Human Testing
Validate your technology with real humans under realistic conditions. Our human testing capabilities provide biomechanical, physiological, and performance data across diverse environmental conditions—from extreme cold to tropical heat—ensuring your product performs as intended in the real world.
Learn more about our human testing equipment below.
Biomechanics
Bertec Fit 5 Instrumented Treadmill
Provides high-speed gait and biomechanics analysis using dual instrumented belts with precision force measurement for advanced motion research
- Design: Split-belt treadmill with independent control
- Key features: 6-component force plates per belt, low-vibration drives, motion-capture compatible
Bertec 6090 Ground Force Plates
Delivers high-accuracy ground reaction force measurement with built-in digital processing for research-grade biomechanics analysis
- Plate size: 600 × 900 mm
- Key features: High natural frequencies, low noise/resolution, dual-plate configurations for customizable setups
Vicon Motion Capture System
Provides high-precision, marker-based 3D motion tracking with low-latency capture and seamless software integration
- 10 Cameras
- Camera specs: 2.2 MP resolution, up to 330 Hz
- Key features: Real-time streaming, PoE power, wireless sync, varifocal lens options
The Motion Monitor System
A software platform for integrating multiple biomechanics sensors and providing biofeedback in real-time.
Speedgoat Hardware-in-the-loop System
High-performance real-time simulation system with multi-protocol connectivity and expandable FPGA-based I/O for rapid control prototyping and HIL testing.
Real-time target hardware with 6-core Xeon CPU, 64 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD storage
FPGA-enabled I/O: 32 AI, 8 AO, 32 TTL/RS422/485, plus CAN FD/HS and LIN interfaces
Supports EtherCAT, TCP/UDP, Modbus, XCP, and host-target networking for flexible integration
Physiology and Performance
Cosmed K5 Wearable Metabolic System
Performs portable breath-by-breath metabolic testing for field and laboratory exercise assessment
- Technology: Breath-by-breath and mixing-chamber gas analysis
- Gas sensors: Galvanic O₂ (7–24%) and NDIR CO₂ (0–8%)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, optional long-range Bluetooth, USB, integrated 10 Hz GPS
Delsys Trigno Wireless Biofeedback EMG System
Captures high-quality wireless EMG signals with integrated motion tracking for multi-channel biomechanics analysis
- Technology: Wireless EMG with onboard signal processing
- 9-axis IMU with adjustable ranges
- Up to 16 synchronized channels with low-latency transmission
Hasomed I24 Wired EMG System
Provides high-resolution surface EMG recording for clinical and electrophysiology monitoring
- Technology: 24-bit EMG acquisition with adjustable gain
- Sampling rate: 0.25–32 kSPS
- Input range: ±100 to ±2000 mV (depending on reference voltage)
Hasomed P24 FES System
Delivers multi-channel functional electrical stimulation with customizable waveforms for rehabilitation and neurotherapy
- Technology: Balanced biphasic or variable 16-point waveforms
- Output range: 0–130 mA current, up to 150 V
- Channels: Up to 8 independent stimulation channels
Kinarm
Provides high-resolution neuromotor assessment with enhanced position control, high torque output, and precise robotic tracking in a compact lab setup
- Control & tracking: 1 kHz real-time control, 0.0006° feedback resolution
- Key features: 16.5 Nm peak torque, high stiffness mechanics, large integrated visual display
Environmental Chambers
Altitude Environmental Room
Simulates controlled temperature, humidity, and altitude environments
- Operating range: –30°C to +44°C, 30–90% RH, and normobaric hypoxia down to 10% O₂ (~18,000 ft)
- Stability: ±0.5°C temperature, ±2% RH, ±400 ft altitude
- Interior size: 21’2” × 10’6” × 11’4”, insulated fire-rated construction
Wind Tunnel
Provides controlled wind, temperature, humidity, and solar loading for human testing
- Airspeed: 1.0 to 15.0 MPH; temp range –10°C to +50°C, RH 20–80%
- Stability: ±0.5°C, ±2.5% RH, 5-minute recovery after door openings
- Test zone: 12’9” × 5’0” × 11’4”, includes 850 W/m² solar array for irradiance studies
Metabolic Sleep Room
Stable, quiet environment for metabolic and sleep research with Itegrated Promethion calorimetry system
- Operating range: 13–30°C with 40–50% RH (±3% variation)
- Dimensions: 14’2” × 14’9” × 11’4” interior, insulated low-noise design (≤70 dB)
Hearing Room
Modular enclosure for controlled acoustic testing
- Interior size: 8’2” × 6’0” × 6’8”, sound-isolating panels reduce ambient noise ~50%
- Includes laminated multi-layer acoustic windows, jack panel (USB, XLR, ¼”), and ventilation at 80 CFM
- ADA-compatible options: 32” door, 1:12 ramp, no-threshold entry, and accessible hardware