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Dexterit-E 3.6.3 released

Posted on Jul 20, 2017

Dexterit-E 3.6.3
July, 2017

Dexterit-E 3.6.3 has several important updates for usability, stability and maintenance. This is considered a highly recommended update.
Of special note to KINARM Standard Task (KST) users are two changes:
• Ball on Bar task has been updated to allow the operator to command the task to move
the subject’s arms to the starting targets.
• Arm position matching, Ball on Bar, and Spatial Span tasks have all had force limits
imposed in order to avoid motor overheating issues. A review of our normal control data
shows that the force limits chosen should have negligible effect (for Ball on Bar, ~2% of
normal subjects would have been affected for ~2% of the task duration; for Arm
Position Matching, ~4% of normal subjects would have been affected, typically for a
single trial; for Spatial Span 0% of normal subjects would have been affected)

Please see our release notes for a complete list of changes and fixes. Before upgrading, please be sure to read the section on “Considerations for upgrading from Dexterit-E 3.5 to 3.6“.

If you are currently on Dex 3.5 or lower, in order to run Dexterit-E 3.6.3 you will need to contact support@bkintecknologies.com to obtain a new license key.

KINARM Camp 2017: Registration closed

Posted on Mar 24, 2017

24-Mar-17 Update: Regrettably we are now full for KINARM Camp 2017. If you would like your name placed on a waiting list, please contact info@bkintechnologies.com.

BKIN Technologies is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for its 4th annual KINARM Camp. It will be held from the evening of Sunday, June 4, 2017 to Friday Night, June 9, 2017 in Kingston, Ontario.

The objective of the Camp is to provide focused training on Custom Task development for KINARM Labs. The five day agenda is tailored to Basic Researchers and will provide hands-on learning on the use of MATLAB Simulink and Stateflow to develop Custom Task Programs for the KINARM Lab. New users, graduate students, and post docs are all invited to attend. Clinical researchers with an interest in Custom Task development are also welcome.

Attendance is limited to 12 registrants, so please complete the KINARM Camp Registration Form to hold your spot. If you’re awaiting approvals, please complete the form nonetheless and note that your attendance is tentative.

Neuroscience 2016: November 13-16, 2016, San Diego Convention Centre Booth 3131

Posted on Nov 2, 2016

Neurosci 2014Neuroscience is a week away and Ian, Duncan and Anne are travelling to San Diego to answer your tough questions and give demonstrations of our KINARM End-Point Lab, KINARM Exoskeleton Lab and KINARM Gaze-Tracker.  The high demand for our new Exoskeleton Lab means that the KINARM Classic will have to stand-in for demonstration purposes.  Customer needs always come first!  Send Anne a note if you want to pre-book your visit to avoid a wait!

 

Dexterit-E Explorer 1.3 Released!

Posted on Nov 2, 2016

Just in time for Neuroscience 2016 we are pleased to release Dexterit-E Explorer version 1.3.

There are a number of new features:

  • the ability to analyze data and create reports from KINARM Standard Test exam files;
  • the ability to view the Task Protocol that ws used during an exam
    • you need to use Dex 3.6.1 or later to collect the data – sorry!
  • the ability to edit Task Protocols (*.DTP) created using Dex 3.4 or later
  • the ability to search the Subject database

Complete details are in the Release Notes.

Anyone can download Dexterit-E Explorer from our website; no user login is required!

KINARM CAMP 2016 a Success! Watch for dates in 2017

Posted on Jun 15, 2016

KINARM CAMP 2016 Logo20160608_132846 20160608_092908 20160610_101330KINARM Camp was once again a resounding success.

The camp was held June 5 – 10 , 2016 in Kingston, Ontario on the beautiful campus of Queen’s University.

Over a period of 5 days, 12 Campers from 10 different sites, received in-depth training on Custom Task development for KINARM Labs.

 

Here’s what this year’s campers said about Camp:

“KINARM Camp helped me to achieve the right amount of programming freedom that I needed for my science!”
“I cannot think of a better way to learn how to use the KINARM than to attend KINARM camp. The trainers adjust their content and teaching on an individual basis, allowing both the total novice and the more advanced to walk away having learned something new and valuable. Thank you BKIN!”
“KINARM camp was definitely worth investment. The sessions were clear and had realistic aims for folks with minimal or considerable programming experience. The facilitators were also very helpful”.
“Because of KINARM Camp, my research prospect has a bigger and brighter future!”
“KINARM camp helped me to get started with and excited about something I never thought I could: programming in Matlab/Simulink. Thank you all so much!”
If you’re interested in our next Camp, send us a note at info@bkintechnologies.com

New KINARM Exoskeleton Released!

Posted on Apr 7, 2016

The classic Scott KINARM was great, but now it is even better…

IMG_3301• Stiffer: A completely new linkage design has increased both vertical and in-plane mechanical
stiffness by 2-3 times. Stiff force channels are now possible.

Vertical out-of-plane stiffness: 8,500 N/m
End-point in-plane mechanical stiffness: ~16,400 N/m

• Greater Accessibility to the Head: The motors are mounted below the shoulders thus enabling full access to the head. Now you can use TMS – and any other head-mounted peripheral – without having to “squeeze it in”.


IMG_1952• 25% More Torque: 16.5 Nm (peak), 5.5 Nm (continuous)

• No More Analog: The electronics have been upgraded to all digital communication using the EtherCAT protocol.

• Quiet and Smooth: With EtherCAT, we’ve changed the servo amps, eliminating the audible noise and slight jitter felt with the Classic. Subjects perceive smoother movements.

The NEW KINARM Exoskeleton is now generally available.  Contact: sales@bkintechnologies.com for more information and pricing.

Download the KINARM Exoskeleton’s New Look

 

Come and try a KINARM: American Academy of Neurology, April 18-21, 2016, booth 1719

Posted on Feb 1, 2016

BKIN will once again be exhibiting at the American Academy of Neurology being held this year in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.  We will be in booth 1719. The tradeshow opens with a reception on Monday, April 18th, 2016 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm; exhibits continue Tuesday, April 19th to Thursday, April 21st from 11:30 am to 5 pm. We close early Thursday at 3:30pm.

AAN 2015, Wasghington, DC

AAN 2015, Wasghington, DC

We will have a fully functioning bilateral KINARM End-Point Lab in the booth, giving everyone a chance to try KINARM Standards Tests, our sophisticated brain function assessment protocol.

We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver at Booth 1719!