Excellence in Human Performance Assessment

Force Plates

The 3D-Force plate demonstrates outstanding performance and high accuracy with its four strain gauge sensors measuring the vertical, fore-aft and lateral ground reaction forces. Up to 20 force plates can be connected simultaneously and synchronously on a digital interface: optimal signal quality, versatility and very simple integration to set up an instrumented floor.

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Application

    • NBiomechanics
    • NResearch
    • NPostural and movement analysis
    • NJump analysis

    Functionalities

    • NData recording & analysis (e.g. for research facilities)
    • NPatient evaluation (e.g. for clinical research facilities)
    • NOnline feedback to user (e.g. for training facilities)
    • NCustom lab setup
    • NDigital data streaming to Qualisys MoCap systems
    • NReal-time force and CoP feedback

    System performance features

    • NExtremely wide measuring range
    • NExcellent measuring accuracy
    • NCustom flooring material
    • NFloor integration options
    • NBuilt-in amplifier with acquisition system
    • NLAN connection
    • NDigital trigger inputs/output for synchronisation with EMG and MoCap system
    • NMaster/slave synchronisation
    • NControl, acquisition & analysis software included
    • NFull access to raw data and processed data
    • NCost-effective

    Biomechanical parameters

    • NJump module
    • ELeft-right dynamic loading display
    • Ejump phases automatic detection
    • Epeak forces, rates, impulses, powers, ratios, symetry index...

    Software 

      Lab integration

      Lab integration features an aluminum base plate for precise levelling, ensuring accurate measurements and seamless integration into suspended floors. The flooring plate is meant to bring any custom flooring material on top of the force plate (vinyl, gym, sports flooring). Dummies replacement plates are also available to easily customize your lab setup.

      Ethernet interface offers versatility and straightforward integration for up to 20 force plates. Arsalis force plate can be easily integrated with existing data acquisition systems such as 3D motion tracking, electromyography, and metabolic energy expenditure measurement systems.

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