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Introduction to electromyography (EMG)

In this video, Kayla and Victor talk about electromyography (EMG), a method for capturing muscle tension.

Many people are interested in measuring muscle tension together with motion. How do you do that?

In this video, Kayla and Victor talk about electromyography (EMG), a method for capturing muscle tension. They briefly present the technology and reflect on some of the challenges in the placement of EMG sensors.

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Motion Capture: The Art of Studying Human Activity

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