| On the Use of Modular Software and Hardware for Designing Wheelchair Robots3.2 CoPILOT McGill University, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-21 | |
| Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training (SWAT): State of the FieldThe Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training (SWAT) initiative was conducted with an international and interdisciplinary group of researchers, clinicians, and members of industry with experience in powered wheelchair intervention.
This state of the field report summarizes the initiative results, and suggests next steps in the research,
development, and commercialization of smart wheelchair technologies for assessment and training of powered mobility use.
3.2 CoPILOT, 3.4-SIP A1 NAVIGATE University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, McGill University, Université de Sherbrooke | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-02-01 | Pooja Viswanathan, Rosalie Wang, "Andrew Suttcliffe ", "Lisa Kenyon ", Geneviève Foley, Bill Miller, "Julianne Bell ", "Lee Kirby ", "Rich Simpson ", Alex Mihailidis, "Marlene Adams ", Philippe Archambault, "Ross Black ", "Julie Blain ", "Mark Bresler ", "Simona Cotarla ", "Yiannis Demiris ", Ed Giesbrecht, "Paula Gardner ", "Pearl Gryfe ", "Karen Hall ", "Christian Mandel ", "Kathy McGilton ", Francois Michaud, Ian Mitchell, Ben Mortenson, "Lisbeth Nilsson ", Joelle Pineau, Emma Smith, "Ellen Zambalde ", "Danny Zondervan ", 2191, "Tom Carlson " |
| 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.5.3 IIES-PHYS, NMO Project Ontario Tech University, Western University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-08-13 | |
| Portable Wrist Pronation & Supination Robot for Stroke RehabilitationPresentation on the design, development, usability, and patient analysis of a wrist pronation rehabilitation robot created at the IATSL laboratory at the Toronto Rehabilitation Inistitute Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2015-11-21 | |
| Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Research DayPresentation on the design, development, usability, and patient analysis of a wrist pronation rehabilitation robot created at the IATSL laboratory at the Toronto Rehabilitation Inistitute Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2015-11-18 | |
| Robots for Good: Elementary School PresentationsAlex and Aaron presented the book "New Hands, New Life" and the HERO Glove to over 100 grade 3 and 4 students at John Wanless Elementary School. Students learned about the book writing process, careers in STEM, graduate school and research. They interactively learned about about populations needing prosthetics and exoskeletons and how these robots work, through extensive participation and HERO Glove demonstrations. This was a positive a motivating experience as researchers and will have a major influence on the students excitement to learn and work in STEM. The experience was shared through instagram and twitter.
Follow up presentations will be a John Ross Elementary School and further presenataions have been requested outside of the GTA KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-03-06 | |
| ORT Travel Award -- World Stroke Congress$500 award from the Office of Research Trainees at the University Health Network to fund accommodations at the World Stroke Congress in Montreal. I presented my work to a packed audience and wrote a post that was published on UHN News Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-18 | |
| HERO Glove Ready and AccessibleFour HERO Gloves were created from the IC-IMPACTS, RHI, and ISIC: Canada India SCI Innovation Award and are being used in daily life. All users signed a waiver to use the HERO Glove.
One HERO Glove has been given to a Spinal Cord Injury survivor.
One HERO Glove has been given to the father of a daughter who had a stroke.
Two (right and left) have been given to a physiotherapy clinic.
Eight more HERO Gloves have been requested and we are working with Makers to create these gloves.
Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-03-06 | |
| HERO Glove Demonstration for Complex Rehab Injury Clinic in PickeringFour Demonstrations for the HERO Glove have taken place at the Complex Rehab Injury Clinic in Pickering with occupational therapists and their clients. These demonstrations are on-going and we are working with them to become AGE-WELL partners Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | Networking and Partnerships | 2018-05-16 | |
| Stroke Aphasia Group Presentations: Joseph Wellness Centre and Milton LegionThe HERO Glove has been demonstrated at two aphasia groups by invite. First the gloves were demonstrated at the Milton Legion. the event was a success so they asked me to demonstrate the glove at their partner site, the Joseph Brant Wellness House. They are actively in talks with us to attain the gloves and use them throughout their programs. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-01-10 | |
| Collaborations with Makers Making ChangeI have started meeting consistently with Makers Making Change - Neil Squires Society after meeting with them and Rosalie Wang to plan 3D printing workshops for Occupational Therapy students. These discussions have led to two 3D printing training sessions for occupational therapy students at the University of Toronto, the HERO Glove being accessible through Makers Making Change, a $50K award and a workshop acceptance at RehabWeek 2019. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Toronto | Networking and Partnerships | 2018-06-28 | |
| Indian Spinal Injuries Centre CollaborationsI have started meeting with a medical doctor at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in New Delhi. We are now collaborating and planning a build-a-thon event for the HERO Glove in India. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | Networking and Partnerships | 2019-02-01 | |
| Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – Lyndhurst Site CollaborationsI have had multiple meetings with an occupational therapist at the TRI-Lyndhurst site to demonstrate the HERO Glove in her clinic. I have also given a presentation on the HERO Glove at the TRI-University Centre Location to 15 acute care stroke rehabilitation therapists. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | Networking and Partnerships | 2019-02-21 | |
| World Stroke Congress 2018: Oral presentationThe HERO Glove was presented at the World Stroke Congress 2018 as an oral presentation and demonstration. The room was packed with over 150 therapists, clinicians and engineers who were very excited about the glove's capabilities. A collaboration was created with the University of Manitoba Physical Therapy Department who now tests our gloves. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-18 | |
| Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove: Design and Evaluation with Stroke Survivors with Severe Hand ImpairmentPaper accepted by IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE) with major revisions. Revisions made and paper submitted for re-review. Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-02-25 | |
| Panelist at Ryerson's Tetra Society ConferencePanelist at Ryerson's Tetra Society Assistive Technology Conference. Shared my knowledge and experiences as an expert in assistive technology. Created relationships with the Tetra Society, undergraduate students (future HQP) and fellow panelists (for research and industrial collaborations). Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2019-03-23 | |
| Rehabilitation Robotics Presenter for UofT Occupational Therapy Program Presented and demonstrated upper extremity robots to occupational therapy students. Provided them with knowledge about the motor and social rehabilitative potential of rehabilitation robots, how to assess which stroke/spinal cord injury survivors are suitable, and how to integrate robots into their therapy programs. Provided key journal articles for future reading. Learned about their excitement to welcome technology into rehabilitation.5.10-SIP A2 Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-03-22 | |
| Pattern-based causal relationships discovery from event sequences for modeling behavioral user profile in ubiquitous environments | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| Causality-based model for user profile construction from behavior sequences | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| ADR-SPLDA: Activity discovery and recognition by combining sequential patterns and latent Dirichlet allocation | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| A new statistical model for activity discovery and recognition in pervasive environments | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| Towards causal models for building behavioral user profile in ubiquitous computing applications | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| Activity recognition in smart environments: An information retrieval problem | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| A frequent pattern mining approach for ADLS recognition in smart environments | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| Towards analytical evaluation of human machine interfaces developed in the context of smart homes | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-01-01 | Belkacem Chikhaoui |
| SemAssist: Assistance and assessment tools for semantic memory rehabilitation Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-05-01 | *Groussard PY, Nathalie Bier, Sylvain Giroux, Helene Pigot, Macoir J, *Milhau J, *Descheneaux C, *Roy P C, *Arab F, Belkacem Chikhaoui, *Medini S, *Kammoun M F, *Parakh Y |
| A comparison of stereovision and infrared as sensors for an anti-collision powered wheelchair for older adults with cognitive impairments | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | Pooja Viswanathan |
| NOAH for wheelchair users with cognitive impairment: Navigation and obstacle avoidance help | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | Pooja Viswanathan |
| The future of wheelchairs: Intelligent collision avoidance and navigation assistance | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-01-01 | Pooja Viswanathan |
| Intelligent power wheelchairs for residents in long-term care facilities: Potential users' experiences and perceptions.2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-06-01 | |
| Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Initial Experiences and Perceptions of Intelligent Power Wheelchairs2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-01 | |
| The Wizard of Oz approach: A method for developing assistive technology prototypes (workshop) University of Waterloo, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-06-01 | |
