@article {clark2023asr, title = {Defining Allowable Stimulus Ranges for Position and Force Controlled Cutaneous Cues}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Haptics}, volume = {16}, number = {3}, year = {2023}, month = {July-September}, pages = {353-364}, doi = {10.1109/TOH.2023.3286306}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/IEEE_ToH_2023_Clark_AllowableStimulusRangeSMALL.pdf}, author = {Clark, Janelle P and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K} } @article {pezent2023AIS, title = {Multisensory Pseudo-Haptics for Rendering Manual Interactions with Virtual Objects}, journal = {Advanced Intelligent Systems}, volume = {n/a}, number = {n/a}, year = {2023}, pages = {2200303}, abstract = {

Recent advances in extended reality (XR) technologies make seeing and hearing virtual objects commonplace, yet strategies for synthesizing haptic interactions with virtual objects continue to be limited. Two design principles govern the rendering of believable and intuitive haptic feedback: movement through open space must feel {\textquotedblleft}free{\textquotedblright} while contact with virtual objects must feel stiff. Herein, a novel multisensory approach that conveys proprioception and effort through illusory visual feedback and refers to the wrist, via a bracelet interface, discrete and continuous interaction forces that would otherwise occur at the hands and fingertips, is presented. Results demonstrate that users reliably discriminate the stiffness of virtual buttons when provided with multisensory pseudohaptic feedback, comprising tactile pseudohaptic feedback (discrete vibrotactile feedback and continuous squeeze cues in a bracelet interface) and visual pseudohaptic illusions of touch interactions. Compared to the use of tactile or visual pseudohaptic feedback alone, multisensory pseudohaptic feedback expands the range of physical stiffnesses that are intuitively associated with the rendered virtual interactions and reduces individual differences in physical-to-virtual stiffness mappings. This multisensory approach, which leaves users{\textquoteright} hands unencumbered, provides a flexible framework for synthesizing a wide array of touch-enabled interactions in XR, with great potential for enhancing user experiences.

}, keywords = {augmented reality, bracelet, haptic interaction, haptics, Virtual reality, wearables}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200303}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aisy.202200303}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Advanced\%20Intelligent\%20Systems\%20-\%202023\%20-\%20Pezent\%20-\%20Multisensory\%20Pseudo\%E2\%80\%90Haptics\%20for\%20Rendering\%20Manual\%20Interactions\%20with\%20Virtual.pdf}, author = {Pezent, Evan and Macklin, Alix and Yau, Jeffrey M. and Colonnese, Nicholas and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K.} } @article {PezentTRO2022, title = {Design, Control, and Psychophysics of Tasbi: A Force-Controlled Multimodal Haptic Bracelet}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Robotics}, volume = {38}, number = {5}, year = {2022}, pages = {2962-2978}, doi = {10.1109/TRO.2022.3164840}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/IEEE_TRO_2022_Pezent_Tasbi.pdf}, author = {Pezent, Evan and Agarwal, Priyanshu and Hartcher-O{\textquoteright}Brien, Jessica and Colonnese, Nicholas and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K.} } @proceedings {2057, title = {Explorations of wrist haptic feedback for AR/VR interactions with Tasbi}, year = {2022}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Pezent_CHI_2022.pdf}, author = {Pezent, Evan and Gupta, Aakar and Duhaime, Hank and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia and Israr, Ali and Samad, Majed and Robinson, Shea and Agarwal, Priyanshu and Benko, Hrvoje and Colonnese, Nick} } @article {Berning2021COBME, title = {Myoelectric Control and Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling: Complementary Technologies for Rehabilitation Robotics}, journal = {Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering}, year = {2021}, pages = {100313}, abstract = {

Stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI) are a leading cause of disability in the United States, and researchers have pursued using robotic devices to aid rehabilitation efforts for resulting upper-extremity impairments. To date, however, robotic rehabilitation of the upper limb has produced only limited improvement in functional outcomes compared to traditional therapy. This paper explores the potential of myoelectric control and neuromusculoskeletal modeling for robotic rehabilitation using the current state of the art of each individual field as evidence. Continuing advances in the fields of myoelectric control and neuromusculoskeletal modeling offer opportunities for further improvements of rehabilitation robot control strategies. Specifically, personalized neuromusculoskeletal models driven by a subject{\textquoteright}s electromyography signals may provide accurate predictions of the subject{\textquoteright}s muscle forces and joint moments which, when used to design novel control strategies, could yield new approaches to robotic therapy for stroke and SCI that surpass the efficacy of traditional therapy.

