Olympic Sports Animation

Olympic Sports Animation

by | Jan 15, 2014

Olympic Sports Animation

Sochi 2014

Project Info

Client:
Kenzan SA

Year:
2014

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Summary

We were contacted by Kenzan SA for the making of a 3D animation requiring different short captures of professional athletes. To this aim, we spent several days in the Swiss mountains to perform the motion capture of the following winter disciplines: Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboard, ice hockey, speed skating and bobsleigh.

The final animation was shown on a spherical 360° display at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi 2014 at the Omega House.

Credits

Modeling, animation and rendering
Kenzan SA

Motion capture
Artanim

MyHip

MyHip

by | Jan 5, 2014

MyHip

Dynamic planning for THA

Project Info

Start date:
February 2012

End date:
January 2014

Funding:
Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI)

Coordinator:
Haute Ecole de Santé (HEdS)

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Summary

MyHip aims at creating a complete solution for the planning and execution of total hip arthroplasty (THA). By considering preoperatively the kinematics of the prosthetic hip and pelvis tilting, accurately modeled from the patient morphology, a dynamic planning for THA can be defined. This novel planning provides operating parameters which aim to minimize the onset of articular conflicts and (sub-)luxations. Furthermore, the creation of intra-operative guidance tools for the faithful reproduction of the surgical planning strengthens this dynamic planning for THA.

In this project, Artanim was responsible for the development of the dynamic simulation module of the prosthetic hip driven by motion capture data.

Partners

Haute Ecole de Santé (HEdS)
Radiological image processing and 3D postoperative reconstruction

Artanim
Development of the dynamic simulation module of prosthetic hips

University Hospitals of Geneva – Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
Clinical tests and medical supervision

Medacta International SA
Development of surgical guides and planning software, business supervision

Related Publications

Schmid J, Chênes C, Chagué S, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P, Bernardoni M, Charbonnier C. MyHip: Supporting Planning and Surgical Guidance for a Better Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study, Int J CARS, 10(10):1547-1556, 2015.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Schmid J, Kolo FC, Bernardoni M, Christofilopoulos P. Analysis of Hip Range of Motion in Everyday Life: A Pilot Study, Hip Int, 25(1):82-90, 2015.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Chênes C, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P, Bernardoni M, Schmid J. Post-operative Kinematics Assessment in Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study, Swiss Med Wkly, Suppl. 204, 144:37S, 2014.
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Schmid J, Chênes C, Chagué S, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P, Bernardoni M, Charbonnier C. Computer-assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: from Pre-operative Planning to Post-operative Assessment, 14th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS), Milan, Italy, June 2014.
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Schmid J, Chênes C, Chagué S, Christofilopoulos P, Charbonnier C, Bernardoni M. MyHip: Personalized Planning and Surgical Guidance in Total Hip Arthroplasty, Swiss Congress for Health Professions (SCHP), Bern, Switzerland, March 2014.
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Christofilopoulos P, Chagué S, Schmid J, Bartolone P, Hoffmeyer P, Charbonnier C. Using Motion Capture and MRI to Accurately Determine the Hip Range of Motion in Everyday Life, 26th Annual Congress of the International Society of Technology in Arthroplasty, Miami, Florida, Bone Joint J, 95-B(Supp 34):29, October 2013.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Ponzoni M, Bernardoni M, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P. Congruence and Impingement in Total Hip Arthroplasty during Everyday Tasks, 26th Annual Congress of the International Society of Technology in Arthroplasty, Miami, Florida, Bone Joint J, 95-B(Supp 34):27, October 2013.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Ponzoni M, Bernardoni M, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P. Assessment of Congruence and Impingement of Prosthetic Hips during Everyday Tasks, Swiss Med Wkly, Suppl. 198, 143:32S-33S, 2013.
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Christofilopoulos P, Chagué S, Schmid J, Hoffmeyer P, Charbonnier C. Hip Range of Motion in Everyday Life, Swiss Med Wkly, Suppl. 198, 143:27S, 2013.
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Christofilopoulos P, Chagué S, Schmid J, Bartolone P, Hoffmeyer P, Charbonnier C. Accuracy Assessment of Hip Clinical Exam, Swiss Med Wkly, Suppl. 198, 143:27S, 2013.
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The Great Imitator

The Great Imitator

by | Jun 25, 2013

The Great Imitator

Tribute to Charlie Chaplin

Project Info

Client:
Boris Beer

Year:
2013

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Summary

We performed the motion capture for a short movie entitled The Great Imitator created by the Swiss filmmaker Boris Beer. This short animated movie is a tribute to Charlie Chaplin.

The goal of the shooting was to capture some iconic scenes of Charlie Chaplin’s most famous movies. For example, we captured the scene from The Great Dictator where Chaplin plays with an inflatable globe. We also captured the famous nut screwing scene from Modern Times, as well as some scenes from The Kid.

Credits

Director
Boris Beer

Actor
Fabrice Bessire

Motion capture
Artanim

Sexual Activity after THA

Sexual Activity after THA

by | Apr 10, 2013

Sexual Activity after THA

A motion capture study

Project Info

Start date:
January 2013

End date:
April 2013

Funding:
–

Coordinator:
Artanim

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Summary

Many patients wonder about the risks related to sexual activity after total hip arthroplasty (THA), but this issue remains rarely discussed between patients and surgeons. To date, the relative risk of prosthetic or bony impingement and joint instability during sexual activities after THA is unknown. Hip range of motion necessary to perform sexual positions has also never been quantified.

The goal of this study was to obtain realistic motion data for 12 common sexual positions and to evaluate relative risk of impingement and joint instability during their practice. We therefore conducted an in-vivo study with two volunteers using motion capture and magnetic resonance imaging. The data obtained were then used for computer simulations of prosthetic hip joint 3D models. Our aim was to provide surgeon or other healthcare professionals with scientifically validated information, as well as specific instructions to answer patient’s inquiries.

Partners

Artanim
Motion capture and analysis, dynamic simulation of prosthetic hip models

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

Medacta International SA
3D planning and prosthetic hip models

Related Publications

Christofilopoulos P, Charbonnier C. CORR Insights®: High Rates of Interest in Sex in Patients With Hip Arthritis, Clin Orthop Relat Res, 474(2):300-301, 2016.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Ponzoni M, Bernardoni M, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P. Activités sexuelles après arthroplastie totale de hanche (PTH), XIV congrès de la SOFAMEA, Geneva, Switzerland, February 2015.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Ponzoni M, Bernardoni M, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P. Risk Assessment of Sexual Activity after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), Swiss Med Wkly, Suppl. 204, 144:35S, 2014.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Ponzoni M, Bernardoni M, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P. Sexual Activity after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Motion Capture Study, 15th EFORT Congress, London, UK, June 2014.
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Charbonnier C, Chagué S, Ponzoni M, Bernardoni M, Hoffmeyer P, Christofilopoulos P. Sexual Activity after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Motion Capture Study, J Arthroplasty, 29(3):640-647, 2014.
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Award

Light Tracking

Light Tracking

by | Mar 2, 2013

Light Tracking

Baselworld 2013

Project Info

Client:
Kenzan SA

Year:
2013

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Summary

Contracted by Kenzan SA, we created an innovative system for presenting objects or products. The Light Tracking system allows to illuminate a moving object and to display graphical content related to the presented object.

Here, the goal was to illuminate a watch. A video tracking system was developed in order to follow the movements of the watch. The tracked position was used to generate the projection of the lighting and graphics around the watch.

This system was used for Omega’s press conferences at Baselworld 2013.

Credits

Concept and design
Kenzan SA

System development
Artanim