Sources Sought Notice - Integrated IMU-Based Human Motion Tracking System and EMG Measurement System
ID: 1333ND-25-01053Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/71d697a7576e49ed8353e9602e3d6932/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking market research for an Integrated IMU-Based Human Motion Tracking System and EMG Measurement System. This dual-sensor system is intended for evaluating users of exoskeletons within the Mobility Performance of Robotic Systems project, requiring an IMU system with a static angular accuracy of less than 2 degrees and an EMG system sensitive to muscle effort across eight body locations. Each system must have a minimum battery life of 4 hours, record data at a rate of at least 100Hz, and stream data to a local computer without cloud processing, along with a software license for data collection and synchronization. Interested parties should provide detailed product information and compliance with technical specifications, and they can contact Marvin Jean at marvin.jean@nist.gov for further inquiries. This notice serves as a market research tool and does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award.

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    Marvin Jean
    marvin.jean@nist.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Sources Sought Notice (Notice ID 1333ND-25-01053) seeking market research for an Integrated IMU-Based Human Motion Tracking System and EMG Measurement System. This dual-sensor system is intended for use in evaluating users of exoskeletons within the Mobility Performance of Robotic Systems project. The requirements include an IMU system for full-body kinematic tracking with a static angular accuracy of less than 2 degrees and an EMG system sensitive to muscle effort across eight body locations. Each system must have a battery life of at least 4 hours, record data at a minimum rate of 100Hz, and stream data to a local computer without cloud processing. A software license to enable data collection and synchronization is also required. The notice emphasizes that respondents must provide details on their products, ensure compliance with technical specifications, and describe additional capabilities. It also outlines requirements for training and installation. Importantly, this notice is a market research tool, not a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
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