}, keywords = {Electromyography, neuromusculoskeletal modeling, robotic rehabilitation, upper limb motor impairment}, issn = {2468-4511}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cobme.2021.100313}, url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468451121000532}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/BerningCOBME2021_preprint.pdf}, author = {Jeffrey Berning and Gerard E. Francisco and Shuo-Hsiu Chang and Benjamin J. Fregly and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @article {9117187, title = {Syntacts: Open-Source Software and Hardware for Audio-Controlled Haptics}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Haptics}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, year = {2021}, month = {Jan-Mar 2021}, pages = {225-233}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Syntacts.pdf}, author = {E. Pezent and B. Cambio and M. K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1978, title = {Explorations of Wrist Haptic Feedback for AR/VR Interactions with Tasbi}, year = {2020}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery}, address = {New York, NY, USA}, keywords = {bracelet, haptics, multisensory, Virtual reality, wearables}, isbn = {9781450368193}, doi = {10.1145/3334480.3383151}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3334480.3383151}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/tasbi_chi2020_20200216_compressed.pdf}, author = {Pezent, Evan and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K. and Israr, Ali and Samad, Majed and Robinson, Shea and Agarwal, Priyanshu and Benko, Hrvoje and Colonnese, Nicholas} } @article {BHAGAT2020102502, title = {Neural activity modulations and motor recovery following brain-exoskeleton interface mediated stroke rehabilitation}, journal = {NeuroImage: Clinical}, volume = {28}, year = {2020}, pages = {102502}, abstract = {

Brain-machine interfaces (BMI) based on scalp EEG have the potential to promote cortical plasticity following stroke, which has been shown to improve motor recovery outcomes. However, the efficacy of BMI enabled robotic training for upper-limb recovery is seldom quantified using clinical, EEG-based, and kinematics-based metrics. Further, a movement related neural correlate that can predict the extent of motor recovery still remains elusive, which impedes the clinical translation of BMI-based stroke rehabilitation. To address above knowledge gaps, 10 chronic stroke individuals with stable baseline clinical scores were recruited to participate in 12 therapy sessions involving a BMI enabled powered exoskeleton for elbow training. On average, 132\ {\textpm}\ 22 repetitions were performed per participant, per session. BMI accuracy across all sessions and subjects was 79\ {\textpm}\ 18\% with a false positives rate of 23\ {\textpm}\ 20\%. Post-training clinical assessments found that FMA for upper extremity and ARAT scores significantly improved over baseline by 3.92\ {\textpm}\ 3.73 and 5.35\ {\textpm}\ 4.62 points, respectively. Also, 80\% participants (7 with moderate-mild impairment, 1 with severe impairment) achieved minimal clinically important difference (MCID: FMA-UE \>5.2 or ARAT \>5.7) during the course of the study. Kinematic measures indicate that, on average, participants{\textquoteright} movements became faster and smoother. Moreover, modulations in movement related cortical potentials, an EEG-based neural correlate measured contralateral to the impaired arm, were significantly correlated with ARAT scores (ρ\ =\ 0.72, p\ \<\ 0.05) and marginally correlated with FMA-UE (ρ\ =\ 0.63, p\ =\ 0.051). This suggests higher activation of ipsi-lesional hemisphere post-intervention or inhibition of competing contra-lesional hemisphere, which may be evidence of neuroplasticity and cortical reorganization following BMI mediated rehabilitation therapy.

