Date: 28/10/2011

ADI' MEMS chips finds use in study of rowing kinematics

Roessingh Research & Development (RRD), a Netherlands research center specializing in ambulatory 3D analysis of human motion, is using the Xsens MVN system to study rowing kinematics and the associated implications for competitive rowing. The Xsens MVN system developed by Xsens Technologies B.V uses Analog Devices' MEMS devices to produce accurate 3D movement and kinematic output.

"As a key enabling technology within Xsens' high-quality motion capture solutions, ADI's iMEMS inertial sensing devices are allowing RRD to apply advanced motion tracking technology to competitive rowing in ways previously unexplored," said Chris Baten, Program Manager, RRD.

"Whether it's keeping athletes in top form, improving navigation in medical robots, helping industrial operators extend factory equipment life, or preventing automotive rollovers, Analog Devices' high performance MEMS inertial sensing technology adds a new dimension that transforms many conventional applications," said Bill Murphy, product line director, MEMS/Sensor Technology Group, Analog Devices.

Xsens MVN is equipped with 17 motion trackers (MTx) containing more than 80 high-performance ADI iMEMS inertial sensors and 17 ADI Blackfin DSPs (digital signal processors).