Shoulder Simulator

Technical Specifications:

• Joint Reaction Force: 2 kN max.
• Abduction: 60°+
• Testfrequency: ≤50 Hz 
• Testing space: ~ 2500 × 800 × 1500 mm (L × B × H)
• Drive System: Electrodynamic rotary motors
• Testing types: Investigation of rotator cuff ruptures and their compensation or implant performance during abduction movement
• Data acquisition & control: Control via LabVIEW and MATLAB with integration of external sensors; motion capture is recorded by Optitrack
• Available load sensors: Tension sensors (4x450 N, 4x 2.5 kN), and 6DoF compression 
• sensor (2 kN;  500N Shear)
• Can be combined with other measurement systems: DIC, MoCap, IMU
• Number of available systems: 1