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Lab Equipment

The Cognition and Mobility lab is equipped with advanced neurophysiology and neurotechnology equipment to investigate the entire spectrum of mobility impairment, including balance, walking, and driving.

An AMTI OPT464508 force plateThe AMTI OPT464508 is a force plate to measure ground reaction forces generated by a body while standing. It features high sensitivity and accuracy while evaluating balance from three-dimensional components.

STISIM-M300 machineThe STISIM Drive® M4000 Research system is an interactive driving simulator, powered by the programmable STISIM Drive® software engine. The driving simulator was specifically designed for clinical and research applications related to medical conditions.

Integrated into an advanced evaluation-friendly console environment, the driving simulator includes three 27-inch monitors that enable a 135° driver field-of-view, an advanced full-size steering wheel with dynamics-based feedback, and foot pedals that provide a realistic driving experience. Scenario Definition Language is used to create simulated scenarios to evaluate and train lane tracking, reaction time, hazard perception, visual field, visual scanning and executive function in a driving environment for drivers with a neurological condition and/or visual impairment, as well as healthy drivers of all ages.

hands holding sensorThe Axivity sensor is a data logger capable of recording raw data of mobility, such as physical activity, gait quality, and circadian rhythms.

sensors cap on a headThe Mentalab EXG includes portable EEG/EMG and inertial motion unit (IMU) for electroencephalography, electromyography, and accelerometry recording to study physiological mechanisms of mobility.

A FOVIO Eye Tracker from Seeing Machines, Inc.This FX 3 remote eye tracker from SeeingMachines captures face, eyelids, gaze, and pupil size.

virtual reality headsetTwo virtual reality headsets, including an HTV Vive Pro Eye and an HTC Vive Focus 3, with integrated eye tracking. We develop our own assessment and training modules in Unity® and integrate VR with eye tracking, balance platforms and inertial motion units (IMU).

A vision screener deviceThe Keystone Vision Screener is an instrument that evaluates basic visual sensory functions including acuity, depth perception, eye coordination, contrast sensitivity and visual field.

KU School of Health Professions

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training
Mail Stop 2002
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
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913-588-6799