The Motion Capture Hub provides an advanced motion analysis service with a primary remit to support enterprise activity. The hub founded in 2013 has since grown through funding from the University, Lincolnshire County Council, European Union ERDF and UKRI HEIF to become a prominent UK technology hub. Our expansion in 2020 into a second motion capture studio offers increased access to the advanced motion measuring facilities. The hub houses a 29-camera system capable of tracking retroreflective balls to 0.1mm accuracy to measure any motion such as facial expressions or multiple people interacting. This can be integrated with our other technologies including those measuring acceleration, forces, muscle activity and high-speed video, and all equipment is portable for visiting customers’ sites. The team includes a dedicated manager and academics with expertise in capturing and analysing motion and experience of applying this to industry in measuring machinery, people and animals. Clients have ranged from local SMEs (developing innovative leisure products) to a multinational motor racing team (assessing processes), and we have two current KTPs. To engage new customers, we access for example LCC-ERDF funding and the University’s Productivity Vouchers to support free pilot-work, and we assist companies with KTP applications for long-term projects.
Dr Anthony Gorman, School of Sport and Exercise Science
Dr Franky Mulloy, School of Sport and Exercise Science
Dr Sandy Willmott, School of Sport and Exercise Science
Prof David R Mullineaux, School of Sport and Exercise Science