Ultium EMG
Wireless EMG with Internal IMU
Electromyography (EMG) measures the muscle response or electrical activity by way of a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. In particular, Surface EMG signals are recorded by non-invasive electrodes on the surface of the skin above the muscle to assess muscle function and understand how well the brain and musculoskeletal system are coordinated. Surface EMG is an important part of physiology and biomechanics research and has also been developed as a useful evaluation tool for rehabilitation, sports performance, and ergonomics.
Noraxon's Ultium EMG sensor system is a multi-modal device that delivers high-fidelity data and flexible measurement options. Ultium EMG sensors sample up to 4,000 times per second, synchronize in real-time, and demonstrate low baseline noise (<1 μV RMS) with minimal native artifacts. The implementation of IMU enables you to record both EMG and movement data.
The system features a variety of patented SmartLeads, which transform the EMG device into a versatile sensor for virtually any type of kinesiological data, and supports complete data recovery with Lossless technology. Each Ultium sensor includes lifetime battery replacement.
| EMG Sampling rate | Up to 4,000 Hz |
| EMG Internal Sampling Resolution | 24-bit |
| EMG Baseline noise | <1μV |
| EMG CMRR | < -100dB |
| EMG Input Impedance | > 100 MΩ |
| EMG Resolution (0 to 5,000uV) | 0.3uV |
| EMG Resolution (5,000 to 24,000uV) | 1.1uV |
| EMG High Pass Filters | Software selectable (5/10/20Hz) |
| EMG Low Pass Filters | Software selectable (500/1000/1500Hz) |
| Electrode Impedance Test | Integrated into sensors |
| Internal Memory | 250 MB (Up to 16 hours of storage) |
| Analog Output | Up to 32 channels available |
| Accelerometer Sample Rate | Up to 500Hz |
| Full IMU Sample Rate | Up to 400Hz |
| Biomechanical Sensors | 8+ Smart Lead sensors available |
High Signal Quality
Multi-Device Integration Compatible
Lifetime Battery Replacement*
*up to 10 years
Available SmartLeads
SmartLeads may be connected to any Ultium EMG sensor to convert it to any of these biomechanical sensor types:
“The new generation of scientists are trying to move away from traditional lab based science. Life happens outside of the lab, and Noraxon’s reliable wireless EMG allows me to collect this historically difficult to acquire data.”
Harsimran S Baweja P.T. Ph.D.
SDSU Center for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience
Customizable Reports
Noraxon provides users with customizable reports to highlight the key results of data collection in a quick and efficient way.
Average Activation
Provide time-normalized average EMG patterns for repetitive movements.
Coordination
Quickly analyze the coordination of agonist and antagonist muscles around one joint region.
Symmetry
Evaluate bilateral muscle activity patterns and amplitudes during symmetrical movements.
Standard Timing Analysis
Understand the onset/offset characteristics of muscles typically applied to reflex studies, reaction time studies, or other timing related test setups.
Published Articles
Noraxon technology is cited in over 10,000 published articles.
1. Reflexive Response of Neck Muscle to Sudden Perturbation after Prolonged Smartphone Use
Kim et al., 2021
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
2. Effects of the Additional Scapular Posterior Tilt Movement on Selective Muscle Activation of the Lower Trapezius during Prone Shoulder Extension
Kim, Sooyong and Kang, Minhyeok, 2021
Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research
3. Transverse abdominis activation does not alter gait impairments in patients with and without knee osteoarthritis
Flowers et al., 2020
Clinical Biomechanics
4. sEMG-Based Trunk Compensation Detection in Rehabilitation Training
Ma et al., 2019
Frontiers in Neuroscience
Required Software Module
myoMUSCLE™
The myoMUSCLE™ software module represents a powerful and user-friendly solution for analyzing kinesiological data obtained from our state-of-the-art Ultium EMG system, as well as older Noraxon legacy EMG systems. By leveraging this module's advanced toolset, users gain access to comprehensive and intricate information, enabling detailed insight for performance enhancement, injury prevention, and neuromuscular biofeedback.
