Motion analysis and biomechanics

Within Mobilab & Care, we have an extensive testing infrastructure. We utilize this infrastructure, firstly, to analyze movements, and secondly, to test orthopaedic and other assistive devices. This provides us with ample opportunities, not only to assess existing aids, including orthopaedic, occupational therapy-related, preventive, and exoskeletons used in workplace environments, but also to continuously evaluate the performance and functionality throughout the design phase of new devices.

Through our (bio-)mechanical tests, we examine various aspects, including the stiffness and strength characteristics of existing devices. We are also capable of replicating the same movement pattern over an extended duration. For example, we conducted fatigue tests on newly developed prostheses using our robotic gait simulator, subjecting them to several million gait cycles. Additionally, we were able to validate new measurement systems by verifying their ability to recognize the specified kinematic pattern.