Laboratory Facilities

6-axis Motion Simulator

6-axis motion simulator

The motion system is designed for studies with humans and consists of a 3x2 meter table controlled by 6 hydraulic actuators.

Horizontal Vibrator

horizontal vibration test rig

This single-axis human-rated electro-hydraulic vibrator provides horizontal motion for studies with human subjects.

Turn Table

turn table

The motor-driven turntable is capable of reproducing arbitrary continuous or oscillatory yaw motions.

Indenter Rig

Indentor Rig

The indenter rig is used for measuring the dynamic stiffness of seat cushions and dynamic characteristics of suspension seat components.

Vertical Vibrator

vertical vibration test rig

This single-axis human-rated electro-hydraulic vibrator provides vertical motion for studies with human subjects.

12 m Tilting and Translating Cabin

12 meter translating and tilting motion cabin

This test rig is used for research into motion sickness, discomfort and postural instability caused by low-frequency motions.

Treadmill

treadmill

Kistler Gaitway® treadmill is a complete gait analysis system measuring vertical ground reaction forces and center of pressure.

Electrodynamic Shakers

Electrodynamic shakers

The Human Factors Research Unit laboratory has a wide range of electrodynamic vibrators with varying displacements up to 50 mm.