}, keywords = {Brain-machine interface, Clinical trial, Exoskeletons, Movement related cortical potentials, stroke rehabilitation}, issn = {2213-1582}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2020.102502}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158220303399}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/NeuroImage_2020_Bhagat_BMI_EEG_exo.pdf}, author = {Nikunj A. Bhagat and Nuray Yozbatiran and Jennifer L. Sullivan and Ruta Paranjape and Colin Losey and Zachary Hernandez and Zafer Keser and Robert Grossman and Gerard E. Francisco and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and Jose L. Contreras-Vidal} } @article {1940, title = {Improving short-term retention after robotic training by leveraging fixed-gain controllers}, journal = {Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering}, volume = {6}, year = {2019}, month = {01/2019}, abstract = {

IntroductionWhen developing control strategies for robotic rehabilitation, it is important that end-users who train with those strategies retain what they learn. Within the current state-of-the-art, however, it remains unclear what types of robotic controllers are best suited for promoting retention. In this work, we experimentally compare short-term retention in able-bodied end-users after training with two common types of robotic control strategies: fixed- and variable-gain controllers.MethodsOur approach is based on recent motor learning research, where reward signals are employed to reinforce the learning process. We extend this approach to now include robotic controllers, so that participants are trained with a robotic control strategy and auditory reward-based reinforcement on tasks of different difficulty. We then explore retention after the robotic feedback is removed.ResultsOverall, our results indicate that fixed-gain control strategies better stabilize able-bodied users{\textquoteright} motor adaptation than either a no controller baseline or variable-gain strategy. When breaking these results down by task difficulty, we find that assistive and resistive fixed-gain controllers lead to better short-term retention on less challenging tasks but have opposite effects on the learning and forgetting rates.ConclusionsThis suggests that we can improve short-term retention after robotic training with consistent controllers that match the task difficulty.

}, keywords = {Control systems, haptic device, motor learning, neurorehabilitation, Robot-assisted rehabilitation}, doi = {10.1177/2055668319866311}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/2055668319866311}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Losey2019RATE.pdf}, author = {Dylan P Losey and Laura H Blumenschein and Janelle P Clark and Marcia K O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1948, title = {The Influence of Cue Presentation Velocity on Skin Stretch Perception}, year = {2019}, month = {July}, keywords = {cue perceptibility, cue perception, haptic cues, Haptic interfaces, just noticeable difference, Likert surveys, method of constant stimuli, rice haptic rocker, rotational velocities, Skin, skin stretch cue presentation velocity, skin stretch cues, skin stretch perception, wearable haptic devices}, doi = {10.1109/WHC.2019.8816120}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Kim_2019_WorldHaptics_SkinStretchCueVelocity.pdf}, author = {S. Y. Kim and J. P. Clark and P. Kortum and M. K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {2055, title = {A Robotic Platform for 3D Forelimb Rehabilitation with Rats}, year = {2019}, doi = {10.1109/ICORR.2019.8779405}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/ErwinICORR2019.pdf}, author = {Erwin, Andrew and Gallegos, Chrystine and Cao, Qilin and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K.} } @proceedings {1938, title = {On the role of wearable haptics for force feedback in teleimpedance control for dual-arm robotic teleoperation}, year = {2019}, publisher = {IEEE}, abstract = {Robotic teleoperation enables humans to safely complete exploratory procedures in remote locations for applications such as deep sea exploration or building assessments following natural disasters. Successful task completion requires meaningful dual arm robotic coordination and proper understanding of the environment. While these capabilities are inherent to humans via impedance regulation and haptic interactions, they can be challenging to achieve in telerobotic systems. Teleimpedance control has allowed impedance regulation in such applications, and bilateral teleoperation systems aim to restore haptic sensation to the operator, though often at the expense of stability or workspace size. Wearable haptic devices have the potential to apprise the operator of key forces during task completion while maintaining stability and transparency. In this paper, we evaluate the impact of wearable haptics for force feedback in teleimpedance control for dual-arm robotic teleoperation. Participants completed a peg-in-hole, box placement task, aiming to seat as many boxes as possible within the trial period. Experiments were conducted both transparent and opaque boxes. With the opaque box, participants achieved a higher number of successful placements with haptic feedback, and we saw higher mean interaction forces. Results suggest that the provision of wearable haptic feedback may increase confidence when visual cues are obscured.}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Clark_2019_ICRA_TeleimpedanceWithHaptics_0.pdf}, author = {Clark, Janelle P and Lentini, Gianluca and Barontini, Federica and Catalano, Manuel G and Bianchi, Matteo and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K} } @article {article, title = {Skin stretch haptic feedback to convey closure information in anthropomorphic, under-actuated upper limb soft prostheses}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Haptics}, volume = {12}, number = {4}, year = {2019}, month = {2019 December}, pages = {508 - 520}, doi = {10.1109/TOH.2019.2915075}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Battaglia_ToH_2019.pdf}, author = {Battaglia, Edoardo and Clark, Janelle and Bianchi, Matteo and Catalano, Manuel and Bicchi, Antonio and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia} } @article {1934, title = {Spatially Separating Haptic Guidance from Task Dynamics through Wearable Devices.}, journal = {IEEE Trans Haptics}, volume = {12}, number = {4}, year = {2019}, month = {2019 December}, pages = {581 - 593}, abstract = {

