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Motion analysis and synthesis in man and machine

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Periods
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
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 

Code Science Field
2.02  Engineering and Technology  Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering 
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 (22)
no. Code Name and surname Research area Role Period No. of publications
1.  02813  PhD Tadej Bajd  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2009 - 2013  830 
2.  33168  PhD Tadej Beravs  Computer science and informatics  Researcher  2010 - 2014  18 
3.  20180  PhD Imre Cikajlo  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2009 - 2014  260 
4.  28857  MSc Peter Čepon  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Technical associate  2009 - 2014  28 
5.  28460  PhD Aleš Hribar  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2009 - 2013  13 
6.  37512  PhD Blaž Jakopin  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2014  10 
7.  12660  PhD Roman Kamnik  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2009 - 2014  311 
8.  27523  PhD Tomaž Koritnik  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2009 - 2010  31 
9.  36458  PhD Grega Logar  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2013 - 2014  8 
10.  14038  PhD Zlatko Matjačić  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2009 - 2014  372 
11.  18182  PhD Matjaž Mihelj  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2009 - 2014  328 
12.  07134  PhD Marko Munih  Systems and cybernetics  Head  2009 - 2014  724 
13.  31372  PhD Domen Novak  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2013 - 2014  88 
14.  24473  PhD Andrej Olenšek  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2014  113 
15.  34505  PhD Janez Pavčič  Forestry, wood and paper technology  Junior researcher  2011 - 2014  10 
16.  25411  PhD Janez Podobnik  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2009 - 2014  108 
17.  26335  PhD Jure Rejc  Manufacturing technologies and systems  Researcher  2009 - 2014  126 
18.  35418  PhD Andraž Rihar  Electric devices  Junior researcher  2012 - 2014  55 
19.  34534  PhD Sebastjan Šlajpah  Systems and cybernetics  Junior researcher  2011 - 2014  71 
20.  31980  PhD Matic Trlep  Metrology  Junior researcher  2009 - 2012  13 
21.  32077  PhD Matjaž Zadravec  Systems and cybernetics  Researcher  2009 - 2014  72 
22.  30688  PhD Jaka Ziherl    Junior researcher  2009 - 2012  29 
Organisations (2)
no. Code Research organisation City Registration number No. of publications
1.  0309  University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia  Ljubljana  5053919000  5,746 
2.  1538  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering  Ljubljana  1626965  27,771 
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
The industry and the health services, including rehabilitation, require innovative high-tech solutions, direct transfer of successful approaches from other fields and a synergy of effective methods. The Ljubljana rehabilitation engineering team has traditionally maintained a strong connection between the university, clinics and industry in the field of rehabilitation technology. This incubator has been developing for the last fifty years and has resulted in new basic knowledge, as well as the application of this knowledge to new products and methods. In the future, we wish to maintain this advantage over other research centers around the EU. One of the program group's most important characteristics is larger financing from sources, other than Slovenian national funds. The most important financing sources are European and industrial projects, having this way strong influence on the direction of our research program. Our long-lasting participation in FP5, FP6, FP7 and now H2020 has demonstrated our excellent standing in the international scientific community. Furthermore, we have successfully met the needs of our industrial partners and transferred technology into practice. In the last period, we successfully published numerous scientific papers, obtained several patents and published five books at the acclaimed publisher Springer. Our main focus is on cutting edge technologies, development in rehabilitation and industrial applications, and clinical assessment of modern mechatronic technologies for diagnosis and training of functional movements. Our attention will be focused on new devices and methods that are user friendly and suitable for everyday use. The topics of the research program »Analysis and synthesis of human and machine motion« are explicitly mentioned in two core themes or 'pillars' of H2020 programmes. Within core theme „Industrial leadership”, one of the ICT areas is „Robotics”, covering industrial and service robotics. This is in accordance with our interdisciplinary work developed within F6 and FP7, rehabilitation and assistive robotics. Second core theme „Societal challenges”, within „Personalizing health and care” directly mentions our activities: measurements and robots to monitor health and to support older persons to remain active and healthy. The relevance of our activities is evident through our membership in the Public Private Partneship (PPP) platform euRobotics. The MultiAnnual Roadmap (MAR) and Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) documents of this group are direct source for the content of the H2020 ICT23 2014 and ICT24 2015 calls. Our advanced research is fundamentally multidisciplinary and connected with the most prominent groups in the EU. It comprises cooperation with both industrial and clinical partners as well as with both Slovenian and European partnership.
Significance for the country
Direct relevance of the program The group cultivates a long tradition of high quality research, the transfer of products in the industrial and rehabilitation environment. The current research activities of the group are tied to the international research environment, receiving positive feedback in peer reviewed international publications, industrial relations and international projects. Our key Slovenian industrial partners Eta, Motoman, ABB and Optotek create most of its income on foreign markets. We have also succeeded to build up a network of links with foreign companies willing to invest in the development of Slovenian "startup" companies. Companies can thus benefit from our expertise and research achievements and can built our knowledge into their products, methodologies and services, which contributes to higher quality, higher productivity and thus to direct financial impact. In the period ahead we intend to work in same manner, thereby directly and indirectly support the economic development of our country and the development of advanced technologies and tools for medical rehabilitation. The new R&D program of the European Union "Horizon 2020" lists Robotics as one of the priority areas within the information and communication technologies, which is important for the future development of EU member states in terms of economic development and in terms of significant social changes due to the aging population. Thus, it is anticipated that in the future a new market of service robots for industrial and domestic use will arise, where important areas are assistive technologies for persons with physical disabilities and medical devices for training of movements. It is important to note, that a future robotic technologies will have to have the ability to learn and to adapt to the user, which is also one of the key focuses of this program. Indirect relevance of the program Significance of the program of the research group is demonstrated at different levels. Our activity is internationally recognized and demonstrated through FP4-FP7projects and in cooperation with industry and at the same time we transfer experiences in the local environment to undergraduate and graduate students attending our study programs, partner institutions, and industry partners. The study program Robotics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UL offers a wide range of knowledge and facilitates individual and group study. Quality is ensured through international collaboration and two way mobility of students and academic staff with renowned institutions. Our graduates and doctoral degree graduates are sought in domestic companies and welcomed abroad. Indirect relevance for society is also shown through the popularization activities for young people, e.g. student industrial robotics workshops DIR, the Days of Electrical Engineering in Bistra, summer schools, and the organization of international conferences in Slovenia and involvement in the organization abroad.
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no. Title (with video link) Event Source
1. Motion analysis and synthesis in man and machine    Research programme video presentation 
Most important scientific results Annual report 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, final report, complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results Annual report 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, final report, complete report on dLib.si
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