Laboratory for Biomechanics, OTH Regensburg

What Laboratory for Biomechanics, OTH Regensburg does

The Laboratory for Biomechanics (Labor für Biomechanik, LBM) is an academic research facility within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg), a public university of applied sciences in Bavaria, Germany. The lab conducts biomechanics research combining musculoskeletal simulation with experimental motion analysis, supporting clinical applications in orthopedic rehabilitation, fall risk detection, osteoporosis prevention, and pelvic floor disorder prevention. Its technical stack integrates marker-based motion capture (Vicon), IMU-based systems (Xsens Awinda, Link, Dot), markerless capture (Captury), force measurement (Kistler plates, Contrex dynamometer, HBM sensors), biosignal acquisition (Delsys EMG, BioPac MP160), and material testing (Instron E3000, microscopes, µCT), all feeding into validated virtual human body models and AI-based data analysis pipelines.

The lab operates exclusively on a non-commercial, grant-funded model with revenue derived from competitive public-sector research programs — principally BMBF (for the MyReha-digital knee replacement aftercare project) and INTERREG Bavaria–Czechia 2021–2027 (for the 3PD pelvic floor disorder prevention project), supplemented by institutional support from BayWiss and OTH Regensburg. It does not sell products or services commercially; technology transfer occurs through scientific publications on the OTH Regensburg publication server, student theses (Bachelor, Master, research-Master), and collaborative research with healthcare partners. Outputs include a deployable Android test-version osteoporosis prevention app (PreventOsteo), AI-based fall risk algorithms, and sensor-based rehabilitation system prototypes.

The lab is led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Dendorfer and staffed by 7 additional researchers (Dr. Franz Süß, Dr. Igor Lazarev, Ina Adler M.Sc., Mareike Barthel M.Sc., Nikolas Förstl M.Sc., Lukas Gschoßmann M.Sc., Leonhard Stein M.Sc.). It serves as a translational research node rather than a commercial entity, with end beneficiaries including orthopedic rehabilitation patients, elderly fall-risk populations, osteoporosis and pelvic floor disorder cohorts, and university students pursuing biomechanics theses, while its direct counterparties are public funding bodies.

Name

Laboratory for Biomechanics, OTH Regensburg

Legal name

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

Website

https://lbm.rcbe.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Laboratory for Biomechanics (LBM) is a university research lab at OTH Regensburg in Bavaria that combines musculoskeletal simulation with motion, force, and biosignal measurement to develop AI-enabled rehabilitation, fall-prevention, osteoporosis, and pelvic-floor applications, funded by BMBF and INTERREG grants.

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Product category

Academic Biomechanics Research

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clinical Trial Analytics, Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) & Quality Management (HLACAOAI)

Keywords

• Biomechanics research
• Musculoskeletal simulation
• Motion analysis services
• Rehabilitation technology
• Biomechanical measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Research Funding: Funded by government research grants including BMBF (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung) for MyReha-digital project and INTERREG Bavaria – Czechia 2021–2027 for 3PD project on pelvic floor disorder prevention. Revenue is derived from competitive research grants rather than commercial product sales.

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Core offering

The Laboratory for Biomechanics (LBM) is a university research department within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at OTH Regensburg that conducts biomechanics research combining musculoskeletal simulation, marker-based and markerless motion capture, force measurement, EMG/biosignal acquisition, and AI-based data analysis. It develops and validates virtual human models, runs funded projects such as MyReha-digital (BMBF-funded knee replacement aftercare), PreventOsteo (wearables-based osteoporosis prevention including an Android test app), 3PD (INTERREG-funded pelvic floor disorder prevention), and AI-based fall risk detection, while also supervising Bachelor, Master, and Research Master theses.

