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title: Biomech Information
description: The Biomechanics Challenge is open for registration for teams up to 4 participants and 1 mentor.
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Discover the next generation of Xsens motion capture
[ Xsens Analyze ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/mvn-analyze) [ Xsens Animate ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-mvn-animate)
- [ Entertainment ](https://www.xsens.com/en/entertainment/motion-capture)
## Entertainment
[ Game development ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/game-development) [ VFX and Virtual Production ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/vfx-and-film) [ Live entertainment ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/live-entertainment) [ VTubing & streaming ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/v-tube-and-streaming) [ Xsens Academic Program ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/education-program-for-animation) [ Xsens Indie Program **New!** ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/motion-capture-for-indies)
## Popular integrations
[ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/maya) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/cinema4d) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/blender) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/houdini) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/unreal-engine) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/unity) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/motionbuilder) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/3dstudiomax) [ ](https://stretchsense.com/) [ ](https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/) [ ](https://www.pixotope.com/)
[ View all integrations ](https://www.movella.com/integrations/animate)
- [ Health & Sports ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/motion-capture)
## Health & Sports
[ Sports performance ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/sports-performance) [ Occupational health & safety ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/workplace-ergonomics) [ Rehabilitation & injury prevention ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/rehabilitation) [ Humanoid robotics motion training ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/humanoid-robotics-motion-training) [ Training & simulation ](https://www.xsens.com/applications/health-sports/training-and-simulation)
## Research & education
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/research-education) [ Biomechanical research ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/research-education/biomechanical-research) [ Sports science ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/research-education/sports-science) [ Human factors research ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/research-education/human-factors-research)
## Popular integrations
[ ](https://www.anybodytech.com/) [ ](https://delsys.com/) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/cmotion) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/bob-biomechanics-bundle) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/scalefit) [ ](https://simtk.org/projects/opensim/) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/unity) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/integrations/siemensplmsoftware)
[ View all integrations ](https://www.movella.com/integrations/analyze)
- [ Automation & Mobility ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/applications)
## Outdoor Mobile Robots / -Vehicles
[ AgTech, forestry and landscaping vehicles ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/outdoor/agtech) [ Last mile delivery (LMD), autonomous car, port logistics vehicles, line-marking robots ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/outdoor/last-mile-delivery-and-robotics) [ Utility and sweeping robots ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/outdoor/utility-and-sweeping-robots) [ Construction and mining vehicles ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/outdoor/construction-and-mining) [ Drones and UAVs ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/inertial-sensors-for-drones-imu-ahrs-gnss-ins-xsens) [ Smart public transport - bus, pod, rail ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/outdoor/smart-public-transportation)
## Indoor Mobile Robots
[ AGV/AMR ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/indoor/agv-and-amr-engineering)
## Marine
[ Surface platforms - USV, buoy, vessel ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/xsens-inertial-sensors-for-marine-applications-imu-ahrs-heave-compensation) [ Subsea platforms - ROV/AUV, beacon, transponder ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/xsens-inertial-sensors-for-marine-applications-imu-ahrs-heave-compensation) [ Heave (Active Heave Compensation) ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/xsens-mrus-for-active-heave-compensation-real-time-vertical-wave-motion)
## Other Applications
[ Surveying & mapping ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/other/mapping-and-surveying-applications) [ Platform stabilization and antenna pointing ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/other/stabilization-and-antenna-pointing) [ Defense ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/other/defense) [ Humanoid Robots ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/other/humanoid-robots-balance)
- [ Humanoid Robotics ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots)
## Humanoid Robotics
[ Humanoid Robotics Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ Training Humanoid Robots ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/humanoid-robotics-motion-training) [ Balancing Humanoid Robots ](https://www.xsens.com/automation-mobility/other/humanoid-robots-balance) Resources [ Customer Cases ](https://www.movella.com/resources?content_type=humanoid%20robotics%20training) [ Blogs ](https://www.movella.com/resources?content_type=humanoid%20robotics%20training)
