MT Manager

For ease of use, data can collected in the Windows software package MT Manager. This software allows configuration of the MTw’s, real-time view of 3D orientation and sensor data, recording of data streamed from the MTw’s through the Awinda™ Station and export to ASCII files for further analysis.

• Intuitive user interface
• MTw battery level indicator
  • During use
  • While charging in Awinda™ Station
• Wireless connection strength indicator (RSSI)
• Wireless synchronization status indicator¹
• Easy synchronization with third party devices
  
• Configure wireless body-area network settings and update rates
• Real-time graphical data visualization and export of:
  • 3D angular velocity (deg/s)
  • 3D acceleration (m/s²)
  • 3D earth magnetic field (a.u.)
  • Pressure (Bar)
  • 3D orientation (Quat or deg in Euler angles)
    • Export as orientation as Quaternion, Direction Cosine Matrix or Euler
  • RSSI (export)
• Record and save data with ease
• Export data as ASCII text for further processing

MT SDK

MT SDK is a software package made available for both Windows and Linux users to gain access in real-time to the capabilities of the MTw. The SDK provides access to all levels of data (raw data, calibrated sensor data, 3D orientation estimates) and enables application developers to create their own specialized environments for visualizing, recording and processing MTw data. To facilitate this process, example code is provided for:

• MATLAB®
• LabVIEW®
  
• Excel®¹
• C/C++/C#

The MTw SDK is Windows 7 compatible and now supported by Linux (beta).

¹ Some listed features will become available in future software updates.

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Xsens Demonstrators for gait and shoulder analysis

Using the Xsens Demonstrators based on the MTw Development Kit will result in a unique, completely wireless and ambulatory system providing real-time and offline 3D kinematics information. Results are presented in 3D kinematic reports with access to normative and previously recorded data. Different sessions of measurements are easily compared.

The Xsens Demonstrators for gait and shoulder analysis are a result of a research project done by Xsens and its partners. These demonstrators are available for selected customers who want to research the possibilities in clinical settings using Xsens’ 3D motion tracking technology.

Gait Monitor	Shoulder Monitor

Gait Monitor

The Gait Monitor is based on a validated gait protocol named OUTWALK^TM, enabling mono or bilateral gait analysis for trunk, pelvis, hip, knee and ankle 3D joint kinematics. Results are presented in standardized gait analysis reports.

Shoulder Monitor

The Shoulder Monitor uses the ISEO^TM (INAIL Shoulder & Elbow Outpatient) protocol containing a validated method for the quantification of scapulothoracic, humero-thoracic, glenohumeral and elbow 3D joint kinematics. It includes the ISEO model as well as optional wrist and neck kinematics.

Applications

• Shoulder impairment evaluation
• Gait analysis
• Prediction of potential injuries
• Pre-post subject status comparison
• Alignment of prosthetic devices
• Evaluation/comparison of orthopaedic devices and alignment

Demonstrator software packages:

• Shoulder Monitor; based on ISEO™ protocol
• Gait Monitor; based on OUTWALK™ protocol

Within 15 minutes the demonstrators provide a full 3D kinematic analysis. Scientifically validated motion analysis protocols are implemented.

Demonstrator Software

The demonstrator software is created using the Xsens MTw Software Development Kit and works even on a tablet with touchscreen technology. An easy-to-follow wizard and video tutorials will guide the user in:

• Applying the MTw 3D motion trackers correctly on the subject
• Performing a short calibration routine
• Real time graphs for direct feedback
• Generating standardized reports

Features

• Unique ambulatory clinical measurements:
  Outside, at home, in the office, etc.
• Fast and easy set up
• Functional calibration
• Support patient without distorting data stream
• Intuitive, tab and touch screen-based user interface
• Real-time visual feedback

Output and Analysis options:

• Instant report generation
• Standardised clinical reports
• 3D kinematics, sensor data and events
• Angle vs. angle plots to explore real-time inter-joint coordination
• Store patient data with each trial/session
• Analyse recording sessions by comparing to normative data

Number of MTw’s required in the MTw Development Kit to use Demonstrator:

ISEO™ and OUTWALK™ are registered trademarks of INAIL (Italy)

MTw Application Photos

MTw Application Videos

Xsens synchronization with third party devices

With the introduction of the MTw, together with the Awinda Station, which incorporates 4 synchronization BNC ports, utilising 0-3.3V TTL pulses came the possibility to synchronize easily with third party devices.

Below you can find information based on tried and tested synchronization possibilities with the Xsens MTw system.

Xsens Synchronization with EMG Systems
Synchronizing Xsens MTw with Noraxon EMG	Link
Synchronizing Xsens MTw with Cometa Wave EMG	Link
Synchronizing Xsens MTw with Delsys Trigno EMG	Link
Xsens Synchronization with Pressure Mats
Synchronize Xsens MTw with GAITRite Pressure Mat	Link
Xsens Synchronization with Optical Systems
Synchronize Xsens MTw with Vicon	Link