Bio-Medical Imaging
We have expertise in various medical imaging and analysis techniques including Magnetic Resonance, Computed Tomography, Fluoroscopy, and X-ray. We employ standard and custom image analysis techniques.
Siemens Prisma 3T MR Scanner (BRIDGE Center)
15 Tx/Rx Knee Coil
Spine Coil
Wide range of sequences
Magnetic resonance image of a human knee. Automated analysis of cartilage thickness, volume, and T2 relaxation time.
Magnetic resonance image of a human spine. Key spinal tissues are segmented and reconstructed in 3D Slicer.
Bio-Mechanics
We use multi-axis sensors to track the motion and loading in humans, animals, and biomechanical devices.
Equipment - Coming Soon
Bio-Robotics
We use an industrial serial arm robot (Kuka KR 160) to apply physiological loading (kinetics and kinematics) to human and animal joints. This system supports fundamental orthopaedic research and testing of medical devices and implants.
Specifications
Max load: 160 kg
Max angular speed: 220 deg/s
Integrations
SimVitro software - knee and spine biomechanics
(2) ATI 6-axis load cells
(4) Optitrack Prime X13 cameras
Active and passive motion capture markers