# IMU Research — Measure. Motion. Anywhere.

> Capture and analyze multi-limb biomechanics data with synchronized inertial sensors. (iPhone/iPad app by I Measure U.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imu-research/id1046372531 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [I Measure U](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035194936)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imu-research/id1046372531/reviews.md

## What is IMU Research?

IMU Research captures inertial measurement data from IMU BlueThunder Sensors in a single application.  It enables precise, multi-limb, field-based biomechanics data capture via, small, synchronized, high-frequency inertial sensors. 

* Record and time-sync up to 8 sensors total at 9-axis 500Hz when logged to on board memory via 2 concurrent trials
* Record and time-sync up to 8 sensors total at 3-axis 1000Hz when logged to on board memory via 2 concurrent trials
* Stream and time-sync up to 4 sensors to your iOS device at 9-axis 100Hz via Bluetooth
* Stream and time-sync up to 4 sensors to your iOS device at 3-axis 500Hz via Bluetooth

After recording, seamlessly export CSV files to any analytics platform such as Excel, MATLAB or Python for further analysis. For recordings stored on board, a desktop application is used in conjunction with IMU Research iOS.

IMU BlueThunder Sensors are now fully Integrated from Vicon Nexus 2.7 as Vicon's first Integrated Inertial Measurement Unit. Vicon is an Academy Award-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems.

IMU Research is only compatible with IMeasureU’s Inertial Sensors running firmware 1.0.0 and above.

## Key features

- Record and time-sync up to 8 sensors
- High-frequency data capture (up to 1000Hz)
- Stream data via Bluetooth
- Export data to CSV for analysis
- Compatible with IMU BlueThunder Sensors
- Integration with Vicon Nexus


## Frequently asked questions about IMU Research

### What are the recording capabilities of IMU Research?

IMU Research can record and time-sync up to 8 sensors at 9-axis 500Hz or 3-axis 1000Hz when logged to onboard memory. It supports 2 concurrent trials for onboard logging.

### Can IMU Research stream data?

Yes, IMU Research can stream and time-sync up to 4 sensors to an iOS device via Bluetooth. Streaming can be done at 9-axis 100Hz or 3-axis 500Hz.

### What analytics platforms can I export data to from IMU Research?

After recording, IMU Research allows you to seamlessly export CSV files to any analytics platform such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python for further analysis.

### What sensors are compatible with IMU Research?

IMU Research is only compatible with IMeasureU’s Inertial Sensors running firmware 1.0.0 and above. It is also integrated with Vicon Nexus 2.7.

### Does IMU Research have ads?

No, IMU Research does not contain advertisements.

### What is the update frequency for IMU Research?

The latest version of IMU Research is 3.3, which was last updated on October 8, 2018. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What devices support IMU Research?

IMU Research is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How does IMU Research compare to other motion capture systems?

IMU Research offers precise, field-based biomechanics data capture with synchronized inertial sensors, integrating with professional systems like Vicon Nexus, an Academy Award-winning company.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.3 — 2018-10-08

Want to note down something, no need for a pen now as you can now type your data collection observations while recording. Just select ‘Notes’ in the Top Right and type away. Text files will be exported with the time sync-files. IMU Blue Thunder Sensor updates were also made to improve Vicon Nexus integration. Capturing 3-axis 1000Hz and 9-axis 500Hz will be available with Vicon Nexus 2.8.

### 3.2 — 2018-04-06

Squashed some bugs

### 3.1 — 2018-03-29

IMU Research is now integrated with Vicon Nexus 2.7! This update allows you to update your sensors firmware to be compatible with Nexus. We have also cleaned up some connection issues that people have been facing.

### 2.1 — 2018-01-11

No release notes.

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## More apps by I Measure U

- [IMU Step](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imu-step/id1348032758)

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