In our laboratory, we combine scientific approach with innovation and offer new perspectives on the interaction between technology and humans. We focus on evaluating human activity from both a physical and mental perspective. The physical strain is most often evaluated in the context of excessive overload in industrial production. Further, we specialize in investigating people's reactions and emotions in various environments, both in the real and virtual worlds.

Using modern technologies such as muscle strain measurement, body movement analysis, eye tracking, skin conductivity measurement, heart rate and respiration monitoring, we conduct detailed analyses of human behaviour and decision-making processes. This data allows us to better understand how people respond to stimuli, contributing to the development of new technologies, improving user experiences, and providing deeper insights into human behaviour.

We collaborate with prominent experts in the field of ergonomics, physiology, psychology and industrial engineering. Our employees meet the highest professional requirements in the Czech Republic. This is a professional qualification: 39-009-N Specialist in ergonomics, according to Act No. 179/2006 Coll., as amended.

More information: https://www.narodnikvalifikace.cz/kvalifikace-1384-Specialista_v_ergonomii

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

TEA CAPTIV and EMG Holter

Key equipment of our laboratory. Two devices for measuring local muscular load using the integrated electromyography method. In addition, the TEA Captiv system is a multi-sensory system that can be used to measure and analyse various aspects of human behaviour.

• Galvanic skin response – changes in skin conductivity are an indicator of emotional reactions such as stress or excitement. It helps us determine the intensity of emotional states during experiments.
• Heart Rate Monitoring – helps us to observe physiological changes related to emotions and decision-making processes. An increase in heart rate can indicate tension, stress, or excitement.
• Breathing Monitoring – the rate and rhythm of breathing is important for analysing relaxation, tension, or anxiety in participants. Changes in breathing patterns can be a key indicator of emotional states during experiments.

NEON Pupil Labs

This tool allows for precise tracking of eye movements and participants' focus on specific stimuli. It helps us analyse how people perceive and respond to visual cues in different environments.

Motion Capture suit Perception Neuron Studio Inertial System

It is a kinematic suit for the position detection of a person in real time. It contains a total of 17 motion sensors. As an additional device, we use Motion Capture Perception Neuron Studio Gloves containing 6 motion sensors for grip evaluation or gestures simulation.

Strain gauge PDN-20

Tensometric set for measuring push-pull forces.

Jamar PLUS+ dynamometers

The set of force meters from the JAMAR company is mainly used to measure the grip force or the forces exerted by the fingers of the hand during assembly. The set consists of a JAMAR Plus+ digital hand-held load cell (up to 90 kg) and a JAMAR digital finger load cell (up to 15 kg).

Polar M430 GPS and a Polar Vantage M2 watch with heart rate monitor

Watch and chest belt for monitoring the heart rate of the workers.