STELLING/RIDDLE LAB
Construction of the The Frank H. Stelling and C. Dayton Riddle Orthopaedic Education and Research Laboratory began in May 2009 and was officially opened in December of 2011. Dr. John D. DesJardins is the Director of this laboratory, which is part of the Clemson University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Campus, or CUBEInC, at Patewood. This laboratory focuses on research related to orthopaedic biomechanics, and works closely with rehabilitation and surgical collaborators to translate research findings to improve patient treatment and care.
BIOMECHANICS LAB
Recently redesigned, this laboratory (Rhodes 503) is home to our motion capture, rehabilitation, sports science and human interfaces capabilities. We have an 8-camera portable Qualisys motion capture system, a (brand) treadmill, a 16-channel wireless Delsys Trigo EMG measurement system, and an 8-channel wired Biometrics goniometric and EMG data collection system. In addition, we have a TekScan pressure measurement platform with F-scan foot pressure measurement and 4 handle I-Scan pressure measurement capabilities. This includes high-speed pressure measurement capabilities.
ORTHOPAEDIC DESIGN LAB
This high-ceiling facility (Rhodes 216) offers a full compliment of design, prototyping and testing capabilities for orthopaedic devices. In addition to a full compliment of metal and wood hand and power tools, we have a (proto-cutter) with plastic and thin metal cutting capabilities. We have a robust stock of upper and lower extremity Sawbone foam and biomechanically equivalent mimics for surgical simulation. Device mechanical testing is available with an Instron 8874 bi-axial servo-hydraulic testing system. In addition, we have a 6-station axial fatigue platform and 6 station reciprocating wear station.
SENIOR DESIGN LAB
The biotribology lab, housed in Rhodes 104, contains a Wyko NT-2000 profilometer and a CETR UMT-2, which are used to characterize the properties and biological interactions of orthopaedic materials before they are implanted.
CLEMSON HEADGEAR IMPACT PERFORMANCE (CHIP) LAB
SENIOR DESIGN LAB
This laboratory space, located in Rhodes Annex 312, is a facility equipped with tools, instrumentation, and ample space for students enrolled in either course of the Senior Design sequence (BIOE4010, BIOE4030) to innovate with their fellow students. Whether it be to collaborate on design documentation, assess their designs with verification and validation testing, or practice their project presentations, the Senior Design Lab offers students a safe, central location to complete their senior design projects.
THE DEN
The DEN™ (Design & Entrepreneurship Network) is a student-led open mic platform on which students share ideas for a business product or concept, students form interdisciplinary business teams, and teams receive instant feedback and mentorship from DEN mentors- real entrepreneurs, designers, CEOs, founders, etc. Located in Rhodes 214, The DEN gives students a space to challenge and hone their entrepreneurial skills.
The Clemson Headgear Impact Performance (CHIP) Lab is located in Newman Hall in the SONOCO Packaging Science Lab. Multiple methods, both novel and standard, have been developed in house to characterize the performance of headgear and their individual components in attenuating impact response. Specific focus has been given to American football headgear and the contribution face guards may play to dissipate energy and improve impact performance.