## Customers
[ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots) [ ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots)
[ Humanoid Robotics Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/humanoid-robots)
- Products
## Xsens Motion Capture
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/products/motion-capture) [ Xsens Animate ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-mvn-animate) [ Xsens Analyze ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/mvn-analyze) [ Xsens Humanoid **New!** ](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/humanoid-robotics-motion-training) [ Motion capture suits ](https://www.movella.com/products/motion-capture-suits) Hardware [ Xsens Link ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-link-specifications) [ Xsens Awinda ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-mvn-awinda) [ Xsens Awinda Starter ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-mvn-awinda-starter) Motion capture gloves [ Xsens Metagloves by Manus ](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-metagloves-by-manus)
## Xsens sensor modules
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/sensor-modules) [ Product selector ](https://www.xsens.com/sensor-modules/xsens-mti-product-selector) [ Functionality and series ](https://www.xsens.com/sensor-modules/xsens-functionality) [ MTi 1-Series ](https://www.xsens.com/products/sensor-modules/xsens-mti-1-series) [ MTi 600-Series ](https://www.xsens.com/products/sensor-modules/xsens-mti-600-series-flexible-reliable-imus-for-all-design-needs) [ Xsens Avior Series ](https://www.xsens.com/products/sensor-modules/xsens-avior-series) [ Xsens Sirius Series ](https://www.xsens.com/products/sensor-modules/xsens-sirius-series) [ Xsens XVN Vision Navigator ](https://www.xsens.com/sensor-modules/xsens-vision-navigator)
## Wearables
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/products/wearables) [ MTw Awinda ](https://www.xsens.com/wearables/xsens-mtw-awinda) [ Movella DOT ](https://www.xsens.com/wearables/xsens-dot)
- Learn & Support
## Learn
[ Customer cases ](https://www.movella.com/resources?content_type=Customer%20Case) [ Productions ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/movella-production) [ Wall of fame ](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment/movella-wall-of-fame) [ Blogs ](https://www.movella.com/resources?content_type=blog) [ Live streams and Events ](https://www.movella.com/resources?content_type=event&content_type=live%20stream) [ Research and validation papers ](https://www.xsens.com/support/research-validation)
## Support
[ Xsens knowledge base ](https://base.movella.com/s/?language=en_US) [ Integrations & plugins ](https://www.xsens.com/support/integrations-overview) [ Software and documentation ](https://www.xsens.com/support/software-documentation) [ Tutorials ](https://www.xsens.com/tutorials)
[ Support request ](https://www.movella.com/support/request-support)
## Latest
[ Meet the winners of the Xsens Animation Contest ](https://www.xsens.com/company/press-room/movella-declares-winners-of-xsens-mocap-contest) [ How to choose the best Xsens motion capture setup ](https://www.xsens.com/resources/blog/choosing-the-best-xsens-motion-capture-setup) [ Learn more about our newest MTi-320 Active Heading Tracker ](https://www.xsens.com/resources/live-stream/active-heading-tracker-for-indoor-mobile-robots) [ How to choose the best Xsens inertial measurement unit ](https://www.movella.com/resources/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-xsens-inertial-measurement-unit) [ A deep dive into motion capture in workplace ergonomics ](https://www.xsens.com/resources/live-stream/utilizing-motion-capture-technology-in-workplace-ergonomics) [ Watch the recording of the Outdoor Mobile Robots conference featuring five industry leaders ](https://www.xsens.com/resources/live-stream/navigating-and-tracking-outdoor-mobile-robots)
- Company
## About us
[ About Movella ](https://www.xsens.com/company/about-us) [ Press room ](https://www.movella.com/company/press-room-) [ Media guide ](https://www.xsens.com/company/media-guide)
## Investor relations
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/investors)
## Collaborations
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/research-and-collaborations) [ Runner Assist ](https://www.movella.com/company/research-and-collaborations#overview) [ AnDy ](https://www.movella.com/company/research-and-collaborations#overview)
## Channel partners
[ Overview ](https://www.xsens.com/channel-partners) [ Become a channel partner ](https://www.xsens.com/channel-partners/become-a-channel-partner) [ Find a channel partner ](https://www.movella.com/company/channel-partners#partners)
## Careers
[ Working at Movella ](https://www.xsens.com/company/careers) [ Current vacancies ](https://careers.movella.com/openings)
- [ Store ](https://shop.movella.com/)
## Entertainment
[ Products ](https://shop.movella.com/entertainment/products) [ Accessories ](https://shop.movella.com/entertainment/accessories)
## Health & Sports
[ Products ](https://shop.movella.com/health-sports/products) [ Accessories ](https://shop.movella.com/health-sports/accessories)
## Automation & Mobility
[ Products ](https://shop.movella.com/automation-mobility/products) [ Accessories ](https://shop.movella.com/automation-mobility/accessories)
## Latest
[ How to choose the best Xsens Motion Capture setup ](https://www.xsens.com/resources/blog/choosing-the-best-xsens-motion-capture-setup) [ Movella introduces MTi-320 high performance Active Heading Tracker (AHT) ](https://www.xsens.com/company/press-room/movella-introduces-mti-320-high-performance-active-heading-tracker-aht-for-robotics-and-autonomous-vehicle-applications) [ How to choose the best Xsens inertial measurement unit ](https://www.movella.com/resources/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-xsens-inertial-measurement-unit)
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[Biomechanics Challenge 2023](https://www.xsens.com/biomech-home)
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# Information
[Learn more ](https://www.xsens.com/biomech-information#learn-more)
