Infrastructure
Motion and (Bio) Mechanics Testing Lab
Measuring how people move, the forces acting on the human body, and the muscles involved in these movements
Analysis of assistive devices
Our lab is equipped with 3D motion cameras (CodaMotion®), pressure plates, force plates, motion sensors (Captiv), EMG sensors and a 4D spine scanning system (Diers®). We have used these tools in the analysis of the functioning of lower leg prostheses, ankle-foot orthoses, insoles, exoskeletons used in a working environment, and much more.
Robotic gait simulator
Through our (bio-)mechanical tests, we evaluate various attributes of existing aids, such as their stiffness and strength. Furthermore, we have the capability to conduct extended repetitions of identical movement patterns. For example, we assessed the fatigue resistance of newly designed prostheses by subjecting them to several million gait cycles using a robotic gait simulator. Additionally, we successfully validated novel measurement systems by confirming their ability to recognize the specified kinematic pattern.
Meet our robotic gait simulator
Projects
Experts
Researcher
Mario Broeckx
Researcher fascinated by technology, health and the power of breathing. Passionate cyclist and "Climber for Life".
Onderzoeker
Mario Broeckx
Onderzoeker gefascineerd door technologie, gezondheid en de kracht van ademhaling. Gepassioneerd fietser en "Climber for Life".
Researcher
Veerle Creylman
Loves to chat about orthoses, prosthetics and how to make them as optimal as possible, for every patient!
Onderzoeker
Veerle Creylman
Babbelt graag over orthesen, prothesen en hoe deze zo optimaal mogelijk te maken, voor elke patiënt!