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Human Machine Interaction

Our work focuses in three areas: brain-computer interfaces (hardware and software), haptics, and adaptive shared control systems that assist when needed. We also research user intention prediction and advanced human machine interaction.

Prof. Tom Carlson discussed his group's research into the development of brain-machine interfaces (BMI) on 'Mornings with Simi' for Global News Radio in Vancouver, Canada. Listen on Spotify.

Instant Genius听is a bite-sized masterclass podcast for the BBC Science Focus Magazine. In this episode, Professor Tom Carlson explores the rapidly expanding world of brain-machine interfaces.

Case study: Robotic Exoskeleton

Medical students have explored how we might gain an understanding of brain activity so it could potentially control a lower limb exoskeleton.

Case study: Testing an electroencephalogram

Vion, a 17-year-old Sixth Form student on work experience at Aspire CREATE, describes his experience of testing an electroencephalogram (EEG) to control a computer game.

Case study: Haptics for amputees

We combine Haptics, Sense of Embodiment/Agency, and VR to create听an听optimum rehabilitative method to help reduce phantom limb pain in amputees.

Brain computer interfaces (BCI)

A high-fidelity minimally invasive brain computer interface

This project by Elliott Magee was to design and test a BCI realistically usable for long-term human applications. It needed to have minimal infection risks and minimal invasiveness, yet a signal quality comparable to invasive BCIs. The project involved discussion with both clinicians and patients to produce a system that would be accepted amongst the medical community.

Using EEG to play a computer game

We use Electroencephalography (EEG) to control actions on a computer. This involves using code to translate brain signals into left and right movements on a mouse or cursor. Brain Computer Interfaces are important for rehabilitation engineering and could benefit patients who suffer from severe motor impairment, such as spinal cord injury.

Case study: Using EEG to play a computer game

Haptics

Haptics uses touch to interact with virtual objects. It is commonly used for stroke rehabilitation and for training dentists and surgeons. Peter Snow has used Haptics to combat phantom limb pain (PLP), which is experienced by 50-80% of upper-limb amputees.

Case study: Haptics for amputees

Adaptive shared control systems

Shared control systems combine automation and user control in one system. Adaptive systems adjust themselves to handle varying parameters, such as distances to obstructions. This means the system can distribute control effectively between the user and automated components depending on the situation.

Case study: Adaptive shared control systems

More Aspire CREATE research

Our experts

Rui Loureiro

Tom Carlson

Hubin Zhao

Selected publications

  1. Pacaux-Lemoine MP,听Habib L, Sciacca N听&补尘辫;听Carlson T听(2020).听Emulated haptic shared control for brain-computer interfaces improves human-robot cooperation.听IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS),听Rome.

  2. Pacaux-Lemoine M, Habib L听&补尘辫;听Carlson T听(2018).听.听2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), pp. 1973-1978.

  3. Rastegarpanah听A, Rakhodaei听H, Saadat听M,听Loureiro, RCV, et al听(2018).听. Advances in Mechanical Engineering. January 2018.

  4. Snow听PW, Sedki听I, Sinisi听M, Comley听R听&补尘辫;听尝辞耻谤别颈谤辞听搁颁痴听(2017).听.听International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), pp. 1019-1024.

  1. Zervudachi听A, Sanchez听E听&补尘辫; 颁补谤濒蝉辞苍听罢听(2016). . 3rd International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR2016).
  2. Wilcox听M, Rathore听A, Morgado Ramirez听DZ, 尝辞耻谤别颈谤辞听搁听&补尘辫; 颁补谤濒蝉辞苍听罢听(2016). Muscular activity and physical interaction forces during lower limb exoskeleton use. Healthcare Technology Letters.
  3. Rathore听A, Wilcox听M, Ramirez听DZM, 尝辞耻谤别颈谤辞听搁听&补尘辫; 颁补谤濒蝉辞苍听罢听(2016). . Conference proceedings: Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference, 2016, 586-589.

Related courses听

Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technologies MSc

This MSc focuses on the design, development and clinical application of new rehabilitative and assistive technologies to help restore motor functions.

Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare & Rehabilitation MSc

This MSc teaches the scientific principles of physical therapy and allows you to experience the clinical application of specialist rehabilitation techniques.

About Aspire CREATE

We work to improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries. The Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (Aspire CREATE) is a听joint research venture between UCL, the Aspire Charity, and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

Aspire CREATE

How to reach us

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP

  • Our office: Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science. (Building 6, ref. 8D.)
  • Our main lab: Peripheral Nerve Injury unit. (Building 37, ref. 5E.)

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