### Ready to make your move?
The Biomechanics Challenge is open for registration for teams up to 4 participants and 1 mentor. All participants receive the case study at the same time worldwide and 2 weeks after they’re expected to deliver the project. It is assumed that each participant will contribute equally to the challenge and therefore, the prize is attributed in name of all the registered names. This process is ensured by signing a prize agreement form by all the members of the team.
The top ranked teams will be invited for an online presentation in which they will present their work. The jury committee will be present to evaluate the projects. The webinar will be made public is freely accessible for anyone interested to attend. The top 3 projects will later be announced via social media and email.
At the end of the event, a certificate will be sent to every participant of the challenge.
**New this year: Mentors**
When registering, each team has the option to add a mentor to the team. The mentor will be kept informed about the different deadlines, deliverables and presentations. We will highly suggest that the mentor should be someone with a large amount of academic experience (e.g. professor, assistant professor, post-doc, researcher). However, this role will not be mandatory, nor will we require proof of qualification, since it is out of our work capacity to control these requirements.
Mentors can guide the group of students during the project and provide support to the team during the challenge.
[Register here](https://www.xsens.com/biomech-information#biomech-newsletter-signup)
#### Your questions answered...
Who is the challenge for?
The challenge is open to anyone with an interest in biomechanics, who wants to test their skills and take them to the next level. It will particularly suit Masters or PhD students specialising in biomechanics, physiotherapy, engineering, computer science and sport science.
How many people can make up a team?
Up to four people can form a team. They can also add a mentor. The mentor will guide the participants during the project, so, it makes sense to appoint a mentor with scientific experience in the subject (e.g. a professor or someone with experience of developing innovative solutions).
When is the challenge revealed?
On 9 March 2023 in the kick-off webinar. After that, the case study challenge will be available for all registrants.
What are the prizes?
**First prize:
**
The winning team receives an Awinda starter kit, with an Awinda docking station and one-year of an Xsens Analyze license. Also, a €5,000 development award can be given to the winning team to further develop the winning project. The prize is given jointly to the four members of the winning team.
**Second prize:
**The second-place team receive an Awinda starter kit, with an Awinda docking station and six months of an Xsens Analyze license.
**Third prize:
**
The third-place team receive a DOT kit with a charging station.
Additionally, all finalists will have the opportunity to enjoy a day in the Movella office to meet our team, get hands-on with our products and learn more about what we do.
Can participants in the challenge earn academic credits (ECTs)?
Here is a list of universities who will give credits to students who participate. If your university is not on the list, you can still take your certification of completion and the challenge case study to your graduate school, to discuss the possibilities for accreditation.
Biomechanics challenge 2023
### Who are the judges?
The jury committee will be made up of researchers working in the field of the case study, from different institutions and/or backgrounds and with hands-on experience of Movella’s technologies. The jury committee will review all submissions, evaluate the reports using select criteria and select the finalists to present in the public presentation. To ensure an unbiased decision, Movella won’t be part of the jury committee.
Jeroen van der Eb
Embedded scientist in speed skating and wintersport enthousiast.
April McPherson, PhD
Biomechanical engineer who worked with the US olympic team and is now focussing on injury prevention at the Emory sports laboratory.
Daniel Debertin
Ph.D. student at Innsbruck University, working with Xsens in movement analysis of skiing.
Damiano Fruet
Biomedical Engineer at the University of Trento and ski mountaineer.
Andrea Zignoli
Engineer specialised in the design of mathematical models of sports physiology and performance.
### Registration is closed
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- [Entertainment](https://www.xsens.com/entertainment)
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- [Research & Education](https://www.xsens.com/health-sports/research-education)
- Product
- [Xsens Sensor Modules](https://www.xsens.com/sensor-modules)
- [Xsens Analyze](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/mvn-analyze)
- [Xsens Animate](https://www.xsens.com/motion-capture/xsens-mvn-animate)
- [Wearables](https://www.xsens.com/products/wearables)
- Support
- [Support request](https://www.xsens.com/support/request-support)
- [Resources](https://www.xsens.com/resources)
- Company
- [About Us](https://www.xsens.com/company/about-us)
- [Collaborations](https://www.xsens.com/research-and-collaborations)
- [Channel Partners](https://www.xsens.com/channel-partners)
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