Haptic devices have a high potential for delivering tailored training to novices. These devices can simulate forces associated with real-world tasks, or provide guidance forces that convey task completion and learning strategies. It has been shown, however, that providing both task forces and guidance forces simultaneously through the same haptic interface can lead to novices depending on guidance, being unable to demonstrate skill transfer, or learning the wrong task altogether. This work presents a novel solution whereby task forces are relayed via a kinesthetic haptic interface, while guidance forces are spatially separated through a cutaneous skin stretch modality. We explore different methods of delivering cutaneous based guidance to subjects in a dynamic trajectory following task. We next compare cutaneous guidance to kinesthetic guidance, as is traditional to spatially separated assistance. We further investigate the role of placing cutaneous guidance ipsilateral versus contralateral to the task force device. The efficacies of each guidance condition are compared by examining subject error and movement smoothness. Results show that cutaneous guidance can be as effective as kinesthetic guidance, making it a practical and cost-effective alternative for spatially separated assistance.

}, issn = {2329-4051}, doi = {10.1109/TOH.2019.2919281}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/pezent_toh2019.pdf}, author = {Pezent, Evan and Fani, Simone and Clark, Janelle and Bianchi, Matteo and OMalley, Marcia K} } @proceedings {1945, title = {Tasbi: Multisensory Squeeze and Vibrotactile Wrist Haptics for Augmented and Virtual Reality}, year = {2019}, month = {July}, keywords = {augmented reality, computing interfaces, fully immerse users, hand interactions, Haptic interfaces, multisensory haptic wristband, multisensory squeeze, pseudohaptic effects, purely normal squeeze forces, sensory substitution device, Skin, Tactile feedback, Tasbi device, vibrotactile feedback, vibrotactile wrist haptics, virtual button, Virtual reality, virtual world, visual information, wearable devices}, doi = {10.1109/WHC.2019.8816098}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/tasbi_whc2019.pdf}, author = {E. Pezent and A. Israr and M. Samad and S. Robinson and P. Agarwal and H. Benko and N. Colonnese} } @article {PMID:28583735, title = {Electromagnetic tracking of flexible robotic catheters enables "assisted navigation" and brings automation to endovascular navigation in an in vitro study}, journal = {Journal of vascular surgery}, volume = {67}, number = {4}, year = {2018}, month = {06/2017}, pages = {1274{\textendash}1281}, issn = {0741-5214}, doi = {10.1016/j.jvs.2017.01.072}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2017.01.072}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Schwein2017JVS.pdf}, author = {Schwein, Adeline and Kramer, Benjamin and Chinnadurai, Ponraj and Virmani, Neha and Walker, Sean and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia and Lumsden, Alan B and Bismuth, Jean} } @article {8291748, title = {Evaluation of Velocity Estimation Methods Based on their Effect on Haptic Device Performance}, journal = {IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics}, volume = {23}, number = {2}, year = {2018}, pages = {604-613}, abstract = {

