Logiciel d'analyse biomécanique 3D.
Designation:
Advanced 3D biomechanical analysis software for human movement.
Manufacturer: C-Motion (USA).
Main Function:
- Comprehensive 3D analysis of human movement integrating kinematic, kinetic, and EMG data.
- Calculation of joint angles, moments (torques), reaction forces, and mechanical power.
- Creation of customized biomechanical models for studying gait, running, and specific sports performance.
Technical Characteristics:
- Fully compatible with raw data exported from major 3D optical motion capture systems (e.g., Vicon, Qualisys, OptiTrack).
- Allows seamless importation of analog data from EMG systems, force plates, and inertial measurement units (IMUs).
- Performs complete inverse kinematics and inverse dynamics calculations with easy export features to Excel, MATLAB, and other formats.
- Advanced modeling modules: inverse dynamic equations, center of mass (COM) estimation, and precise center of pressure (COP) analysis.
- Real-time 3D skeletal visualization and generation of highly customizable clinical and research reports.
- Intuitive, pipeline-based graphical interface for creating, managing, and automating analysis protocols.
Usage:
- Advanced research in biomechanics, clinical rehabilitation, and sports science.
- In-depth analysis of gait (clinical walking), sprinting, jumping mechanics, and other complex multi-joint movements.
- Monitoring sports performance progression and identifying biomechanical risk factors for injury prevention.
- Development of specialized, subject-specific models to optimize athletic techniques.
Advantages:
✔ Unmatched depth and flexibility in comprehensive 3D movement analysis.
✔ Hardware-agnostic; compatible with a vast array of motion capture systems and external analog sensors.
✔ Clear visual representations and highly automated data processing/export pipelines.
✔ The industry gold standard software for both scientific research and applied clinical biomechanics.
Limitations:
❌ High cost for software licenses and supplementary advanced modules.
❌ Steep learning curve; requires significant training and biomechanical knowledge to fully exploit its capabilities.
❌ Complete dependence on the accuracy and quality of the raw data provided by external capture systems and sensors.