SMART STEPS FOWARD.
Making motion analysis simple for everyone.
OUR PURPOSE
We believe motion is a vital sign. Dakota Motion Labs exists to make movement assessment as routine and accessible as measuring blood pressure or heart rate, empowering healthcare providers to track mobility across a lifetime.
WHAT WE DO?
We design compact, affordable, and intelligent motion capture tools that fit into everyday healthcare settings. Our systems use advanced AI algorith and wide-angle cameras to deliver precise movement insights in clinics, rehabilitation centers, and sports facilities—without the need for expensive labs or complex setups.
WHY US?
COMPASSION
We put people first and act with compassion.
AFFORDABILITY
Health care shouldn’t be a financial burden, and we work to keep it accessible.
QUALITY
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
INNOVATION
We embrace new ideas and technologies to improve outcomes.
SCIENCE
We ground our work in evidence, discovery, and continual learning.
OUR PRODUCTS
CLOSE CAP
(Close proximity motion capture
for biomechanics)
System permanently installed in compact spaces.
GAIT SENSE
(AI-based motion
capture for measuring movements mounted on exercise equipment. )
Portable system to surround existing equipment for gait analyis.
OUR COMPANY
We are committed to providing innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancements. Our team leverages decades of expertise to deliver high-quality, reliable, and sustainable outcomes for a wide range of industries. By bridging science, technology, and care, we’re making advanced movement assessment available to every clinic, provider, and patient.
OUR TEAM
Dr. Lisa MacFadden brings over 15 years of experience developing biomechanics technologies for healthcare and defense applications. As President of Dakota Motion Labs, she leads innovation and technology strategy, building on her expertise from years of clinical biomechanics testing and consulting for multiple start-ups. Lisa is committed to advancing tools that improve patient care and make motion analysis accessible to all.
LISA MACFADDEN, PhD | FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Dr. Ryan Rykhus combines expertise in biomedical engineering and business strategy. With experience in three prior start-ups and a background in regulatory applications, including FDA submissions, he drives DML’s commercialization and growth. As CEO, Ryan focuses on bringing cutting-edge motion capture solutions out of the lab and into real-world clinical and rehabilitation settings.
RYAN RYKHUS, PhD | FOUNDER & CEO
OUR SUCCESS
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Awarded sixth place in a pitch competition with finalists from across industries.
https://southdakotagiantvision.com/2025-giant-vision-winners-announced/
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Completed entrepreneurial training and received $53,000 in grant funding for project development.
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Collaborated with top regional lawyers to discuss the legal environment of our company and incorporate Dakota Motion Labs
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Completed 20+ customer research interviews and generated market research report
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The South Dakota FAST Launch program provides early-stage companies with training, mentorship, and up to $10,000 in funding to accelerate commercialization. Dakota Motion Labs was awarded this support to advance our GaitSense™ and CloseCap™ platforms and build a strong brand foundation for growth.
CONTACT US
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