Shimmer Development Kits – zestawy deweloperskie do pomiarów biomechanicznych i fizjologicznych

Shimmer Development Kits – Development Kits for Biomechanical and Physiological Measurements

Shimmer Development Kits are a family of research and development kits based on the Shimmer3/Shimmer3R wireless sensor platform. The kits enable the recording of movement data, biomechanical data, and physiological signals such as ECG, EMG, GSR/EDA, PPG, bioimpedance, and parameters derived from force sensors and strain gauges.

The Shimmer platform is designed for scientific research, prototyping, movement analysis, biomechanics, sports, rehabilitation, psychophysiological studies, and integration of sensors into custom applications and research systems.

Depending on the kit selected, data can be transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth in real time or stored locally in the device's memory. Multi-sensor kits enable the synchronization of multiple Shimmer devices during a single experiment.

Technical Specifications

Shimmer3/Shimmer3R wireless wearable sensor platform
Data transmission to a computer or mobile device via Bluetooth
Local data logging capability to the device's microSD card
Simultaneous data recording and synchronization from multiple Shimmer sensors
Synchronization with other measurement systems via a real-time clock
Real-time measurement support and analysis of locally stored data
Integrated inertial sensors in selected units: accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer
Motion measurement in a 9 DoF configuration
Integrated altimeter in sets using the IMU platform
3D spatial orientation measurement capability in IMU units
Configurable measurement ranges of inertial sensors
Simultaneous recording of physiological and movement data in compatible units
Single sensor or multi-sensor research configurations possible
Multi-sensor sets available with Shimmer Dock, Consensys Base6, or Consensys Base15 – depending on configuration
Ability to load, configure, update firmware, and download data from multiple sensors using the Consensys platform
Open Shimmer firmware available for developer use
Ability to integrate with your own software using the Shimmer API and drivers

Available Models

Consensys Bundle Development Kit
A complete kit enabling the use of various Shimmer sensor types within a single platform. It allows for measurements including IMU, ECG, EMG, GSR/EDA, PPG, and Bridge Amplifier+.

Consensys GSR Development Kit
This kit is designed to measure galvanic skin response (GSR), electrodermal activity (EDA), and photoplethysmography (PPG). It also allows for determining parameters related to heart rate and heart rate variability, while simultaneously recording movement data.

Consensys EMG Development Kit
This kit allows for recording two channels of surface electromyography (EMG) and movement activity. The unit can also be used for ECG measurements, but a single sensor cannot measure ECG and EMG simultaneously.

Consensys ECG Development Kit
This kit is designed to record four channels of ECG. It also allows for surface EMG measurements and recording data from inertial sensors. ECG and EMG cannot be recorded simultaneously by a single unit.

Consensys IMU Development Kit
A motion research kit equipped with 9 DoF inertial sensors and an altimeter. It records data from an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer and enables 3D spatial orientation determination.

Shimmer3R EBio Consensys Development Kit
A kit designed for measuring bioimpedance and ECG. It can be used, among other things, to monitor respiratory parameters, including changes related to breathing, and simultaneously record 9 DoF motion data.

Consensys 200g IMU Development Kit
An IMU version designed for measuring very high accelerations – up to 200 g. In addition to measuring high g-forces, it retains the functionality of the Shimmer3R inertial platform.

Consensys Bridge Amplifier+ Development Kit
A kit enabling the connection of strain gauges, load cells, and resistive sensors. It allows you to measure force, pressure, mass, torque, pressure, and resistance, among other things, and combine these measurements with movement data.

NeuroLynQ Kits
A multi-sensor solution utilizing GSR and ECG measurements to study the psychophysiological responses of individuals and groups. Available configurations include 6-, 10-, and 15-sensor configurations with a NeuroLynQ software license.

Software

Several software environments are available for operating the Shimmer platform.

ConsensysBASIC

Free software available to Shimmer device users
Basic sensor configuration and management
Local data storage support
Communication support with Shimmer devices

ConsensysPRO

Extended environment for conducting experiments and managing sensors
Real-time data transfer via Bluetooth
Live signal visualization
Configuration and management of multiple devices
Sensor synchronization
Downloading and processing of locally stored data
Support for selected signal processing algorithms, including ECG and PPG
Windows-based software
ConsensysPRO is licensed separately in most kits; Some kits may include a license.

For users creating their own solutions, the manufacturer also provides:

ShimmerCapture / Shimmer C# API
Shimmer Java/Android API
Shimmer Swift API for macOS and iOS
Shimmer MATLAB Instrument Driver
Shimmer LabVIEW Instrument Driver
ShimmerCapture for Android
Shimmer 9DoF Calibration Application

The choice of software depends on the type of research being conducted and the method of device integration. The Consensys environment can be used for standard sensor management, while research and development projects can collect data directly through APIs and drivers provided by the manufacturer.

Applications

Human movement analysis
Biomechanics
Gait and posture analysis
EMG muscle activity studies
ECG studies
Monitoring of physiological parameters
GSR and EDA electrodermal activity studies
PPG and heart rate-related parameters studies
Stress and psychophysiological arousal studies
Affective computing
Human–Computer Interaction studies
User response studies
Neuromarketing and consumer research
Rehabilitation
Neurology and neurorehabilitation
Orthopedics
Tremor analysis
Sports medicine
Sports technique analysis
Physical activity monitoring
Ergonomics studies
Monitoring of daily living activities
Fatigue analysis
Force, pressure, and torque studies
Combination with strain gauges and load cell sensors
High acceleration and overload studies up to 200 g
High-energy impact and event studies
Bioimpedance studies
Respiratory parameter studies
Creation of prototype systems Wearable
Development of proprietary research and medical applications
Integration of Shimmer sensors with MATLAB, LabVIEW, C#, Java/Android, and Swift
Academic research and R&D projects