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Kinesis

The Kinesis Lab is a shared multi-space laboratory for design, exploration, and experimentation, related movement by utilizing Robotics, Artificial intelligence, and Automation technologies.This cutting-edge laboratory is meticulously outfitted with state-of-the-art technology in the realms of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, like Mobile Robots, Drones, Robotic arms, Motion capture system, etc, that NYUAD Researchers and collaborators are using to perform their research activities in a very broad spectrum of applications. The lab's design fosters an environment of innovation, where researchers can push the boundaries of what's possible in their research field, creating a hub of technological advancement and scientific inquiry.

Arena

The Arena is the dedicated area for motion experimentation. The Arena is a 17m x 6.4m x 8m space constructed from adaptable truss structures with surrounding nets for safety and can be reconfigured accordingly. The lighting system is controllable for colors and intensity, and removable protective mattresses cover the ground area. The Arena is equipped with a local position tracking system, a 2 kW sound system, a projection system, and a high-speed ethernet and wireless network.

Workspace

The Workspace houses workstations for eight scientists with a high-speed local network and controllable lighting system. The Workspace is also home to a high-performance GPU unit and a safe charging station for LiPo batteries.

Equipment

The lab's equipment focuses on facilitating motion experimentation. At its core are the Motion Capture System, a Robotic Arm, linear and Rotary stages, VR equipment, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) and Mobile Robots, and a plethora of Payloads such as 3D Scanners, Visible - Thermal - Hyperspectral cameras, Communication Modules, etc.

Applications and Research

The Kinesis laboratory can be instrumental in the realization of projects in a wide range of fields, such as:

Biomechanical

● Gait Analysis and Rehabilitation
● Posture, Balance, and Motor Control
● Athletics (sports performance, movement evaluation)
● Animal biomechanics and science
● Psychology and Neurology research


Engineering

● Robotics (UAV, industrial robots, robots localization, movement analysis, trajectory generation)
● Product design and evaluation (Car production industry, Aerospace, etc.)
● Virtual Reality, Immersive Reality, and Augmented Reality (Subject localization, gesture recognition)
● Aerodynamics research
● Control systems
● Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning (Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, etc)

Entertainment

● Video game development (Character animation, object animation, effects generation)
● Film production (Character animation, Object movement and animation, Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) )
● Sound and motion application and research (Music performance and pedagogy,
● Neuroscience, Music psychology research)

Services

Users of the Kinesis Lab can receive highly specialized support in all aspects of the lab. This includes:
● Project-specific consultations
● Project execution support
● Operation of the equipment
● Training on the equipment

Equipment List

  • Linear and rotary stages
  • 3D Scanners
  • Drones
  • Quadruped Mobile Robots
  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles
  • Hyperspectral camera
  • Motion Capture System
  • Power Supplies
  • Robotic Arms
  • Thermal / Visual Zoom Cameras
  • Wireless Communication modules