When completing process oriented tasks, checklists are important part of the process. A thorough explanation of the benefits of checklists can be fount in The Checklist Manifesto.

There are many crucial steps in collecting “routine” motion capture data.

The following checklist is a starting point from which Motion Capture Laboratories can build their own.

We encourage users to contribute to this list by sending additional tasks to support@has-motion.ca.

2.1 Verify the position and orientation of Motion Capture Cameras
2.2 Verify the position and orientation of Force Platforms
2.3 Verify the position and orientation of Force Structures
2.4 Verify the position and orientation of Obstacles or Environment objects

3.1 Perform static and/or dynamic calibrations of data collection devices
3.2 Verify results against the Standards developed/referenced by your laboratory

4.1 Verify the experimental protocol for the current data collection session

5.1 As per experimental protocol, set and verify system settings

• e.g. sampling rates (synchronise), marker thresholds, ranges, triggers etc.
  

6.1 Perform Caltester test at a minimum of 2 locations on each force platform
6.2 Verify against prior laboratory results

9.1 Insure that there are no contraindications for the patient completing the data collection

• This may include data collection done via questionnaires or measurements
  
• If data collection includes patient questionnaires check to make sure that they have been completed correctly
  

10.1 Take a set of digital pictures of the subject for post-hoc review of the marker placement

11.1 Ensure all markers are visible

12.1 Verify recorded marker set by launching Visual3D, creating model, and applying model template appropriate for the protocol

13.1 If necessary, remove anatomical markers not needed for tracking in motion trials

14.1 If you switch to the real time mode in Visual3D, you can verify that the tracking markers assigned to each segment are appropriate, and that the force vectors make intuitive sense

16.1 Load data into Visual3D, assign movement trials to model, and verify force platform assignments
16.2 Remove assignments to partial force contacts
16.3 Remove assignments when two segments are in contact with the same platform

17.1 Verify that these event labels make intuitive sense. If not, data collection should be repeated