Human Performance Lab
An innovation hub translating human performance science into real-world applications
The Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) is a collaborative hub for excellence in health science, providing a unique link between Stanford’s Athletics program, the School of Medicine, and various academic departments across Stanford. It serves as an accelerator, providing shared research resources to advance studies of human performance.
HPL staff provide specialized expertise in biomechanical analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, machine learning, and data science. They are conducting cutting-edge research on the use of wearable sensors and other digital technologies to optimize athlete performance and health.
Stanford investigators can apply to access the HPL’s resources and expertise via innovation project proposals.
Equipment
Based in the Arrillaga Sports and Recreation Center, the laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including:
- 27-camera Motion Analysis motion capture system
- 3 Bertec in-ground force plates
- Bertec high-speed split-belt instrumented treadmill
- Cosmed K5 portable metabolic system for measuring the energetics of motion
- Humac Norm isokinetic dynamometer for measuring joint torque
- Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill for rehabilitation and training
- 16 Delsys Avanti Trigno EMGs for measuring muscle response to electrical activity
- Multiple brands of IMUs (Vicon, YOST, and XSENS) for measuring linear acceleration, angular velocity, and magnetic field strength
Get Engaged
We invite faculty, students, staff, alumni, friends, and external organizations to participate in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Stanford.