01 · Prepare
Sensor placement
Standardized lead placement for ECG, thoracic impedance (ICG), and skin conductance ensures optimal electrode contact and reliable baseline data.
Measure physiology
in everyday life.
VU Ambulatory Monitoring Solutions develops wearable systems for continuous ECG, impedance cardiography, and autonomic nervous system research in laboratory and daily-life settings.
1,000 HzSynchronized ECG & ICG
420+Peer-reviewed studies
AmsterdamAcademic research origin
VU Ambulatory Monitoring Solutions
Precision physiological tools.
Engineered for real-world research.
From the landmark VU-AMS 5fs to the advanced VU-AMS Core, our systems support continuous ambulatory measurement, rigorous artifact inspection, and beat-by-beat scoring in naturalistic research environments.
Current generation
The VU-AMS Core
Follow these links to download Analysis software for VU-AMS Core (for extracting and viewing data, signal cleaning, scoring, and exporting features, Win/Mac) and the VU-AMS CoreControl (for quickly starting/stopping recordings, se…
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VU-AMS 5fs: Reliable research-grade physiological data acquisition
The VU University Ambulatory Monitoring System (VU-AMS) developed at the VU University in Amsterdam is used worldwide by many research groups to study stress and emotion in both laboratory and naturalistic settings. Over 300 publi…
Learn moreSoftware & Tools
CoreLab SuiteiPad apps · manuals · calibrationSoftware & downloads
Access CoreLab, iPad recording apps, user manuals, device drivers, sample datasets, and archived 5fs installers.
Browse downloadsEnd-to-End Workflow
From sensor application to scored recording.
A transparent, repeatable physiological research pipeline engineered to preserve pristine signal fidelity while minimizing participant burden.
02 · Record
Protocol execution
CoreControl configures sessions, checks live signal quality in real time, and transmits synchronized event markers aligned with study conditions.
03 · Inspect
Signal validation
Raw ECG and ICG traces are sampled at 1,000 Hz, allowing researchers to inspect waveforms, detect arrhythmias, and isolate movement artifacts.
04 · Score
Autonomic biomarkers
CoreLab derives validated autonomic parameters including respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA), pre-ejection period (PEP), and electrodermal activity.
Scientific Evidence
Validated across hundreds of peer-reviewed studies.
VU-AMS instrumentation has been trusted by leading academic medical centers and psychological research labs worldwide for over three decades.
420+Peer-reviewed publications in our global research archiveExplore Publications →
Technical & Study Consultation
Have questions about study protocols or hardware?
Connect with our technical team in Amsterdam to discuss study designs, device requirements, or software integration.