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Motion analysis and synthesis in man and machine

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Periods
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Research activity

Code Science Field Subfield
2.06.00  Engineering sciences and technologies  Systems and cybernetics   
3.03.00  Medical sciences  Neurobiology   

Code Science Field
T115  Technological sciences  Medical technology 
Keywords
rehabilitation robotics, functional electrical stimulation, man-machine systems, haptic interfaces, cognitive feedback, biomechatronics, sensory and assessment systems, gait, standing, stnding-up, manipulation, grasping
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Researchers (20)
no. Code Name and surname Research area Role Period No. of publications
1.  02813  PhD Tadej Bajd  Systems and cybernetics  Head  2004 - 2008  830 
2.  20185  PhD Aleš Bardorfer  Metrology  Researcher  2005  46 
3.  20180  PhD Imre Cikajlo  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2005 - 2008  260 
4.  28857  MSc Peter Čepon  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Technical associate  2007 - 2008  28 
5.  26224  PhD Justin Činkelj  Energy engineering  Technical associate  2005 - 2006  29 
6.  28460  PhD Aleš Hribar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Junior researcher  2007 - 2008  13 
7.  12660  PhD Roman Kamnik  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2004 - 2008  311 
8.  21356  PhD Timotej Kodek  Energy engineering  Researcher  2004 - 2008  38 
9.  27523  PhD Tomaž Koritnik  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2006 - 2008  31 
10.  23410  PhD Gregorij Kurillo  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2004 - 2005  55 
11.  19222  PhD Jernej Kuželički  Electric devices  Researcher  2005 - 2008  30 
12.  14038  PhD Zlatko Matjačić  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2004 - 2008  372 
13.  18182  PhD Matjaž Mihelj  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2004 - 2008  328 
14.  07134  PhD Marko Munih  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2004 - 2008  724 
15.  24473  PhD Andrej Olenšek  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2004 - 2008  113 
16.  25411  PhD Janez Podobnik  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2005 - 2006  108 
17.  23975  Irena Stanonik    Technical associate  2004 - 2008  20 
18.  17130  Janez Šega    Technical associate  2004 - 2005  28 
19.  17489  Igor Tomšič    Technical associate  2004 - 2008  55 
20.  21353  PhD Mitja Veber  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2005 - 2008  70 
Organisations (2)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publications
1.  0309  University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia  Ljubljana  5053919000  5,751 
2.  1538  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering  Ljubljana  1626965  27,774 
Abstract
Interdiciplinary research group is already for several decades active in the area of rehabilitation engineering. In past the research was devoted to functional electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles. Important accomplishment was represented by synthesis of gait pattern in completely parlyzed paraplegic person. Number of papers had been published in eminent journals together with first international monograph, while two Slovene enterprises produce electrical stimulators which are result of development of the group. The research activities of the new five years period are directed towards rehabilitation robotics. They are based on original proposal of a neurorehabilitation system consisting from three subsystems: actuation, sensory, and cognitive. Actuation can be provided through electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles or by originally developed robotic systems actuated by electrical or hydraulic motors. We are developing multisensory systems, assessing movement of extremities, based on accelerometers, gyroscopes, and goniometers. Movement of upper extremities is measured by haptic interfaces. Special transducers were developed to assess grasping forces. Among sensory sytems we are using also contactless optical mesurements and measurements of reaction forces during gait by the use of shoe insoles and force plates. Cognitive information is delivered to the patient in the form of audio signals, sensory electrical stimulation, haptic information, and virtual environments displayed on the computer screen. We are developing rehabilitation systems for training of walking, standing-up, balancing and standing, movement of upper extremities and grasping. The original systems proposed enable also on-line evaluation of patient's locomotor abilities.
Significance for science
Modern solutions in industry and health care including rehabilitation require innovations, advanced high-tech solutions, transfer of complex approaches from other domains, and synergy from efficient networking solutions. Compared to other EU and US research centres, Slovenia is holding important comparative advantages. Ljubljana rehabilitation engineering group was traditionally active in the field of rehabilitation technologies, with research and clinical cooperation developed through last nearly forty years, resulting in new knowledge and transfer of research achievements into new products and new methods. Development in the fields of rehabilitation engineering and industry will be the main stream of our activities. Attention will be focused on devices and methodologies that open new frontiers, are user friendly, and simple for everyday use. The research program „Analysis and synthesis of human and machine motion” is very well covering the topics of 2007-08 Work Programme of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in FP7. Our FP7 MIMICS STREP project is running from FP7 starting day. Rehabilitation