The AI Biomechanics Lab operates state-of-the-art laboratory spaces equipped for comprehensive human movement analysis, from optical motion capture to wearable sensor technology.
WERT Lab
Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence
Gary J. Miller PhD Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory — our computational hub for data analysis and machine learning research.
- Computational Space
- 800 sq ft with 22+ computer workstations
- Fabrication Room
- 400 sq ft for hardware and sensor development
- Capacity
- Up to 22 students or research fellows
MAE-B Lab
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering B
New experimental facility completed summer 2023, specializing in human movement analysis. Co-led by Dr. Kerry Costello, Dr. Jessica Allen, and Dr. Scott Banks.
- Lab Space
- 954 sq ft dedicated to motion capture and biomechanics
- Established
- Summer 2023
- Specialization
- Human movement analysis
Motion Capture Systems
- Wall-mounted 20-camera Vicon optical motion capture system (marker-based) — MAE-B
- Portable 8-camera high-speed-video markerless system (FLIR, Vicon)
Force Analysis
- Three AMTI force platforms — MAE-B
- Bertec split-belt force-instrumented treadmill (embedded in floor)
- Two portable AMTI force platforms
- AMTI AccuGait walkway
Wearables & Sensors
- Inertial measurement units (IMUs) for data collection inside and outside the lab
- Electromyography (EMG) sensors
Portable Equipment
- Four wheeled carts for mobile data collection
- Height-adjustable chair and aerobic step
- Cones and markers for movement protocols
- High-performance computing workstation
Software & Open Resources
Our code, tools, and resources are available on GitHub.
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