Monitoring Oxygenation in Motion
Advancing physiological monitoring technologies and artificial intelligence to support research and innovation in sport science and human performance.
Joint Research Laboratory
Following several years of collaboration, the EuroMov Digital Health in Motion research unit (University of Montpellier and IMT Mines Alès) and the company Semaxone established the OxyMove Joint Research Laboratory in September 2025.
Co-funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR), OxyMove is part of the LabCom 2025 programme, which aims to structure sustainable partnerships between public research and industry.
Objectives of the OxyMove Joint Research Laboratory
OxyMove’s mission is to develop advanced physiological monitoring technologies dedicated to sport, health, and physical activity.
This work is based on the use of near-infrared spectroscopy sensors (muscle NIRS), combined with signal processing algorithms and artificial intelligence. Our findings will be scientifically validated both in laboratory settings and under real-world conditions.
Our ambition is to develop intelligent tools designed to:
Monitor muscle oxygenation in real time during exercise
Optimize athletic performance and recovery
Prevent injuries and support return-to-play processes based on objective physiological indicators
Serving Science: The French National Research Agency
The French National Research Agency (ANR) fosters innovation by promoting and financially supporting the establishment of joint research laboratories, referred to as LabCom. LabCom initiatives represent a structured form of collaboration between public research institutions and their economic partners, grounded in long-term, trust-based relationships.
Members
EuroMov Digital Health in Motion
A joint research unit between the University of Montpellier and IMT Mines Alès, EuroMov DHM conducts research in movement sciences, exercise physiology, and artificial intelligence applied to sport.
Its areas of expertise include:
Design and validation of experimental protocols in both laboratory and field settings
Analysis of physiological and biomechanical signals
Development of machine learning models
Semaxone
Semaxone is a technology-driven company with advanced expertise in the design and industrialization of miniaturized and wearable physiological sensors.
Its areas of expertise include:
Engineering of embedded and connected systems
Development of robust, durable sensors suitable for real-world conditions
Real-time signal processing and embedded artificial intelligence
Areas of Application
Athletic Performance
Injury Prevention
