Key Features
Portable IMU-Based Motion Capture System
A high-precision, wireless motion capture system featuring up to 10 time synchronized QSense IMU sensors. Designed for professional-grade motion tracking, this system operates independently, eliminating the need for a laptop or PC during data collection.
High-Precision Synchronisation and Data Collection
The central HUB ensures all sensors are time synchronised within 2ms. The HUB wirelessly collects all sensor data allowing you complete freedom to capture IMU data anywhere.
Flexible Data Formats and Real-Time Control
Outputs data in Raw, Quaternion, or Mixed modes with adjustable sample rates (1-100 Hz higher on request) and allows wireless live monitoring and control.
Seamless Operation. Designed for Ease of Use in the Field
Easy setup with live placement verification, fast data transfer via docking station, and support for offline data analysis with tools like MATLAB for in-depth performance reviews.
Advanced Motion Tracking for Professional Use
FieldSync Portable Motion Capture System is an innovative IMU-based solution that empowers professionals to track motion with unparalleled accuracy and flexibility. Designed for dynamic environments, FieldSync allows users to collect precise motion data without the need for a laptop or PC. With support for up to 10 wireless and fully synchronized IMU sensors, it captures high-precision data seamlessly for post-session analysis, whether on the sports field or in everyday settings.
Core Components of FieldSync
IMU Motion Sensors
QSense Wireless IMU Motion Sensors Advanced wearable devices equipped with a 9-Degree-of-Freedom (9-DOF) Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that measure:
- Linear acceleration (via accelerometer)
- Rotational speed (via gyroscope)
- Magnetic orientation (via magnetometer)
Data Collection Hub
Wireless Data Collection Hub The central element that synchronizes, collects, and stores data from all connected sensors. This Hub ensures precise time synchronization and can also function as an independent IMU motion sensor.
How FieldSync Works
- Setup and Recording: Users wear the sensors and Hub, starting the recording via a button on the Hub, a wireless interface, or a scheduled timer. The system is designed for maximum portability and simplicity, allowing seamless data collection during activities.
- Data Download: After recording, data is downloaded through a docking station compatible with Windows, functioning as a regular memory drive for high-speed data transfer.
High-Precision Synchronization
The FieldSync Hub synchronizes data from up to 10 IMU sensors with a time accuracy of about 2ms, making it a core component of the motion capture system. This precise synchronization is essential for consistent motion data analysis, preventing misalignment that could compromise the reliability of results. Such accuracy is crucial in fields like biomechanics, sports science, and rehabilitation, where an advanced motion capture system ensures accurate motion representation.
Comprehensive Data Capture and Flexibility
Data Formats and Algorithms: FieldSync supports a variety of data formats, including Raw, Quaternion, and Mixed mode, outputted using 9 or 6DOF Madgwick algorithms. Sample rates can be adjusted between 50 to 100 samples per second, depending on application needs.
Real-Time Monitoring: The FieldSync motion capture system offers continuous control, enabling real-time battery and sensor status monitoring. Settings adjustments and operational control can be managed through wireless BLE, easily viewable on a smartphone or tablet.
Live Preview and Setup Assurance
FieldSync features a low-data-rate (5sps) live view, offering a quick, rough indication to ensure all sensors are correctly placed and fully operational before initiating a full recording session. This live preview feature helps prevent misplacement errors, improves setup efficiency, and ensures that data collection starts smoothly and accurately for consistent results. Users gain the confidence needed to commence detailed motion analysis without interruptions.
Advanced Offline Data Processing
The FieldSync motion capture system enables offline data processing, allowing professionals to analyze recorded data with tools like MATLAB or specialized software. This flexibility supports comprehensive assessments, AI algorithm integration, and custom analytical modeling. Offline processing allows for detailed evaluation and comprehensive report generation, making FieldSync ideal for advanced research and data-driven performance analysis.
Versatile Applications Across Real-Life Environments
One of the most significant advantages of FieldSync is its adaptability to real-world environments. This shift from traditional lab-based setups to practical, real-life applications means that athletes, coaches, and medical professionals can benefit from real-time feedback directly accessible on their phone or tablet.
Imagine tracking football players during a high-intensity match to monitor performance metrics in real time, allowing coaches to make strategic decisions during the game. In basketball, FieldSync can be used for assessing the jump mechanics of players during training sessions or live games. The system is equally valuable in individual sports like track and field, providing insights into running techniques, jump phases, and throwing mechanics.
Beyond sports, FieldSync plays an essential role in rehabilitation, where patients recovering from injuries can be monitored from the comfort of their homes. This enables physiotherapists to observe progress remotely and make timely adjustments to treatment plans. Other potential environments include dance studios for refining choreography, gymnastics training centers for analyzing complex movements, virtual reality games and even possibly in military training and tactical drills.
Empowering Complex Motion Analysis
The QSense Hub’s role as the coordinator aligns data from multiple QSense IMU Motion Sensors in real-time, enhancing the capabilities of the motion capture system. This synchronized tracking is critical for analyzing complex movements, such as multi-joint performance tracking in biomechanics and rehabilitation. Users benefit from a consistent and accurate 3D model of motion that ensures reliable data across all sensors.
Conclusion
FieldSync provides professionals with the tools needed to capture, process, and analyze motion data with unmatched precision and reliability. This motion capture system is an ideal solution for applications in sports performance analysis, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and more. By integrating advanced synchronization, seamless data handling, and offline processing options, FieldSync empowers users with full control over data accuracy and comprehensive motion insights. Its design supports a wide range of environments and use cases, making it indispensable for researchers, trainers, and healthcare professionals.