| A Wizard-of-Oz intelligent wheelchair study with cognitively impaired older adults: Attitudes toward user control University of Toronto, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-09-01 | |
| Wizard-of-Oz and mixed-methods studies to inform intelligent wheelchair design for older adults with dementia University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-09-01 | |
| Evaluation of intelligent powered wheelchairs (Half day workshop)3.2 CoPILOT University of Toronto, Université Laval, McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Developing advanced assistive technologies for older adults with dementia: Lessons learned University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Intelligent wheelchairs for cognitively-impaired older adults in long-term care: A review University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Smart Wheelchairs: Where are we now?Webinar for occupationaltherapy.com
https://www.occupationaltherapy.com/ot-ceus/course/smart-wheelchairs-41553.8-CAT University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-02-26 | |
| The future face of elderly assistants3.1 VIGIL, 4.1 CONNECT-TECH University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-08-30 | |
| The efficacy of an intelligent cognitive orthosis to facilitate handwashing by persons with moderate to severe dementia KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2004-01-01 | |
| The development of a computerized cueing device to help people with dementia to be more independent KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2001-01-01 | |
| Using artificial intelligence to assist people with dementia to be more independent KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2000-01-01 | |
| Towards the development of a technology for art therapy and dementia: Definition of needs and design constraints KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-01-01 | |
| The COACH prompting system to assist older adults with dementia through handwashing: An efficacy study KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | |
| The use of an intelligent prompting system for people with dementia KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-01-01 | |
| An intelligent powered wheelchair to enable mobility of cognitively impaired older adults: An anticollision system KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-01-01 | |
| Performance of daily activities by older adults with dementia: the role of an assistive robot University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Development of a fuzzy logic based intelligent system for autonomous guidance of post-stroke rehabilitation exercise University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Investigation of EMG fatigue patterns while using an upper limb rehabilitation robotic device University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | |
| Robotics for older adults: Rehabilitation applications for body functions and structures, and activities and participation University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | |
| Working towards clinical applicability and implementation of a robotic stroke rehabilitation system for the upper limb University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-09-01 | |
| Vision-based posture assessment to detect and categorize compensation during robotic rehabilitation therapy Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | |
| Development of a portable robot and graphical user interface for haptic rehabilitation exercise University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | |
| Qualitative methods in power wheelchair design for older adults with dementia Baycrest Health Sciences, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | |
| Clinical evaluation of the Intelligent Wheelchair System (Student Scientific Paper Competition Award winner) University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | |
| Development of a rehabilitation robot: National differences in therapist practice (Student Scientific Paper Competition Award honourable mention) University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | |
| Future powered wheelchair technology: Therapists’ perspectives and implications for design (workshop) University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-05-01 | |
| Assistive robots for older adults with dementia: Challenges in the design of collaborative human-robot interaction University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-12-01 | |
| Evaluation of an intelligent wheelchair system for older adults with cognitive impairments University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-08-01 | |
| Development of a robotic device for upper limb stroke rehabilitation: A user-centered design approach University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | |
| Usability testing of multimodal feedback interface and simulated collision-avoidance power wheelchair for long-term-care home residents with cognitive impairments University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute/University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-09-01 | |
| Ambient assisted living technologies for aging well: a scoping review1.2 TUNGSTEN, NMO Project KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-01-01 | |
| Canadian technology innovators' perspective on mild cognitive impairment: a focus group study1.2 TUNGSTEN KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-24 | |
| AAL-WELL Knowledge CaféThe Ambient Assistive Living Technologies for Wellness, Engagement, and Long Life (AAL-WELL) project held a Knowledge Café event at a Retirement Concepts facility in Surrey, BC on September 24 of this year. The event was attended by approximately 30 people, primarily older adults from Retirement Concepts independent living residences, as well as participants from academic research, industry, and residential care. The AAL-WELL project is an international, transdisciplinary research project investigating how to design technology that better supports older adults with mild cognitive impairment (such as memory issues) to live well. It includes researchers from four universities: Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, University of Sheffield (UK), and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden). The event was an opportunity for project members to present some of the work they have engaged in over the past two years, as well as share some of their findings. It was also an opportunity to ask key questions to the participants attending the event in order to generate discussion and receive feedback.
