University of Nebraska, Lincoln Practice Facility

Uni-Systems Engineering designed, supplied, and oversaw installation of the plyometric ramp at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln athletic facility. The top of the ramp is mounted to a mechanized platform that moves 18 feet vertically in order to change slope, while wheels mounted to the bottom of the ramp accommodate the movement. Two tuning columns maintain ramp stiffness and prevent flexion that could be caused as players run on its surface. The tuning columns are supported by passive hydraulic jacks that follow the main actuators during operation. The ramp can be operated using either a human machine interface (HMI) or their smart phone or tablet. The operator enters the desired slope, presses a button, and the ramp automatically moves to the requested position.