Masters Applied Projects

Project 22

Motion Capture Lab Development for Neuro-Pathway Studies

Student:
Cade Montplaisir

Mentors:

Dr. Stephen Helms Tillery, PhD - Arizona State University, SBHSE
Dr. Sydney Schaefer, PhD - Arizona State University, SBHSE
Dr. Justin Tanner, PhD – Arizona State University, SBHSE

YouTube Link:
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Zoom Link:
https://asu.zoom.us/j/86145966534


Abstract
Proprioception, or the location of limbs and the human body in space is critically important to the study of neuropathways and how these neuropathways can be augmented. In this project, it is vital to develop a lab that can consistently produce accurate measurements of proprioception. We have developed a motion capture space that demonstrates a clean testing environment with very little masking and little to no motion capture noise. This lab utilized Vicon Bonita cameras and the Vicon Nexus software that is capable of accurate and reliable motion tracking. In addition to this we have developed a motion capture model that can be used to determine the exact location of the right arm in space and also allows for continual tracking of the arm. The model consists of a compression shirt with 4 markers for the upper arm segment and 4 markers for the lower arm segment. In addition to the compression shirt a glove was used to create a hand segment that includes a marker on the right fingertip. This model will allow for baseline proprioceptive tests to determine the role that vision plays in proprioception and also the role of memory. Following completion of the development of this lab further studies can be conducted that allow for complete integration of the motion capture lab with a Virtual Reality system that can be used for further proprioceptive studies.