The discussion groups were presented with three questions: 1) Would you live in a smart home?, 2) How could technology support participation in activities outside the home?, and 3) How would you prefer to be involved in setting up supportive technology? The event provoked a great deal of discussion, with many different perspectives, opinions, and experiences shared in lively conversation. It was a good example of the value of building relationships between researchers and community partners. The AAL-WELL project members were able to present their ideas and discoveries to a diverse audience, while the community participants were able to have their voices heard and provide feedback to guide future stages of research. In the end, the high quality of insight generated through this knowledge café further cemented our belief that community outreach is a core part of being a truly engaged university.1.2 TUNGSTEN KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2015-09-24 | Piper Jackson, Andrew Sixsmith, "Rahul Chhokar ", Arlene Astell, Alex Mihailidis, "Louise Nygård ", "Tim Gomersall ", "Annicka Hedman ", "Rajjeet Phull ", Amy Hwang, Lupin Battersby, Sarah Canham |
| DIY Smart Home: Narrowing the Gap Between Users and Technology University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-03-01 | |
| Engaging older adults with dementia in creative occupations using technology University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | |
| A Tool to Promote Prolonged Engagement in Art Therapy: Design and Development from Art Therapist Requirements University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-10-01 | |
| ePAD: Engaging Platform for Art Development University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-07-01 | |
| Design and Prototype of a Device to Engage Congitively Disabled Older Adults in Visual Artwork University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-06-01 | |
| Everyday Patient-Care Technologies for Alzheimer’s Disease , University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-12-01 | |
| A decision-theoretic approach in the design of an adaptive upper-limb stroke rehabilitation robot. University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-01-01 | |
| Using actors to develop technologies for older adults with dementia: A pilot study University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-09-01 | |
| Ambient Assisted Living Technology to Support Older Adults with Dementia with Activities of Daily Living: Key Concepts and the State of the Art. KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | |
| POMDP models for Assistive Technology University of Waterloo, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-10-01 | |
| Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Powered Wheelchair Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial.2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-11-01 | Kirby RL, Bill Miller, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, Alex Mihailidis, Polgar JM, Paula Rushton, Titus L, Smith C, McAllister M, Theriault C, Thompson K, Sawatzky B |
| The interplay between contextual factors and engagement in valued but challenging activities among people with cognitive decline: A focus group study1.2 TUNGSTEN KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-21 | |
| Concurrent Validity of the Microsoft Kinect for Windows v2 for Measuring Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-07-04 | |
| A vision-based approach for automated gait analysis in stroke Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-09-01 | |
| Hacking Health – Edmonton 2016Media on the Event
1. The second U of A Health Hack-a-thon takes place this weekend - CBC Edmonton AM, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
2. Edmonton healers and hackers join forces - Metro Edmonton, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
3. Hackers to help seniors access health care - Global News, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016
4. Hacking Health Hackathon goes at the University of Alberta - 630 CHED, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016
5. Global News, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016
6. Technological solutions to health problems - CTV Two, Monday, Feb. 22, 2016
From Fernandez:
In Hacking Health 2016 in Edmonton, I participated as software engineering mentor, I brought my expertise and experience in developing games for rehabilitation, Kinect, CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, and virtual simulation of human behaviour. The team, "SPINOIS NAP", was very useful the information about Kinect hardware in the implementation. They present a prototype which helps to maintain the correct posture during long hours seating in front of the computer.
