| A framework for supervised robotics-assisted mirror rehabilitation therapy | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-09-14 | Mahya Shahbazi |
| A six-degree-of-freedom robotic system for lower extremity rehabilitationThis paper describes the design, control and implementation of a sensorized robotic platform for versatile rehabilitation of stroke patients living with lower extremity neuromuscular deficit. The proposed device is composed of a six-degree-of-freedom actuation mechanism with a large workspace for lower extremity rehabilitation regimens. With a small footprint, lightweight, and low-cost design and a wireless interface this device is portable and well-suited for at-home and in-clinic use. A custom six-degree-of-freedom force/torque sensor was developed to measure real-time patient forces, and an admittance controller was implemented to provide assistive motion therapy. The results obtained show the suitability of this device for human-robot interaction for the implementation of lower extremity rehabilitation therapy. Ontario Tech University, Western University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-08-13 | Aaron Yurkewich, Rajni Patel, Seyed Farokh Atashzar |
| Serious Games: Rehabilitation Fuzzy Grammar for Exercise and Therapy Compliance Serious Games (SG) are advocated as a technology for engaging and motivating a variety of activities, such as learning and exercising. The motivating intuition is that infusing activities with game mechanics should make them more interesting and entertaining, resulting in increased practice time, and consequently, improved performance. In our work we are interestedintherolethatseriousgamescanplayinrehabilitation, relying on affordable, accessible and increasingly precise biomechanic sensors, such as the KinectTM. In this paper, we describe a KinectTM -based system that guides players through their prescribed rehabilitation-exercise regimen at home, after a sports injury. The system is endowed with a grammar, in terms of which the rehabilitation exercises can be precisely specified by physical therapists, and a fuzzy-logic-based component that discerns in real time, whether the user “correctly” follows the prescribed regimen. To respect the privacy of the player, the system mimics the postures into an avatar. We demonstrate our system through the development of three different games. University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-16 | Victor Fernandez, Eleni Stroulia, " Luis E. Oliva", " Francisco Gonzalez", "Claudio Castillo" |
| Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Recovery AssessmenWe have organized a Workshop at AIM 2016.
Speakers have been invited from Canadian universities, clinics and industries.
The description can be found in:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vgc8RX8JMs4g5hczLvGnutBv7JZ7uny7oa9jSQNfCSw/pub
Some information is given below:
Abstract: The population of seniors over the age of 65 is expected to triple by 2050 worldwide. This is likely to increase the incidence rate of age-related neuromuscular and sensorimotor problems such as post-stroke disabilities and Parkinson’s disease, and musculoskeletal dysfunctions and corresponding injuries and adverse events such as cerebral palsy and spinal cord damage. Among age-related neuromuscular and sensorimotor problems, stroke alone costs the Canadian economy $3.6 billion per year. Annually, patients with stroke spend more than 639,000 days in acute care in Canadian hospitals and 4.5 million days in residential care facilities. A similar trend has been reported globally because of the increasing ageing population. Improving medical and pharmaceutical care is likely to increase the survival rates from age-related neuromuscular problems and reduce hospital costs but will result in even more patients in need of Assistance, Rehabilitation and Assessment (ARA) services. Most of the survivors would experience permanent or long-lasting disability and often require labor-intensive motor therapy as early as possible and for extended periods, placing a significant burden on the healthcare system. The likely result is that, with a healthcare system that is already under-resourced, many patients suffering from a lifetime major functional deficit would not receive sufficient ARA services. One potential solution is to develop intelligent mechatronic technologies that provide efficient, effective and affordable ARA services for patients living with neuromuscular disabilities.
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Goals and Topics: In this workshop, we aim to bring together recent developments on advanced intelligent mechatronics for motor assistance, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and recovery assessment. The goal is to discuss a broad range of related subjects from academic, clinical and industry perspectives. The topics included in this workshop are
1) Intelligent mechatronics for motor assessment, rehabilitation and assistance,
2) Intelligent mechatronics for understanding neural and musculoskeletal motor function and dysfunction,
3) New techniques, system architectures, and intelligent technologies for accelerating neurorehabilitation.
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List of Invited Talks:
From Academia:
A-1) Dana Kulić, University of Waterloo, Canada.
A-2) Kim Adams, University of Alberta, Canada
A-3) Albert Vette, University of Alberta, Canada
A-4) Greg Kawchuk, University of Alberta, Canada
A-5) Patrick Pilarski, University of Alberta, Canada
A-6) Rosalie Wang, University of Toronto, Canada
A-7) Lesley Wiart, University of Alberta, Canada
A-8) Mahya Shahbazi, S. Farokh Atashzar, Rajni V. Patel, University of Western Ontario, Canada
A-9) Mahdi Tavakoli, University of Alberta, Canada
From Industries:
I-1) BKIN Technologies, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
I-2) Kinova Robotics, Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada.
I-3) Bionik Laboratories Corp., Toronto, Ontario, Canada Western University | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-07-12 | Seyed Farokh Atashzar, Mahya Shahbazi, "Mahdi Tavakoli", Rajni Patel |
| Virtual Reality EveningOn September 25th, the Edmonton chapter of the Manning Innovation Awards will be hosting “Virtual Reality and its Place in Real Life Edmonton” at the Telus World of Science. The purpose of the evening is to introduce high school students and their families to innovation in virtual and augmented reality, and to inspire them to discover and seek Virtual Reality (VR) experiences in their own lives.
Our goal is to make this event interactive and inspiring. As such, we are reaching out to you see if you are willing to do:
•A short talk an on inspiring development in VR (i.e. 10 minutes or less), AND/OR
•Host an interactive exhibit where attendees can experience a VR application for themselves.
University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2015-09-25 | Eleni Stroulia, Victor Fernandez |
| Robotics-Assisted Mirror Rehabilitation Therapy: A Therapist-in-the-Loop Assist-as-Needed Architecture Western University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-04-07 | Mahya Shahbazi, Seyed Farokh Atashzar, Rajni Patel, "Mahdi Tavakoli" |
| Adaptive neural Preisach model and model predictive control of Shape Memory Alloy actuators Western University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-08-24 | Amit Srivastava, Christopher Ward, Rajni Patel |
| Design of an Ultra Thin Strain Sensor Using Superelastic Nitinol for Applications in Minimally Invasive Surgery Western University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-09-29 | Amit Srivastava, Ran Xu, Abelardo Escoto, Christopher Ward, Rajni Patel |
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