AIMC Topic: Task Performance and Analysis

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Control of robotic assistance using poststroke residual voluntary effort.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Poststroke hemiparesis limits the ability to reach, in part due to involuntary muscle co-activation (synergies). Robotic approaches are being developed for both therapeutic benefit and continuous assistance during activities of daily living. Robotic ...

Toward a tactile language for human-robot interaction: two studies of tacton learning and performance.

Human factors
OBJECTIVE: Two experiments were performed to investigate the feasibility for robot-to-human communication of a tactile language using a lexicon of standardized tactons (tactile icons) within a sentence.

End-point impedance measurements across dominant and nondominant hands and robotic assistance with directional damping.

IEEE transactions on cybernetics
The goal of this paper is to perform end-point impedance measurements across dominant and nondominant hands while doing airbrush painting and to use the results for developing a robotic assistance scheme. We study airbrush painting because it resembl...

Extrinsic finger and thumb muscles command a virtual hand to allow individual finger and grasp control.

IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
Fine-wire intramuscular electrodes were used to obtain electromyogram (EMG) signals from six extrinsic hand muscles associated with the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Subjects' EMG activity was used to control a virtual three-degree-of-freedom (DO...

Stroke parameters identification algorithm in handwriting movements analysis by synthesis.

IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics
This paper presents a new approach to identify the stroke parameters in handwriting movement data understanding. A two-step analysis by synthesis paradigm is employed to facilitate the coarse-to-fine parameter identification for all strokes. One is t...

Investigating the Independent and Combined Effects of Startle and Surprise in a Simulated Flight Task.

Human factors
ObjectiveWe aimed to characterize the impact of startle and surprise, both independently and in combination, on subjective feelings, behavior (task performance and gaze behavior), and several physiological parameters.BackgroundThe effects of startle ...

Biomechanical analysis on neurotypical and autism spectrum disorder people during human-cobot interaction.

Applied ergonomics
Biomechanical analysis is essential for assessing subjects interacting with robotic setups and platforms. However, in industrial scenarios, workers' biomechanics are assessed mainly through questionnaires and scales which provide limited objectivity....

Computer vision and tactile glove: A multimodal model in lifting task risk assessment.

Applied ergonomics
Work-related injuries from overexertion, particularly lifting, are a major concern in occupational safety. Traditional assessment tools, such as the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (RNLE), require significant training and practice for deployment. This...

Robot-Mediated Asymmetric Connection Between Humans Can Improve Performance Without Increasing Effort.

IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
UNLABELLED: Whether working together to move a table or supporting a child learning to ride a bike, physically connected individuals exchange haptic information to improve motor performance. However, this improvement occurs at the cost of additional ...

An Integrated Electroencephalography and Eye-Tracking Analysis Using eXtreme Gradient Boosting for Mental Workload Evaluation in Surgery.

Human factors
ObjectiveWe aimed to develop advanced machine learning models using electroencephalogram (EEG) and eye-tracking data to predict the mental workload associated with engaging in various surgical tasks.BackgroundTraditional methods of evaluating mental ...