Product overview

The Laboratory for Biomechanics (LBM) at OTH Regensburg is a university research facility that provides biomechanics research capabilities rather than commercial products. The portfolio consists of core research services in musculoskeletal simulation, motion analysis, and rehabilitation technology development, supported by specialized laboratory equipment for motion measurement (Vicon, Xsens, Captury), force measurement (Kistler, Contrex), biosignal acquisition (BioPac, Delsys EMG), and material testing (Instron). Research projects including MyReha-digital (sensor-based knee replacement rehabilitation), PreventOsteo (wearable-based osteoporosis prevention with Android app), 3PD (pelvic floor disorder prevention), and AI-based fall risk analysis represent the primary outputs of the laboratory's research activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyReha-digital: A sensor-based rehabilitation system for post-operative care following knee replacement surgery, funded by BMBF.
• PreventOsteo
• 3PD (Pelvic Floor Disorder Prevention)

Products and services

• Musculoskeletal Simulation Research Development, validation and application of virtual human models for calculating loads and stresses in the human body during various activities. Used in research collaborations with healthcare partners.
• Motion Analysis Research Quantification of muscle activities, forces and movements using marker-based (Vicon Motion Capture), IMU-based (Xsens Awinda, Link, Dot), markerless (Captury), and various open-source camera systems. Supports movement studies for healthcare and academic collaborations.
• Osteoporosis Prevention App (PreventOsteo) Android application developed as part of the PreventOsteo project for osteoporosis prevention using wearable devices. Currently distributed as a test version for research purposes.
• MyReha-digital Rehabilitation System Sensor-based rehabilitation system for aftercare following knee joint replacement, funded by BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research) as part of the MyReha-digital project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Development of sensor-based rehabilitation system for post-knee replacement aftercare (MyReha-digital)
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Noraxon USA: Commercial provider of EMG, motion capture, and biomechanics measurement systems used widely in clinical and research settings. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that supplies the type of instruments (EMG, IMU) the lab uses, and competes in applied biomechanics research enablement.
• Vicon Motion Systems (Oxford Metrics): Industry-standard marker-based motion capture system used in clinical gait analysis, biomechanics research, and rehabilitation labs globally. Lab uses Vicon as a primary instrument; comparable as the commercial standard for the type of measurement capability the lab provides as research services.
• Kistler Group: Manufacturer of high-precision force plates and biomechanical measurement instruments used in gait analysis, sports biomechanics, and rehabilitation research. Lab uses Kistler force plates; comparable as commercial infrastructure for the type of biomechanics measurement the lab performs.
• Movella (Xsens): Provider of IMU-based motion capture systems (Xsens Awinda, Link, Dot) used in biomechanics, sports science, and rehabilitation research. Lab uses Xsens as a primary instrument; comparable commercial enablement of the same biomechanics research workflows.

Others

• Delsys Inc. Manufacturer of EMG sensors and bioelectric signal acquisition systems widely used in biomechanics research labs. Lab uses Delsys EMG as primary muscle activity measurement tool; comparable as the commercial supplier underpinning the lab's biosignal analysis capabilities.

Direct peers

• Institute of Applied Mechanics, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: Chair of Applied Mechanics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität conducts musculoskeletal simulation, biomechanics modeling, and movement analysis research. Closely comparable German academic lab with similar virtual human model development and rehabilitation focus.
• Julius Wolff Institute, Charité Berlin: Charité's biomechanics research institute conducting musculoskeletal research, motion analysis, and rehabilitation engineering. Directly comparable as an academic biomechanics lab using similar motion capture, force measurement, and simulation methods, but with significantly larger scale and clinical integration.
• TU Munich - Professorship of Biomechanics: Technical University of Munich's biomechanics group conducts musculoskeletal simulation, orthopedic biomechanics, and motion analysis. Regional German peer with substantially larger team and industry partnership pipeline.
• Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich: ETH Zurich's Institute for Biomechanics performs musculoskeletal research, motion analysis, and orthopedic biomechanics. Premier European biomechanics research lab with similar measurement and simulation stack but much greater scale and funding base.
• Heidelberg University - Institute of Sport and Sport Science: Academic biomechanics and movement science research group at Heidelberg University. Comparable German academic peer performing motion analysis, EMG, and rehabilitation research with similar instrumentation and methods.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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