In our tesbed, 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

Complex Human Behavior Analysis

TEA Captiv is the key equipment of our testbed. The TEA Captiv system is a multi-sensory system that can be used to measure and analyse various aspects of human behaviour with following sensors.

• Muscle strain (EMG) – with electromyography sensors we are able to measure and evaluate muscular load using the integrated electromyography method.
• Motion tracking (IMU units) – motion-tracking sensors are used to capture body posture, movement patterns, and joint dynamics in real time. It allows researchers to analyse how users move during work tasks, training scenarios, or immersive XR experiences.
• Galvanic skin response (GSR) – 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 (ECG) – helps us to observe physiological changes related to emotions and decision-making processes. An increase in heart rate can indicate tension, stress, or excitement.
• Breath 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.
• Pushing and pulling forces (load cell) – The load cell enables precise measurement of push and pull forces exerted by participants in ergonomic or industrial task simulations. It is particularly useful for quantifying the physical effort required in manual tasks, tool handling, cobot interaction, or operator training scenarios.

Eye-Tracking System

The NEON Pupil Labs glasses enables precise tracking of eye movements and evaluate participants' focus on specific stimuli. It helps us analyse how people perceive and respond to visual stimuli in different environments thanks to gaze direction and fixation monitoring in real time.

Evaluation of Human Motion

The motion capture suit Perception Neuron Studio Inertial System is a kinematic system 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.

Evaluation of Forces

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). For push-pull forces measurement a tensometric set Strain gauge PDN-20 can be used.

Heart Rate Monitoring in Rough Conditions

The Polar M430 GPS watch and chest strap set and the Polar Vantage M2 watch can be used to monitor the heart rate of workers in demanding field conditions.