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𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 What if a small movement could control a robot? For individuals with spinal cord injuries, this could be life-changing. A new study 𝘈 𝘉𝘰𝘥𝘺–𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺: 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 explores a groundbreaking body-machine interface that uses motion capture to translate residual upper-body movements into commands for the humanoid robot Alter-Ego—allowing users to control an avatar in a virtual environment.  𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: 🔹 Motion tracking – Nine Xsens sensors capture subtle upper-body movements. 🔹 Avatar interaction – Users see the robotic avatar on a screen and control it as if it were their own body. 🔹 Step-by-step training – A structured five-phase program refines movement accuracy and control strategies.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀: ✅ Promising future - the proposed control algorithm effectively leverages residual upper-body motions to control an external device  ✅ Smart movement control – after training, participants used smaller, more refined movements instead of broad gestures. ✅ Emotional & social insights – participants had varying comfort levels engaging with the robotic system, highlighting diverse perspectives on human-robot interaction. ✅ Proven effectiveness – the control algorithm successfully converted user intent into accurate robotic movements. This research showcases how motion capture can bridge the gap between human intent and robotic action, opening up new possibilities for assistive technology. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dYt2Gfkq #humanrobotinteraction #SCI #mobility Congratulations Aurora Freccero Maddalena Feder Giorgio Grioli Manuel Giuseppe Catalano Antonino massone Antonio Bicchi Maura Casadio

🏃♂️𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 Athletes are always looking for an edge—advanced footwear technology has revolutionized sprinting, but how exactly does it affect performance? A recent study from the University of Münster explores the impact of high-tech sprint spikes on lower limb kinetics, shedding light on how footwear influences speed, force, and biomechanics. 🔎 Using #Xsens motion capture, the study provided detailed, real-time insights into how different spike designs affect biomechanics, helping to bridge the gap between innovation and performance. 📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ✔️ Faster sprint times – Sprinting with Advanced Footwear Technology (AFT) spikes resulted in significantly faster sprint times than traditional spikes, with an average improvement of 1.32% over 30m. ✔️ Increased joint loading – AFT spikes led to higher peak ankle joint contact forces (JCFs) and greater plantarflexor muscle force, highlighting the trade-off between performance gains and increased lower limb demands. ✔️ Footwear matters – The right spike design can enhance force application and sprint efficiency, making footwear technology a crucial factor in elite performance. 📖 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eqCvBzCn Congratulations on the research Meike Gerlach Myriam de Graaf Kim Joris Boström Heiko Wagner #biomechanics #sportsresearch #running

𝗘𝘅𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀   Work-related back injuries are a common issue for logistics, warehousing, and other heavy labor workers worldwide. Researchers at Brock University set out to determine whether wearable exoskeletons could help reduce strain on workers—and #Xsens motion capture technology was key to their analysis.   The research team tracked workers’ movements during a simulated warehouse pallet stacking task, where participants performed two one-hour sessions of lifting, transferring, and lowering boxes with and without an exoskeleton.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 While wearing the exoskeleton, workers experienced significant differences: ✅ Lowered perceived exertion ✅ Increased productivity—workers moved 6% more boxes with the support of the exoskeleton   Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/erXd5MZn Congratulations on the study Shawn Beaudette Emma Ratke Mike Holmes Hannah McMaster Chris Vellucci Dennis Larson, Ph.D., AE

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🙏 Our distributor, sense4motion TR, recently hosted our Partner Manager, Jordi Koggel, and Account Executive, Joshua Joseph, for a productive visit to their office. Together, they organized 12 insightful meetings with their client network, gaining firsthand insights into how Xsens systems are used in the field. This trip was a fantastic opportunity to address questions, explore new possibilities, and look ahead to the future of motion research with Xsens. A big thank you to sense4motion TR, Aslı Elaslan, Alper Gökhan, and all the customers who took the time to meet with us!

