MetaMotion™ provides turnkey labs, validated capture methods and a unified data platform so researchers run high-quality, multi-site biomechanics studies with consistent protocols and clean data pipelines.
The challenge
Scaling biomechanics and movement-health research is hard. Studies are limited by inconsistent capture methods, variable operator skill, fragmented datasets and challenging data harmonisation across sites. These issues slow recruitment, complicate analysis and weaken the validity of multicentre trials. Researchers need an end-to-end solution that guarantees reproducible capture, transparent analytics and easy data export for publication and regulatory submission.
MetaMotion™ approach
We combine LabWork (turnkey lab design), validated capture standards (3D and IMU protocols), the Digital Twin platform for unified subject profiles, and Insight analytics for harmonised processing. Labs are built to specification, staff are trained and certified, and data flows into a secure platform with APIs for research export and analysis. This integrated stack reduces site-to-site variability and simplifies governance, consent and data sharing for multi-site programmes.
How it works (workflow)
Study scoping
Define objectives, endpoints, capture modalities and site requirements with MetaMotion™ research specialists.
Data capture & harmonisation
Sites capture standardised kinematics/kinetics (markerless, IMU or lab systems); data are normalised through Insight pipelines.
Export & publication
Secure exports, audit trails and documentation support statistical analysis, regulatory submission and academic publication.
Lab & protocol deployment
LabWork installs equipment, configures capture pipelines and provides SOPs and operator certification.
Central analysis & Digital Twin
Processed metrics and longitudinal measures feed the Digital Twin for cohort analysis, modelling and outcome tracking.
Why it matters
High-quality evidence underpins clinical practice, product approvals and large-scale prevention programmes. Without reproducible methods and harmonised data, trials risk bias, delayed publication, and regulatory hurdles. MetaMotion™ removes these barriers by delivering standardised lab design, certified operator training and a single platform that unifies raw captures, processed biomechanics and longitudinal outcomes – accelerating trustworthy science and faster translation into care.
Key benefits
MetaMotion™ turns complex, multi-site biomechanics research into a reproducible, auditable process that scales. By standardising capture, training and analytics, we reduce methodological noise so findings are robust, comparable and publication-ready.
Standardised capture
LabWork SOPs and calibrated systems ensure uniform data across sites.
Operator certification
Training and certification reduce inter-operator variability and improve data quality.
Unified data model
The Digital Twin aggregates multimodal signals into a consistent subject profile for longitudinal analysis.
Harmonised analytics
Insight pipelines normalise kinematics/kinetics so multicentre datasets are comparable.
Regulatory readiness
Secure data exports, audit trails and documentation support ethics, compliance and publication needs.
Clinical validation & evidence base
MetaMotion™ bases protocols on validated 3D gait and IMU workflows and pairs those with lab calibrations and testing procedures used in clinical research. LabWork deployments are designed for research accuracy and repeatability; the platform maintains provenance and versioning so every processed metric is traceable back to raw capture and SOP.
Measurable outcomes to expect
- Reduced site-to-site measurement variance and improved statistical power.
- Faster onboarding of sites with standard lab builds and operator training.
- Simpler governance and data sharing using platform APIs and secure export mechanisms.
Typical use cases
- Multi-site clinical trials evaluating rehabilitation interventions or orthopaedic devices.
- Longitudinal cohort studies linking movement metrics to outcomes (falls, frailty, performance).
- Industry validation studies for sensors, wearables or algorithmic biomarkers requiring standardised lab environments.
Operational model for research partners
- Pilot & protocol design: Collaborate on protocol, endpoints and sample-size modelling.
- Turnkey deployment: LabWork installs equipment, validates capture chains and certifies operators.
- Platform integration: Connect site captures to the Digital Twin and Insight for centralised processing and dashboards.
- Scale & support: Ongoing calibration, maintenance and project support to keep studies running smoothly across sites.