This paper comparatively evaluates the effect of real-time velocity estimation methods on passivity and fidelity of virtual walls implemented using haptic interfaces. Impedance width, or Z-width is a fundamental measure of performance in haptic devices. Limited accuracy of velocity estimates from position encoder data is an impediment in improving the Z- width in haptic interfaces. We study the efficacy of Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator as a velocity estimator, to allow passive implementation of higher stiffness virtual walls as compared to some of the commonly used velocity estimators in the field of haptics. We first experimentally demonstrate feasibility of Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator as a velocity estimator for haptics applications by comparing Z-width performance achieved with Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator and commonly used Finite Difference Method (FDM) cascaded with a lowpass filter. A novel Z-width plotting technique combining passivity and fidelity of haptic rendering is proposed, and used to compare the haptic device performance obtained with Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator, FDM+lowpass filter, First Order Adaptive Windowing and Kalman filter based velocity estimation methods. Simulations and experiments conducted on a custom single degree of freedom haptic device demonstrate that the stiffest virtual walls are rendered with velocity estimated using Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator, and highest wall rendering fidelity is achieved by First Order Adaptive Windowing based velocity estimation scheme.

}, keywords = {Estimation, Frequency division multiplexing, Haptic interfaces, Impedance, Kalman filters, Performance evaluation, Rendering (computer graphics)}, issn = {1083-4435}, doi = {10.1109/TMECH.2018.2805863}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/chawda2018ieee.pdf}, author = {V. Chawda and O. Celik and M. K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @article {8305478, title = {Reflection on System Dynamics Principles Improves Student Performance in Haptic Paddle Labs}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Education}, volume = {61}, number = {3}, year = {2018}, month = {08/2018}, pages = {245-252}, keywords = {abstract conceptualization, CE, computer aided instruction, concrete experience, educational courses, haptic devices, Haptic interfaces, haptics, lab report grades, laboratory, laboratory exercises, learning cycle, learning outcomes, low-cost educational tools, Mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering computing, mechanical engineering curricula, mechanical engineering curriculum, Mechatronics, mechatronics content, multiple student GPA quartiles, Performance evaluation, reflection, reflection phase, reflective curriculum, reflective observation, standard haptic paddle lab curriculum, standard nonreflective curriculum, Standards, student performance improvement, System dynamics, system dynamics principles, Tools, undergraduate, virtual environment rendering}, issn = {0018-9359}, doi = {10.1109/TE.2018.2804327}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Rose2018ieee-reflection.pdf}, author = {C. G. Rose and C. G. McDonald and J. P. Clark and M. K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1917, title = {The rice haptic rocker: Altering the perception of skin stretch through mapping and geometric design}, year = {2018}, month = {03/2018}, pages = {192-197}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {San Francisco, CA}, abstract = {

Skin stretch haptic devices are well-suited for transmitting information through touch, a promising avenue in prosthetic research, addressing the lack of feedback in myoelectric designs. Rocker-based skin stretch devices have been proposed for sensory substitution and navigational feedback, but the designs vary in their geometry. Other works create torsional stretch, and utilize nonlinear mappings to enhance perception. This work investigates parameters of rocker geometry and mapping functions, and how they impact user perception. We hypothesize that perceptual changes are dependent on the choice of stretch increment sizes over the range of motion. The rocker geometry is varied with an offset between the rotational and geometric axes, and three rocker designs are evaluated during a targeting task implemented with a nonlinear or linear mapping. The rockers with no offset and a positive offset (wide) perform better than the negative offset (narrow) case, though the mapping method does not affect target accuracy.

