Welcome to Kinarm! As a new user, we want to ensure you start collecting Kinarm data as quickly as possible. Below is a suggested training plan, based on the type of research you do:
For basic researchers:
- Learn how to operate a Kinarm Lab:
- What can you do with a Kinarm Video: learn about what’s possible (a lot!) when developing your experimental paradigm
- Dexterit-E Training Video
- KINARM Lab Operator Guide (select applicable model): to ensure you understand the basics of running Dexterit-E (our software) and know how to set up a subject correctly
- If you’re using a Kinarm Exoskeleton:
- Exoskeleton Operator Training Video while following the instructions in the Kinarm Operator Guide
- have your subject setup reviewed by a Kinarm instructor by contacting support@kinarm.com
- Learn how to write a Custom Task Program:
- follow the learning path on Custom Tasks page
- read what others have done with Kinarm by reading papers from the Publications by Research Area
- Attend Kinarm Camp – usually second or third week of May
- Learn how to review your data in Dexterit-E Explorer
- Learn how to work with Kinarm Data in MATLAB
For clinical researchers:
- Learn how to operate a Kinarm Lab:
- What can you do with a Kinarm Video: learn about what’s possible (a lot!) when developing your experimental paradigm
- Dexterit-E Training Video
- KINARM Lab Operator Guide (select applicable model): to ensure you understand the basics of running Dexterit-E (our software) and know how to set up a subject correctly
- If you’re using a Kinarm Exoskeleton:
- Exoskeleton Operator Training Video while following the instructions in the Kinarm Operator Guide
- have your subject setup reviewed by a Kinarm instructor by contacting support@kinarm.com
- Learn about Kinarm Standard Tests:
- Read Kinarm Standard Test Summary Guide (ver 3.9)
- Watch the Training Videos:
- Read the papers on the tasks found in Publications by Research Area under the Technology & Clinical Behaviour Tasks Development category
- Learn how to generate KST reports and review your data in Dexterit-E Explorer
- Learn how to Analyze Data from Kinarm Standard Tasks