HealthCare

PROJECTS

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Machine Learning Model for User Performance Monitoring for Deep-Space Travel

Due to health and safety concerns for deep space missions, spacecrafts are in need of an intelligent human-computer interface that allows for monitoring of astronauts’ interaction with the system and of the overall health of the spaceship. This means that the system will monitor astronauts daily interactions to establish a baseline of their normal activity which will then be used to make sure they are acting to the best of their ability. The concept will statistically analyze the given inputs from the astronauts which is tested against the training data set to acknowledge if the user is performing nominally or off-nominally. Also, in the case of an emergency, If the user is unable to mitigate emergencies to keep the spacecraft safe, then the system can recognize they are off-nominal and will correct their mistakes.

Overwatch-M System

Novel approach that combines Bayesian theory with mixed reality (MR) to assess the user’s sensorimotor control.

Variable Magnetic Field for Exercise Device for Space Exploration

Determine the 3D position and orientation of a magnetic source, we will gather and compute the magnetic flux density components of the source and properly filter and arrange the data.

Real FIT

Mixed Reality strategy to motivate older adults to exercise.

Implementation of Magnetic Tracking System in Human Ranges of Motion

Determine the 3D position and orientation of a magnetic source, we will gather and compute the magnetic flux density components of the source and properly filter and arrange the data.

Modular Robotic System for Assessment and Exercise of Human Movement

This project proposes the development of a low-cost, portable, modular robotic system to improve the mobility and agility of post-stroke patients. Post-stroke patients face a huge economic burden as traditional rehabilitation paradigms require both equipment and assistance, and are labor intensive for therapists; immobility of the patients also demands the presence of caregivers, which contributes to increasing costs. This project addresses these challenges by developing a basic understanding of the research issues and techniques involved in building a therapeutic robotic system for providing easy and affordable rehabilitation exercises to post-stroke patients.

Modular Robotic System for Muscular Strength Training During Long-Term Space Missions

This project targets the problem of developing a compact, semi-autonomous and lightweight modular robotic system for addressing muscular atrophy for astronauts in long-term space missions. The target application relates the use of ModRED to perform essential and potentially robot configurations that can be used to exercise muscles while the system is inside the International Space Station (ISS).

Towards Autonomous Visual Navigation of a Colonoscope Robot 

In-VERS

Development of a Disposable Fluidic Self-Propelling Robot for Colonoscopy procedures. The main objective is to reduce trauma and discomfort to patients and facilitate wide-scale screening.