BOB Biomechanics Analysis Software

 

BOB is software for biomechanical analysis of the human body, with the full English name Biomechanics of Bodies. The BOB software is divided into two versions: RESEARCH and TEACHING. BoB is a leading musculoskeletal analysis software package, designed to be user-friendly and rigorously analytical, making BoB an ideal choice for teaching and research. BoB is widely used in academia and industry, with applications including product design, sports performance analysis, equipment design and development, human-computer interaction, vehicle design testing, robot/exoskeleton design, ergonomics, and more.

 

Development Background

BoBis developed in MATLAB, inheriting many features of MATLAB, including efficient solving algorithms, plotting operations, and large data processing.

 

Data Reading

BoBAll stored data files can be accessed directly through MATLAB. The BoB package includes BoB in P code, allowing BoB to run in the MATLAB environment, access MATLAB for graphic processing, and integrate user-customized M code into BoB.

 

Authoritative Recognition

BoBHas been recognized by the MathWorks Connections program.

 

BOBFeatures

1.Easy Data Import

• C3D files - set markers based on the Helen Hayes model;

• CALC files - exported from Perception Neuron;

• HPF files - exported from Delsys system for analyzing EMG signals;

• MVNX files - from Xsens;

• BVH files - Biovision, Motion Builder, and Rokoko variants;

• CSV files - regarding Euler joint angles

• Text files;

• User-defined equations;

2. A large online video library

BoB has a large online video library that canguide users to understand the functions of BoB.

 

3. Simple and convenient operation methods

BoBEasy to use, with a short learning curve.

 

4. Extensive analysis capabilities

Including point position/velocity/acceleration, segment direction, anatomical trajectory, center of mass position, body energy/power, velocity vector, joint angles, joint range of motion, joint torque, ground reaction force, joint contact force, muscle force, muscle length, muscle contraction rate, muscle energy/power..

(This video provides a detailed explanation of the functions and features of the BOB software.)

 

BOB Service Methods

• Users can try BOB for free (click here for trial application details);

• Each BoB license includes one hour of user support;

• BOB allows users to transfer it to another computer;

• Users can easily change the height and mass of the human model;

• Convenient and flexible product offering;

• Product categories available:

BoB/Research Long-term permanent license + 3 years of free upgrade service
BoB/Teaching 10 seats 1-year license
20 seats 1-year license
50 seats 1-year license
Student 1-year license
BOB/EMG Long-term permanent license + 3 years of free upgrade service
BOB/Ergo Long-term permanent license + 3 years of free upgrade service
MVN Analyze real-time streaming Long-term permanent license + 3 years of free upgrade service
BOB/Research/Ergo/EMG Long-term permanent license + 3 years of free upgrade service
BOB/Research/Ergo/EMG/streaming Long-term permanent license + 3 years of free upgrade service

• Other supporting products: EMG, Ergo software and its supporting hardware;

 

Software Operating Platform

WINDOWS Computer

• Windows 7 or higher;

• Any Intel or AMD x86-64 processor (recommended 4 logical cores);

• Hardware-accelerated graphics card supporting OpenGL 3.3 and 1GB GPU memory;

• 16GB RAM;

• Minimum 5GB of available disk space;

• Internet connection required;

Apple Computer

• macOS Catalina (10.15) or higher;

• Any Intel x86-64 processor (recommended 4 logical cores);

• Minimum 4GB (recommended 8GB) RAM;

• OpenGL 3.3 is recommended;

• At least 8GB of available disk space;

• Internet connection required;

Application Cases

Luggage placement action analysis

Ground reaction force demonstration

Artistic gymnast

Trajectory tracking

Muscle Activity Monitoring

Outdoor Sports Biomechanical Analysis

Cricket - Biomechanical Analysis

Maintenance Actions - Biomechanical Analysis

Clinical Analysis

Horticultural Digging

F1Racing Maintenance Area

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