APAS and Peak
There is no comparison between the APAS system and the
Peak System. It is known all around the world that the APAS is
superior to the Peak System. More Functions, more stability,
State of the Art, and the latest technology. The APAS system was the first and still
the best. The Originators of the Peak System used the work of Dr.
Gideon Ariel the inventor of the first commercial biomechanical system
from 1968. While working for Dr. Ariel at the Colorado Spring Olympic
Training Center they copied his system. Dr. Ariel established
the Training Center in the 80's. Dr. Ariel established the Olympic
Training Center in 1975 and serve as the Chairman of Biomechanics for
the USOC from 1975 to 1984. The Peak originators copied Dr. Ariel
Programs while working with him in the USOC Center and establish the
Peak company.
From then on, the APAS and the Peak are
competitors with definite superiority to the APAS system. When you
compare prices, one must be insane to purchase the Peak System.
Check
here for detail
Hello Youngsoo Lee,
Thank you for your interest in the Ariel
Performance Analysis System (APAS). Since the APAS and Peak
systems are both video based, you should be able to use most of the
video equipment with the APAS. I will provide answers below
each of your questions. I have also attached a price list for
your review.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for
any additional information.
Sincerely,
John Probe
Ariel Dynamics, Inc.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 6:46 PM
Subject: APAS Price Quote
> could use some of PEAK equipment with APAS system).
> know. We wanted to know if we should purchase whole APAS
system (or we
> Here are the list of the PEAK system we have and some questions
we want to
> I've been asked to get price quote of APAS system.
>
> Dear Sir or Madam:
>
>
> Could you email me back ASAP?
ADI: You should be
able to use the video equipment with the APAS, however, I would
recommend using a new computer for the APAS software. The
"Peak" computer could be used as an additional APAS
workstation. With the purchase of the "main" APAS
system, each user had the option of purchasing additional APAS
workstations for $500 per computer. This is often useful in
the University environment because it allows each student to have
their own APAS and data analysis and collection does not tie-up the
single system.
> - Could we use any of the current PEAK equipment
with APAS?
> 1. What is needed? For Analog or Digital?
> Secondly, For APAS 2000 there are several questions.
>
> 5. Sony Trinitron RGB Monitor and VCR
> 4. PEAK Compater / Frame Grabber (PAL st.)
> 3. Time Code Generator (Horita RM50 Audio-Track Encoding)
> 2. Three PEAK SVHS VCR with Shuttle-Jog Capacity
> 1. Three 60/120 Hz PEAK Cameras
> * Full PEAK System with;
> First of all, I like to let you know what we have here:
> ------------------
>
ADI: The APAS system
uses Microsoft compatible AVI or Digital Video files for digitizing.
You would require the appropriate hardware for your specific
cameras. For example, analog video cameras (VHS, SVHS, 8MM
etc) would require an analog frame grabber. Currently, we are
using High Speed digital Video camcorders with Digital Video frame
grabber. As long as the video can be captured to AVI or raw DV
formats, the APAS can digitize and analyze the images.
> digitizing?
> 2. How sensitive is APAS 2000 to lighting, contrast,
marker size, etc for
>
ADI: The APAS supports
both semi-automatic and automatic digitizing modes. Automatic
digitizing requires markers with a high contrast to the immediate
background. As with any system, the lighting, contrast marker
size etc all influence the efficiency of marker detection.
> 3. Is automatic tracking available? (sure 'yes' but
for APAS 2000, how?)
>
ADI: Yes, every APAS
system includes the support for automatic digitizing. The APAS
works best with high contrasting markers. These markers can be
either dark or light compared to the immediate background.
>
> in programs like EXCEL or MATLAB?
> - Can ASCII files be exported of raw coordinates
for analysis/plotting
> 4. What file format is used for data output?
ADI: The APAS stores
data in binary format. These formats are posted on the
internet for any users that may want to adapt their own data to APAS
format. The exact address for the APAS file formats is:
Additionally, all data
obtained using the APAS can be easily exported to either ASCII or
worksheet format for custom analysis. This is performed using
an clickable "export" command in the APAS software
modules.
>
> 5. 3D available?
ADI: Of course!
Every APAS includes support for both 2D and 3D analysis.
Selling only a 2D system is simply a marketing tool to have the
customer purchase a low-priced 2D system, only to be charged much
more to upgrade to 3D. Other options included with all APAS
systems include automatic digitizing and support for panning
cameras.
> Ph.D Student Biomechanics
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> Sincerely,
>
> Thank you so much.
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- A. Einstein
> "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried
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Hello Gareth,
Thank you for your interest in the Ariel Performance Analysis System (APAS).
The APAS is a 3D video-based movement analysis system which accurately
quantifies function and provides objective data the professional may
use to
justify or evaluate treatment. Areas of successful application
for the APAS
include human performance, injury and rehabilitation assessment,
quantification of loss for compensation claims, equipment and product
testing and development, determination of potential or actual risks
for
products and activities in liability litigation, as well as applied
research
in the areas of orthopedic medicine, therapeutics, and physical
training.
The APAS integrates state-of-the-art computer and video processing
hardware
with specialized software modules that perform data collection,
analysis,
and presentation. Objective quantifiable documentation is
provided for both
2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional analysis. Specific points of
interest can
be digitized with user intervention or automatically using contrasting
markers. Stick figures are then generated and can be
synchronized with
kinematics data. Additionally, up to 32 channels of analog data
(i.e. force
platform, EMG, goniometers etc.) can be synchronized with the
kinematics
data.
The APAS product information can be found on the Ariel internet site
(/). The
direct address to several areas that might be of
interest are listed below.
APAS Product Information
/Main/adw-04.html
Comparison of Commercially Available Systems
/topics/comparison/default.htm
Selected Applications Of APAS
/Main/adw-85.html
Selected Publications Utilizing the Ariel Technology
/Main/adw-86.html
You can even download a full version of the APAS for a FREE 30 day
trial.
Please review the information and feel free to contact us for any
additional
questions.
Sincerely,
John Probe
Ariel Dynamics, Inc.
Email: info@arieldynamics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Irwin, Gareth" <GIrwin@UWIC.AC.UK>
To: <BIOMCH-L@NIC.SURFNET.NL>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 7:05 AM
Dear All
I am looking to purchase a motion analysis system, for the application
of
sports biomechanics with a limited Budget. My lab already has a manual
system (TARGET), if anybody is aware of any deals that may allow me to
purchase a automated or semi automated system please email me. The
budget I
am talking about is in the region of $78,000(US) or 60,000(UK)
Kindest Regards
Gareth
__________________________________________________
Gareth Irwin
Head of Biomechanics
Senior Lecturer
School of Sport, PE and Recreation
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Cyncoed Campus
Cyncoed Road
Cardiff
CF23 6XD
email: girwin@uwic.ac.uk
tel: 029 2041 6649
fax: 029 2041 6589
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