Lab-visit: Multi-joint dynamics and applications

CAREN is an acronym for “Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment”. It is a combination of virtual reality elements in which we can analyze movement control of  subjects. Especially the sensory input can be manipulated, both mechanically and optically. This makes it possible to unravel the complex of important features in an environment of patients such as leg amputees wearing an newly fitted prosthesis. The combination of measurements of movement control, consisting of motion capture, electromyography, ground forces and forces from extra transducers, with extensive 2D and 3D modeling of the human body improves our insight in the neuromechanics of these patients. This insight can be used for improvement of leg prosthesis and the process of rehabilitation. The workshop will consist of a lecture, explaining background theoretical elements after which demonstrations will be given of some experiments in which participants will take part. Especially the features of a moving floor in combination with a computer generated virtual environment is certainly something that gains depth by a hands-on experience.

The end the workshop will be wrapped up by projecting some of our milestones into the future.