assistive devices, exoskeletons, and rehabilitation protocols.
Electromyograph (EMG)
To explore muscle activation and neuromuscular control, our lab is equipped with a surface electromyography (EMG) system from Biometrics Ltd., which includes a high-resolution data logging unit for capturing muscle signals during dynamic tasks. This system records the electrical activity of muscles in real time, allowing for detailed analysis of muscle coordination, activation timing, and fatigue. It plays a critical role in applications such as gait analysis, rehabilitation assessment, and the control of assistive and wearable robotic systems. When used in conjunction with motion capture and force plate data, the EMG system enables comprehensive biomechanical evaluations through multi-modal synchronization, supporting the design of human-in-the-loop systems, personalized therapies, and motor recovery strategies.

Metabolic Cost Simulator
Our lab uses the COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic System by Global Medical Devices Inc. to measure energy expenditure during activities like walking, running, and rehabilitation tasks. This portable telemetry analyzer tracks real-time oxygen uptake (VO₂) and carbon dioxide production (VCO₂) using onboard O₂/CO₂ sensors, a sampling pump, barometric sensors, and a 3.5” touch-screen LCD. Powered by a rechargeable battery, it enables on-the-go assessment of physiological efficiency. The system is essential for evaluating the impact of assistive devices, prosthetics, and rehabilitation strategies on user effort, supporting the development of more efficient and ergonomic movement solutions.