training with multi-sensorial and multimodal interactive VR system is based on haptic robot, visual, and aural modalities. Physiological measures are assessed and the psycho-physiological state of the person is interpreted by the machine in real-time. Such e-system provides a new paradigm for the interaction between a human and a virtual environment leading to more intuitive, natural, efficient, and motivating interactions. The robotic rehabilitation system altered behaviour based on human physical interaction and emotional state of the patient is a hallmark of our research and can be transferred to other areas of human-robot and human-computer interactions. The program is overlapping with three challenges of the ICT workplan, the first, „Cognitive systems, Interaction, Robotics”, is using robots for handling tangible objects of different shapes and sizes, robots with sensor networks and other artificial systems, monitoring and controlling, also intuitive 3D based multimodal interaction systems. The challenge „ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion” includes mobility aspects and reorganization of integrated health care and rehabilitation process. Our multidisciplinary work, extended from FP6, among others includes home-based rehabilitation, and e-inclusion, that remain top priorities of societies in Europe, US, and Japan. The third European initiative „Towards sustainable and personalised healthcare” is highly interdisciplinary research, contributing directly to the priority „Inclusive European Information Society” as defined in strategic framework, „i2010 – European Information Society 2010”. The purpose of our research is to develop e-devices to overcome disease or trauma limitations, to increase autonomy of elderly and prolong their social activities. One of the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) directions, covered in our recent and foreseen research is also „Human-Computer Confluence”, leading to a human-machine interaction, perception and action. Within these initiatives, our leading-edge research is based on collaboration with most prominent groups in EU and is in principle multidisciplinary. It includes daily cooperation with Slovenian industrial environment and EU partnership.
Significance for the country
The team has had years of experience in high quality research, transfer of products into industrial and rehabilitation environment. The current research in the team is integrated in the international research area, it is recognised by the international reviews, international industrial associations, and projects. Our key industrial partners Trimo, Eta, Motoman, and ABB are Slovene companies which manufacture and sell their products also across the borders. As such, they are looking for ways to penetrate new markets, not only via economic networks but also with products and services that are at the competitive edge. They are looking for our knowledge and integrate it in products, procedures, and services that limit number of bad parts, bring the quality, productivity and also direct financial benefits. The ageing population in Slovenia and in Europe will in near future require development of efficient rehabilitation and therapeutic approaches for elder population and those with neurological dysfunctions. Considering limited institutional capacities, adequate approaches should minimise costs and maximise the effects of rehabilitation. The rehabilitation can be divided into two phases, the first started in a clinical institution with diagnostics and beginning of the therapy. The second phase is carried out at the user’s home – „home-based therapy” with smaller cost and is more efficient due to considerably longer rehabilitation. Here is emerging significant direct impact with development of technology and rehabilitation procedures and also training of healthcare professionals and users that will enable introduction of rehabilitation services at the user’s home. The potential of Slovenian EU membership with free flow of goods and services, is not fully exploited. The Institute for Rehabilitation of the Republic of Slovenia (IR-RS) has top-quality equipment, adequately trained staff and years of tradition including experience at the global level. They are interested in introduction of novel approaches. Similarly, many health resorts in Slovenia are looking for new services. The IR-RS is aware of the challenge and the excellent opportunity for joint development and clinical exploitation of rehabilitation robotics presented in this proposal. It is pleasure to see that advanced clinics in Europe, our domestic partner institutions and some smaller private subjects are joining to our latest FP7 research. Activities of our research are reflected at several levels. Our contribution is recognised through FP4 – FP7 projects and industrial co-operation, simultaneously our expertise is transferred into our domestic environment, to under- and post-graduate students, study programmes, partner institutions and industrial partners. Robotics study programmes are among the most attractive at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering,UL providing a wide range of knowledge, from mechanical, electrical engineering, and computer science. They are highly motivating and enable individual or team work. The industry gladly accepts our students passing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s degrees. Quality is built through international mobility of both students and faculty staff with the most eminent international institutions. Science popularisation activities, such as student workshops in industrial (DIR, 7IR, TIR) and rehabilitation robotics, electrical engineering days for children, organisation of international conferences at home and co-operation in the events organised abroad are systematically organized.
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