H/P/Cosmos

Since its establishment in 1988 in Southern Germany, h/p/cosmos® has significantly influenced sports, athletics, ergometry, rehabilitation, and science through the development and distribution of innovative products, software, system solutions, and application methodologies. Over the years, the Traunstein-based company has evolved into the leading German specialist in manufacturing treadmill ergometers and systems for fitness, sports, sports science, sports medicine, athletics, biomechanics, medicine, rehabilitation, therapy, ergometry, performance diagnostics, and scientific research. Numerous innovations and pioneering efforts by h/p/cosmos® have shaped product design, functionality, and usage methodologies.

Examples of their pioneering achievements include wireless heart rate measurement within the treadmill, load-dependent speed and elevation control, maintenance-free and powerful drive systems with three-phase motors, reverse belt rotation for downhill training, patented arm supports with additional keyboard, and the robowalk® expander. A milestone for intelligent solutions was established by h/p/cosmos® in August 1992.

The introduction of the “h/p/cosmos® coscom®” protocol set a new standard, now used by many other manufacturers. Since then, all h/p/cosmos® running machines and OEM treadmills can communicate with other equipment such as ECGs, VO2max ergospirometry CPET equipment, stress test systems, metabolic carts, motion analysis software, lactate diagnostic programs, and PCs. The coscom® v3 protocol and coscom.dll, along with a comprehensive list of coscom-compatible manufacturers and equipment, are available for free download from www.coscom.org.

A key to the success of h/p/cosmos® is their specialization. By focusing on various applications for running machines, h/p/cosmos® sets standards for innovation, technology, safety, and support. As specialists in running machines, they can quickly and flexibly respond to client needs. Innovative concepts are implemented and realized as intelligent solutions in a short time. Custom-designed running machines with extended length, width, or high-speed capabilities are used worldwide. With special solutions for wheelchair patients, skiers, and cyclists, h/p/cosmos® draws on years of experience to meet diverse requirements.