The S2M Lab
Areas of Research
& Equipment
The S2M Lab specializes in four key areas of research that intersect technology and human movement.
Our work in music biomechanics examines how musical elements influence physical performance.
Optimal control and movement simulation focus on enhancing motor skills through advanced modeling techniques.
In neurobiomechanics, we explore the neural mechanisms underlying movement, while our locomotion and rehabilitation studies aim to improve mobility and recovery for individuals with movement disorders.
Together, these areas drive innovation and lead to impactful solutions in the field of biomechanics.
Music Biomechanics
The S2M Lab specializes in music biomechanics, examining how body mechanics impact musical performance. Our research aims to enhance performance techniques and deepen the understanding of the connection between movement and music. Join as we uncover the science behind the sounds.
The laboratory has an advanced facility with 18 cameras to measure human movement, force plates and an isokinetic ergometer to measure forces with the environment, and an electromyography machine to measure muscular activation.
This infrastructure is used to assess technical aids (orthotic or prosthetic devices) and other treatments for musculoskeletal disorders, for the video game and animation industry, and to improve sports techniques.
The laboratory has the expertise necessary to take measurements in various settings, calculate biomechanical parameters as well as estimate muscle strength.
Specialized Equipment
Optoelectronic system (18 cameras)
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Very precisely capture movements
Force sensors 1 and 6 axes and force plates
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Measure forces with the environment
Surface and intramuscular wireless electromyographic system (EMG) and high density wired (64 electrodes)
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Measure muscle activity
Isokinetic ergometer
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Measure maximum muscle potential
Sonograph
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Shoulder sonogram
Xsens inertial units
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Capture movement
Medilogic pressure pads
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Measure plantar pressure
Bertec instrumented treadmill
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Measure locomotion forces
Electroencephalographic system (EEG) 64 active electrodes
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Measure brain activity
Bösendorfer Imperial piano with force sensors(temporarily for project with BRAMS)
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Measure application of forces on piano keys