6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-02-19 | |
| Automated Classification of Pathological Gait after Stroke Using Ubiquitous Sensing Technology
Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-09-09 | |
| Activities people with mild cognitive impairments want to master - A scoping review1.2 TUNGSTEN, 3.3 DIY-AIDE Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-04-29 | |
| AAL-WELL that ends well: International transdisciplinary research into Ambient Assisted Living technology for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive ImpairmentPresenter(s): P. Jackson
Conference Presentation - The 10th WORLD CONFERENCE of GERONTECHNOLOGY, ISG 20161.2 TUNGSTEN Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-09-30 | |
| AGE-WELL teleconference – Engaging older adultsThis teleconference was held to inform these Work Packages on the specific areas of research of each group, and to identify common areas of interest, allowing these Work Packages to combine their efforts for mutual advantage and to decrease the duplication of similar work.
Action Items Following the Meeting Included:
1.2 will share the survey questions
7.2 will share the protocol document with 1.3
8.2 will discuss the policy and process international review with 7.1
7.1 will discuss overlap between policy related projects with 8.2
1.2 will share the survey results
7.2 will discuss potential collaboration with 8.2 citizen panels to inform mutually beneficial interests 8.2 will look across various citizen panels related to aging to identify common themes that may be helpful to WP1
1.3 will discuss potential for collaboration with 8.2 to understand experience and outcome of older adult engagement on citizen panels
7.2 will share the knowledge synthesis results when the manuscript is complete
All will talk to advisory committee at meeting to facilitate collaborations between work packages by providing a secure portal for information and data sharing
1.2 TUNGSTEN, 7.1 PRI-TECH, 7.2 DRIVE, 8.2 ADT, 1.3 OA-INVOLVE, CC3 T-WORK, NMO Project Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, University of Dundee, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Ryerson University, McMaster Health Forum, McMaster University, University of Alberta | Networking and Partnerships | 2016-02-04 | Arlene Astell, Judith Sixsmith, Paul Stolee, Josephine McMurray, Rosalie Wang, Alex Mihailidis, Deborah Fels, Yoko Ishigami-Doyle, Heather Mcneil, Michael Wilson, Bridgette Murphy, Colleen McGrath, Izabela Panek, Don Husereau, Sheila Bodemer, Ayse Kuspinar, Maggie MacNeil, Melissa Koch, Natalie Waldbrook, Jeanie Zabukovec |
| IWART 2016: International Workshop on Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology IWART 2016: International Workshop on Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology
Alex Mihailidis presented: "Disrupting the technology and aging landscape: New technology and approaches"
Jeff Jutai presented: "Innovation in the Development of New Assistive Technologies: The AGE WELL Approach"
8.1 AT-SELECT, 8.2 ADT, 8.3 PRIV-SENSE University of Ottawa, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-12-14 | |
| Enhancing Knowledge Mobilization and Commercial Outcomes in Aging and TechnologyCC3 T-WORK Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-07-23 | |
| AAL-WELL that ends well: International transdisciplinary research into ambient assistive living technology for older adults with mild cognitive impairment1.2 TUNGSTEN, CC3 T-WORK Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-09-28 | |
| Appropriating in-market communication technologies for persons and families living with mild cognitive deficits: a field study of a neighbourhood house program KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-31 | |
| Using co-creation workshops to explore present and future experiences of everyday activities with older persons with cognitive impairment KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-23 | |
| A network based approach to evaluating ambient assisted living (AAL) technologies1.2 TUNGSTEN KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-22 | |
| Stakeholder partnership on an online consumer guideline for locator technologies (poster presentation)
7.4-S2 University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-06-21 | |
| Product-readiness levels for the ‘real world’ impact: an AGE-WELL performance management framework for aging and technology researchOral presentation: Symposium, Strategies for Development of Canadian Research and policy in Aging. 46th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, 19-21st, October, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-19 | |
| Enhancing Knowledge Mobilization and Commercial Outcomes in Aging and TechnologyPaper for the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology World Congress, July 23-27, 2017, San Francisco, California.
