MotionWatch 8
The MotionWatch is the next generation of actigraph from CamNtech, inventors of the Actiwatch. Following discontinuation of the Actiwatch 4 and 7, CamNtech has utilised advances in accelerometer technology to produce the MotionWatch 8 with a tri-axial digital accelerometer.
The activity plots coupled with specialised software can be used to quantify the intensity and duration of daily physical activity. This data can be used for a wide variety of applications e.g. as an indicator of a particular lifestyle, to monitor the effects on mobility of a medical condition or efficacy of its treatment, or to identify irregular activity patterns for assesment of sleep quality.
Main features
- Fully compatible with Actiwatch 4 & 7
- Light-weight waterproof wristworn actigraph
- Fast direct USB transfer
- USB data transfer eliminates need for a reader
- Light sensor and event marker included as standard
- User replaceable battery
- Records up to 180 days with a 1 minute epoch
- Software includes NPCRA function
- All raw and analysed data can be exported to third party programmes
Connectivity & Battery
The MotionWatch benefits from a Micro B USB port which can be directly plugged into a PC. This allows the user to setup and download from the MotionWatch without the trouble and expense of a seperate reader/charger. The battery is a standard lithium CR2032 which lasts approximately 6 months and can be easily changed by the user. Both the MotionWatch battery and USB port can be accessed by simply twisting open the case.
Sleep
The MotionWatch has an Actiwatch compatible mode which produces identical sleep results to the Actiwatch 4. MotionWare, the new analysis software designed to analyse data from the MotionWatch, allows the user to access data on a full range of sleep and circadian parameters.
Validation
The MotionWatch is currently undergoing validation against polysomnography. A further validation study is also being conducted to confirm independently that the output from the MotionWatch is identical to that from the Actiwatch 4 and 7. Full details of both validation studies will be available shortly.
Epochs & Recording times - Activity only:
| Epoch length | 2 sec | 5 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec | 1 min |
| Recording time | 6 days | 15 days | 45 days | 91 days | 182 days |
Epochs & Recording times - Activity & Light:
| Epoch length | 2 sec | 5 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec | 1 min |
| Recording time | 3 days | 7 days | 22 days | 45 days | 91 days |
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