To Fit

To Fit

by | Apr 1, 2015

To Fit

A multi-scan solution

Project Info

Start date:
June 2014

End date:
April 2015

Funding:
To Fit Sàrl

Coordinator:
To Fit Sàrl

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Summary

The goal of this project was to develop a solution that aimed at creating a full body avatar of the user by merging head and body scans from different scanning technologies. The first task of this project was to investigate and prototype a solution that provided good quality textured head scans using an affordable multi-cameras system. Capturing the head with sufficiently high fidelity is of great importance to provide a convincingly realistic representation of the user.

The second task was to merge the results of the head scanning with body scan data using template fitting. This process allows easy extraction of body measurements for further usage and automatic generation of an internal skeleton for animation.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

by | Dec 15, 2014

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A dynamic analysis

Project Info

Start date:
March 2014

End date:
December 2014

Funding:
La Tour Hospital

Coordinator:
Artanim

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Summary

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition that involves pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers. It happens when the nerves or blood vessels are compressed in the thoracic outlet which is the area between the rib cage and clavicle.

The goal of this study was to better understand certain causes of TOS by performing a dynamic simulation of the shoulder complex. Repetitive arm and shoulder movements, as well as anatomical defects can play a role in the development of TOS. In this study, motion capture and medical imaging (CT, MRI) were combined to improve assessment of this condition in symptomatic patients.

Partners

Artanim
Modeling and simulation of the shoulder

La Tour Hospital – Division of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery
Clinical tests

Imaging center Rive Droite SA
Radiological acquisitions

 

Shoulder Rehabilitation

Shoulder Rehabilitation

by | Dec 7, 2014

Shoulder Rehabilitation

Simulation of physical exercises

Project Info

Start date:
April 2014

End date:
December 2014

Funding:
University Hospitals of Geneva

Coordinator:
Artanim

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Summary

Strengthening of shoulder muscles in rehabilitation protocols and sport practice can be achieved by a wide range of different exercises and several types of technique. In presence of a rotator cuff lesion, articular cartilage pathology or instability, recommendations for design of a shoulder strength training protocol aim at avoiding or minimizing subacromial impingement and stress on the articular cartilages or labrum. Very limited objective data is at disposable to emit such recommendations.

The goal of this study was to capture and simulate 30 to 50 rehabilitation exercises to study the impact on the glenohumeral joint (e.g. cartilage’s compression, incidence of subacromial impingement) and rotator cuff (e.g. tendon lengthening of the subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor). Ultimately, this study will better target rehabilitation exercises of the shoulder.

Partners

Artanim
Modeling and simulation of the shoulder

University Hospitals of Geneva – Unit of Physical Medicine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Selection of physical exercises

University Hospitals of Geneva – Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
Medical supervision

Related Publications

Charbonnier C, Lädermann A, Kevelham B, Chagué S, Hoffmeyer P, Holzer N. Shoulder Strengthening Exercises Adapted to Specific Shoulder Pathologies Can Be Selected Using New Simulation Techniques: A Pilot Study, Int J CARS, 13(2):321-330, 2018.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Lädermann A, Holzer N. Évaluation des effets potentiellement délétères d’exercices de l’épaule en fonction des pathologies rencontrées, Congrès de la Société Francophone d’Arthroscopie 2016, Paris, France, Revue de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique, 102(8):S307, December 2016.
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Holzer N, Chagué S, Lädermann A, Ziltener JL, Hoffmeyer P, Charbonnier C. High differences in subacromial space height and gleno-humeral compression according to shoulder muscle exercise type, Swiss Med Wkly, 145(Suppl. 210):32S, 2015.
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Charbonnier C, Kevelham B, Chagué S, Lädermann A, Ziltener JL, Hoffmeyer P, Holzer N. Impact of Shoulder Strengthening Exercises on the Shoulder Joint, 33rd International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Poitiers, France, June 2015.
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Charbonnier C, Kevelham B, Chagué S, Lädermann A, Ziltener JL, Hoffmeyer P, Holzer N. A Simplified Technique To Estimate Rotator Cuff Elongation During Complex Shoulder Motion, 29th International Congress of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, Int J CARS, June 2015.
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Holzer N, Chagué S, Lädermann A, Ziltener JL, Hoffmeyer P, Charbonnier C. Impact of Shoulder Strengthening Exercises on Subacromial Space Height and on Articular Cartilages and Labrum Compression Using Motion Capture Analysis, 16th EFORT Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, June 2015.
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Taylormatic

Taylormatic

by | Oct 1, 2014

Taylormatic

A multi-platform solution

Project Info

Start date:
December 2012

End date:
October 2014

Funding:
NoBrandSolution

Coordinator:
NoBrandSolution 

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Summary

The goal of this project was to provide a multi-platform product presentation and customization solution. The Taylormatic platform allows designers and producers to present their customizable products in a virtual yet visually realistic manner to potential clients, allowing them to manufacture products as required. At the same time it provides users with the freedom to configure products to their liking, while presenting them with a visually convincing result.

As part of this project, we worked on the research and development of a Kinect-based gesture recognition solution, as well as a multi-Kinect body scanning solution. The body scanner allows for the accurate size-estimation of fully dressed customers, for products where a size recommendation needs to be made.

Taking into account the full 3D asset production pipeline from initial design to final 3D content, we furthermore designed and developed asset management plugins for Unity which allow for the management and export of 3D assets and their meta data. Based on this data, the applications we developed ranging from a full in-store virtual mirror to optimized iOS and Android solutions, can be fully customized to support a wide variety of product types and visual identities.

Partners

NoBrandSolution
Concept creation, commercialization, asset design and creation

Artanim
Body scanning solution, gesture recognition, application development and asset management

12Cheer

12Cheer

by | Jun 6, 2014

12Cheer

Mobile video game

Project Info

Client:
Pom Pom Interactive

Year:
2014

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Summary

We performed the motion capture for a mobile game created by Pom Pom Interactive, a joint venture between the Swiss firms of Crown ADAM AG and Roundmesh Interactive.

During this shooting, we captured several cheerleading motion sequences that were integrated into the gameplay of the video game. The moves were performed by Flora Maurer from Eurodancers.

Credits

Production and realization
Duncan Pond
Steve Zindel

Actor
Flora Maurer

Motion capture and animation
Artanim