These facilities are used for basic science research, where we seek to better understand fundamental questions about movement and the brain.
The lab is located on the first floor of Queen's University's Abramsky Hall, at 21 Arch Street. The wheelchair-accessible entrance uses a key-operated elevator. Please arrange access in advance by contacting Kim Moore.
Here's a closer look at the specialized equipment in our facility
Exoskeleton Lab
Location:
Room 106
Overview:
This lab offers an array of technologies including an Exoskeleton Classic Kinarm with integrated eye-tracking technology.
It is suitable for studying adult participants and larger children.
EMG
This lab is equipped with EMG (Electromyography) recording technology.
EMG is a technique used to measure the electrical activity of muscles. It records the signals generated when muscles contract, providing insights into muscle function, coordination, and nervous system activity.
EMG is widely used in neuroscience research, clinical diagnostics, and rehabilitation to study motor control, detect neuromuscular disorders, and assess muscle response to stimuli (such as TMS). It can be recorded using surface electrodes (placed on the skin) or intramuscular electrodes (inserted into the muscle) for more detailed analysis.
EMG can be collected simultaneously while testing a participant in the Kinarm™ robot.
TMS
This lab is equipped with TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. It is commonly used in neuroscience research to study brain function and connectivity.
TMS works by generating a brief magnetic pulse that induces an electrical current in targeted brain regions. This can either enhance or inhibit neural activity, helping researchers and clinicians better understand brain mechanisms and develop new treatments.
This technology can be used simultaneously while testing a participant in the Kinarm™ robot.