1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | |
| Aging gracefully across environments using technology to support wellness, engagement and long life (AGE-WELL): A national research network in technology and aging. 1.3 OA-INVOLVE KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-01 | |
| The design of intelligent in-home assistive technologies: Assessing the needs of older adults with dementia and their caregiversObjective: To determine the needs of older adults with dementia and their family caregivers during Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and the role of intelligent assistive technology (AT) in supporting these needs. Methods: An 85 item questionnaire was administered to family caregivers of older adults with dementia exploring: (i) challenging ADL for an older adult with dementia to complete independently, (ii) difficult ADL for a caregiver to assist, (iii) the role of AT supporting ADL completion, and (iv) the features and functions of in-home AT designed to support ADL. Results: Respondents (n=106) indicated the person they care for has partial ability to complete ADL, that private tasks (e.g., showering) are difficult to assist, and that AT designed to support ADL must be autonomous, familiar, simple and unobtrusive. Respondents also showed little knowledge of existing AT that support ADL. Conclusions: Designers of AT should focus on supporting caregivers and older adults with dementia in the completion of private and personal ADL. KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-01-01 | |
| The acceptability of home monitoring technology among community-dwelling older adults and baby boomersThis pilot study investigated the willingness of two generational cohorts (current baby boomers and older adults) to accept home monitoring technology. Thirty individuals (15 baby boomers and 15 older adults) of both genders and living in the community participated in structured, mixed methods interviews. The participants' opinions and views on various technologies (e.g., personal emergency response systems, fall detection systems) and sensor types (e.g., switches, motion sensors, computer vision) were determined, including locations within the home where they would be willing to install and use such technologies. Overall, it was found that these technologies would be acceptable if they allowed the participants to remain in their own homes and to age in place. Furthermore, a between-group analysis indicated that there were not many statistically significant differences between the opinions of the two cohorts with respect to preferences about types and locations of these technologies. KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | |
| International ACM Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Vehicular ApplicationsIdentifying the Factors Influencing Older Adults' Perceptions of Fully Automated Vehicles AWCRP-2020-14 University of Toronto/Toronto Rehab Institute, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-08-16 | |
| Demographic and psychographic factors of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: the importance of technology confidenceOther KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-10-28 | |
| Older people's use of digital technology during the COVID-19 pandemicOther KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-04-11 | |
| The engaged health researcher: why and how to use this bookOther KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-01-01 | |
| Thinking innovatively about innovation researchOther KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-01-01 | |
| Understanding the Product Innovation PathwayOther KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-01-01 | |
| An introduction to transdisciplinary workingOther KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-01-01 | |
| Privacy Protecting Approaches for Automatic Detection of Behaviours of Risk in People with Dementia using Deep Learning KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-10-19 | |
| Privacy-Protecting Behaviours of Risk Detection in People with Dementia using VideosBackground: People living with dementia often exhibit behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia that can put their and others’ safety at risk. Existing video surveillance systems in long-term care facilities can be used to monitor such behaviours of risk to alert the staf to prevent potential injuries or death in some cases. However, these behaviours of risk events are heterogeneous and infrequent in comparison to normal events. Moreover, analysing raw videos can also raise privacy concerns.
Purpose: In this paper, we present two novel privacy-protecting video-based anomaly detection approaches to detect behaviours of risks in people with dementia.
Methods: We either extracted body pose information as skeletons or used semantic segmentation masks to replace multiple humans in the scene with their semantic boundaries. Our work difers from most existing approaches for video anomaly detection that focus on appearance-based features, which can put the privacy of a person at risk and is also susceptible to pixel-based noise, including illumination and viewing direction. We used anonymized videos of normal activities to train customized spatiotemporal convolutional autoencoders and identify behaviours of risk as anomalies.
Results: We showed our results on a real-world study conducted in a dementia care unit with patients with dementia, containing approximately 21 h of normal activities data for training and 9 h of data containing normal and behaviours of risk events for testing. We compared our approaches with the original RGB videos and obtained a similar area under the receiver operating characteristic curve performance of 0.807 for the skeleton-based approach and 0.823 for the segmentation mask-based approach.
Conclusions: This is one of the frst studies to incorporate privacy for the detection of behaviours of risks in people with dementia. Our research opens up new avenues to reduce injuries in long-term care homes, improve the quality of life of residents, and design privacy-aware approaches for people living in the community KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2023-01-21 | |
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