BIOPAC provides software and hardware that allows research teams to conduct studies in virtual reality. Here are a few notable studies using both virtual reality systems and BIOPAC equipment researching to see how virtual reality could impact emotions, health, and medicine. Feelings on 2D vs. 3D Previous studies have suggested that virtual reality (VR) can […]
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) found that BIOPAC’s Student Lab System (BSL) and AcqKnowledge software were the number one ranked data acquisition and analysis systems for physiology experiments performed in introductory A&P labs. According to HAPS surveys conducted in 2013 and 2016, BIOPAC products are used and preferred by members in more labs than […]
BIOPAC provides software and hardware that allows research teams to study dyadic interactions. Here are a few notable studies using BIOPAC equipment for dyadic research focusing on ECG and EDA data. Are Frustrated Kids Leading to Frustrated Parents? Ask anyone and they will say there is no one definitive way to parent a child. Any parent can […]
Dr. Renata Fortuna Ramos at Rice University took an inventive step to try to increase student engagement within her Systems Physiology Laboratory Module (BIOE 320) course. Her paper entitled “Introduction of Active Learning Techniques Increases Student Learning in a Systems Physiology Laboratory Course” details her steps to implementing student-led active learning. The class, which requires […]
BIOPAC provides software and hardware that allows research teams to record and analyze numerous body signals for physiological experimentation. Here are a few notable studies using BIOPAC equipment for ECG, EDA, and Respiration data. What Keeps Students More Engaged? The question has been brought to the forefront during COVID, what variations of online learning keep students more engaged? […]
Advance the Potential of Your Students Hands-on physiology lessons teach science fundamentals Explore the inner workings of the human body with a new, inexpensive physiology monitor called the Biopac Science Lab system—specially designed for secondary education. Biopac Science Lab allows students to display, record, and analyze their own heart signals (ECG), brain waves (EEG), muscle […]
Studying Cognitive Activity with fNIR! The age-old game of chess is known as a thinking man’s game, where foresight, critical thinking, and strategy are required to become a good chess player, and the terms “genius” or “brilliance” are bestowed upon the chess masters of the world. As such, chess is an excellent cognitive tool to […]
BIOPAC’s ventilator testing equipment and expertise supports STARK Industries’ effort to manufacture, validate, and test NASA JPL’s VITAL Ventilators Goleta, California – June 16, 2020 BIOPAC Systems, Inc. announced a partnership with STARK Industries, LLC to provide ventilator validation and testing equipment for the mass production of ventilators. STARK Industries was awarded a global license […]
Physiological Lung Testing in the MRI to Find Damage from Military Deployments Our military veterans who served overseas in the middle east often come home with scars both seen and unseen. For some vets, unfortunately, these scars can take the form of lung damage sustained due to sandstorms, burn pits, and other high toxicity situations apparent […]
Comparing Muscle Movement and Involvement between Boxing Punches In the fast-paced, high-intensity combat sport of boxing, the right punch can win a fight. However, boxing is also a sport where opponents can become exhausted in mere minutes of action, and prioritizing their strength is key to winning a fight. This team recorded EMG on test […]