Our Expertise

The link between research and education at Thomas More university college is of great importance for MOBILAB. We have a strong internal and external network in health and wellbeing. We have acquired expertise in the following domains:

Biomedical technology and complex signal processing

  • Integration of sensors in clothing, orthopaedic devices, etc.  (Embedded Sensing)
  • Real-time biomedical signal and video editing
  • Development of platforms for data transfer and storage of (bio)medical data
  • Ambulant and longitudinal monitoring of biomedical signals

Motion capture

  • 3D-motion capture and analysis (gait analysis, sports, ergonomy...)
  • Dynamic 3D topographic scanning (49 frames per second), scanning of areas of the body, e.g. foot, face,...
  • Dynamic foot pressure measurements

Computer simulation
  • Strength and stiffness calculations for biomedical applications (finite element analysis)
  • Musculoskeletal simulation of the effect of ortheses and prostheses

Design and construction of biomechanical and biomedical systems
  • Robotic simulations with i.a. artificial feet, shoes, orthopaedic appliances
  • Assistive technological devices in care
  • Exoskeletons and active intelligent joints for rehabilitation purposes
  • Construction of prototypes of clinical appliances
Ortheses and prostheses
  • Design, test and functionally evaluate orthopaedic aids
  • Patient specific optimization of i.a. orthopaedic insoles, ankle-foot ortheses, lower leg prostheses...

Footwear technology
  • Design and construction of prototypes of medically justified footwear

Ageing in place
  • Monitoring and support of people in order to live longer independently at home
  • Integration of contactless sensors in domestic or work environment
  • Automatic tracking of self-reliance and safety
  • Serious gaming for the benefit of home rehabilitation