The kinematic measurement component of the MICR0-G project is the so-called ELITE-S2 system, a
general purpose opto-electronic motion analyzer proposed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) with
support of the French Space Agency (CNES) that developped
the previous model called Kinelite. ELITE-S2 is a versatile motion capture system providing 3-D kinematics
data in real-time using video-image processing for detecting multiple passive markers. This system allows to vary the field of view,
duration of the acquisition, number of markers, number of active video cameras, and the system sampling rate.
ELITE-S in-flight layout within MIR Base Block
The ELITE-S2 system provides enhanced simulation tools to develop VRML human animations
and analyze the human postural and motor behaviour in microgravity.
The Xybernaut is a wearable computer, which represents the latest development in computer technology and a giant advance beyond
laptop and palm-held. This hands-free system includes a body-worm, voice-activated, high-power processor and a color flat panel or
head-mounted color display with microphone and eyepiece, through which the user sees a video display. It represents a valuable and
convenient tool for astronauts onboard space stations. The purpose is to connect both the advanced sensors and the ELITE system to this wearable
computer to take advantage of his capability and functionality.
The Xybernaut has been developed by the HITL laboratory at the University of Washington where Augmented Reality applications are developed for demonstration
purpose.
Xybernaut
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