At this site, we study a variety of people - athletes, patients (e.g. cardiac, kidney, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc.) and hundreds of healthy participants of all ages.
This facility is located on the 4rth floor of Connell wing in the WJ Henderson Centre for Patient-Oriented Research (WJHCPOR), within the Centre for Neuroscience Suite Room 02.4.031. The suite is divided into 2 rooms containing:
- End-Point and Exoskeleton classic Kinarm™ Labs
- Exoskeleton Kinarm™ (UTS) the newest design where the motors are under the shoulder
Bookings are scheduled on a calendar system through Queen's University. Trained operators with ethics approval may book this robot by contacting Kim Moore. Parking is available to researchers and participants in the underground lot on Stuart St.
Specialized Labs at KGH
Exoskeleton Lab
A marvel of modern engineering, this lab features a robot that can adapt seamlessly to the physiologies of both children and adults, making it a versatile tool for a wide spectrum of motion studies. Motors are located under the shoulders, enabling full access to the head for TMS and other neuro-stimulation techniques.
End-Point
The End-Point Lab is equipped with a Kinarm™ robot that can be configured for participants in either seated or standing positions.
- When standing, participants are supported by a fall arrest system.
- Integrated force plates record pressure from underfoot for detailed balance analysis.
- Eye-tracking technology gives us information on how vision works with movement and behaviour.
Please note that this lab shares a room with the Exoskeleton Classic so bookings are on the same calendar.
Exoskeleton Classic
The Exoskeleton Classic is suitable for participants of all ages and offers integrated eye-tracking technology.
Please note that the Exoskeleton classic shares a room with the End-Point, so bookings are made on the same calendar.