🦷𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 Dentistry workers face a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive, one-sided physical exertion. But what if we could prevent these strains and injuries with the right education?   📄 In 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘜𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘣 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘜𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, researchers from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau explored how targeted education could reduce ergonomic risks for dental assistants. 🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 🔹 After attending a targeted ergonomic lecture, dental assistant students showed significant improvements in their Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) scores. 🔹 These improvements highlight the impact of ergonomic education on reducing strain and promoting healthier working postures. 🔹 Xsens motion capture was instrumental in capturing precise movement data, allowing researchers to accurately measure posture changes before and after the intervention. 💡 This research underscores the power of combining education with motion capture technology to create healthier workplaces—not just for dental professionals but for industries everywhere. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eY_MzUuj #OHS #Occupationalhealthandsafety #occupationalhealth #safety #workhealth   Steven Simon

🎾 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 How do elite players generate incredible speed on their serves? A recent study, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥, did a deep dive into this essential tennis movement — and #Xsens technology made it all possible.   🔍 Key findings: - 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 plays a pivotal role in serve speed. Optimal kinematics in this region are critical for generating power. - 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 directly influence energy transfer through the kinetic chain, underscoring the importance of full-body coordination. - 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 at ball impact emerged as a decisive factor for achieving maximum speed. 🚀 These findings are a game-changer for coaches, athletes, and sports scientists striving to refine technique and maximize performance. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g54dDGcT #Tennis #MotionCapture #Biomechanics #SportsResearch

🦾 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🦾 Shoulder rehabilitation is entering a new era with the power of machine learning and wearable technology. The study “𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦-𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘜𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮” by researchers from Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma explores how advanced algorithms, trained with precise Xsens motion data, can accurately classify rehabilitation exercises. This breakthrough could enable therapists to monitor patients’ progress in real time, provide tailored feedback, and ensure better adherence to prescribed routines.   💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: - Machine learning models achieved high accuracy in classifying rehabilitation exercises, making them reliable tools for therapy. - The combination of wearable systems and AI reduces reliance on in-person supervision, expanding accessibility to quality rehabilitation. - By integrating motion capture and machine learning, this study highlights a smarter, more effective approach to recovery.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaeRhibf #MotionCapture #Rehabilitation #MachineLearning #Xsens #WearableTech #HealthcareInnovation

🚗 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗫𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀🚗 The automotive industry is no stranger to innovation, but when it comes to ergonomics, a new study is taking things to the next level. “𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳” by the researchers from Stellantis explores how virtual reality and wearable technologies are reshaping the way we approach workplace ergonomics. This research demonstrates how VR-powered simulations and wearable motion capture systems enable detailed assessments of worker posture and movements during production tasks. These insights help identify and mitigate ergonomic risks, ensuring a safer, more productive environment. #Xsens played a vital role by providing the wearable motion capture technology used to track and analyze worker movement data with precision. 🚀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀: - Improved ergonomics through real-time movement analysis. - Proactive risk identification for safer workflows. - Improved productivity by integrating advanced technologies into automotive manufacturing. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5JxK_i6 #OHS #occupationalhealth #ergonomics

🚧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀🚧   How can technology make hostile workplaces safer for workers? A recent study, “𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘜𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘰𝘯-𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘴: 𝘈𝘭𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘮 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯,” explores this question.   The research introduced a solution for real-time posture monitoring and correction, aiming to reduce the risk of injury in challenging work environments. Powered by #Xsens sensors and innovative algorithms, the approach ensures workers receive immediate, actionable feedback to maintain safe body mechanics.   🏗️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: - Safer, healthier workers in high-risk industries. - Reliable algorithms for posture correction. - A step toward smarter, more ergonomic workplaces. Find out the details in the article: https://lnkd.in/eAbchsFV #OHS #occupationalhealth #workplacesafety #safety

🌟𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗫𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀 A groundbreaking study, “𝘝𝘙-𝘈𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬”, sheds light on how new technology can transform rehabilitation for ankle injuries. The research highlights a novel approach to personalized rehabilitation, combining virtual reality environments with advanced machine-learning models to optimize decision-making. This method allows for precise monitoring and adaptive feedback tailored to each patient’s needs—resulting in faster recovery and better outcomes. 📊 Xsens played a critical role in this research by providing accurate motion capture data to train the neural networks. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: ➡️ VR-assisted exercises significantly improve patient engagement and motivation. ➡️ Machine learning delivers highly accurate predictions and recommendations for rehabilitation strategies. ➡️ Motion capture data is vital for creating personalized rehabilitation plans.   Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5qmmqQX #rehabilitation #motioncapture