}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Clark_2018HapticSymposium.pdf}, author = {Clark, Janelle P and Kim, Sung Y and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K} } @proceedings {1901, title = {The Rice Haptic Rocker: Comparing Longitudinal and Lateral Upper-Limb Skin Stretch Perception}, volume = {II}, year = {2018}, month = {06/2018}, pages = {125-134}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Pisa, Italy}, abstract = {

Skin stretch, when mapped to joint position, provides haptic feedback using a mechanism similar to our sense of proprioception . Rocker-type skin stretch devices typically actuate in the lateral direction of the arm, though during limb movement stretch about joint angles is in the longitudinal direction. In this paper, human perceptual performance in a target-hitting task is compared for two orientations of the Rice Haptic Rocker. The longitudinal direction is expected to be more intuitive due to the biological similarities, creating a more effective form of haptic feedback. The rockers are placed on the upper arm, and convey the position of a cursor among five vertically aligned targets. The longitudinal orientation results in smaller errors compared to the lateral case. Additionally, the outer targets were reached with less error than the inner targets for the longitudinal rocker. This result suggests longitudinal stretch is more easily discerned than laterally oriented stretch.

}, isbn = {978-3-319-93399-3}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/clark\%202018\%20eurohaptics\%20reduced.pdf}, author = {Clark, Janelle P. and Kim, Sung Y. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K.}, editor = {Prattichizzo, Domenico and Shinoda, Hiroyuki and Tan, Hong Z. and Ruffaldi, Emanuele and Frisoli, Antonio} } @proceedings {1884, title = {On the Efficacy of Isolating Shoulder and Elbow Movements with a Soft, Portable, and Wearable Robotic Device}, volume = {16}, year = {2017}, pages = {89-94}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Springer, Cham}, abstract = {

Treatment intensity has a profound effect on motor recovery following neurological injury. The use of robotics has potential to automate these labor-intensive therapy procedures that are typically performed by physical therapists. Further, the use of wearable robotics offers an aspect of portability that may allow for rehabilitation outside the clinic. The authors have developed a soft, portable, lightweight upper extremity wearable robotic device to provide motor rehabilitation of patients with affected upper limbs due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). A key feature of the device demonstrated in this paper is the isolation of shoulder and elbow movements necessary for effective rehabilitation interventions. Herein is presented a feasibility study with one subject and demonstration of the device{\textquoteright}s ability to provide safe, comfortable, and controlled upper extremity movements. Moreover, it is shown that by decoupling shoulder and elbow motions, desired isolated joint actuation can be achieved.

}, isbn = {978-3-319-46532-6}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/kadivar2016werob.pdf}, author = {Kadivar, Zahra and Beck, Christopher E. and Rovekamp, Roger N. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K. and Joyce, Charles A.}, editor = {Gonz{\'a}lez-Vargas, Jos{\'e} and Ib{\'a}{\~n}ez, Jaime and Contreras-Vidal, Jose L. and van der Kooij, Herman and Pons, Jos{\'e} Luis} } @proceedings {1816, title = {Improving robotic stroke rehabilitation by incorporating neural intent detection: Preliminary results from a clinical trial}, year = {2017}, month = {07/2018}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {London, UK}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Sullivan_ICORR\%202017_BMI\%20Exo.pdf}, author = {Sullivan, J.L. and Bhagat, N.A. and Yozbatiran, N. and Paranjape, R. and Losey, C.G. and Grossman, R.G. and Contreras-Vidal, J.L. and Francisco, G.E. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {1795, title = {The Rice Haptic Rocker: skin stretch haptic feedback with the Pisa/IIT SoftHand}, year = {2017}, month = {06/2017}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Munich, Germany}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/CameraReady.pdf}, author = {Edoardo Battaglia and Janelle P. Clark and Matteo Bianchi and Manuel G. Catalano and Antonio Bicchi and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @article {1777, title = {Design and optimization of an EEG-based brain machine interface (BMI) to an upper-limb exoskeleton for stroke survivors}, journal = {Frontiers in Neuroscience}, volume = {10}, year = {2016}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/FINS2016.pdf}, author = {Bhagat, N.A. and Venkatakrishnan, A. and Abibullaev, B. and Artz, E.J. and Yozbatiran, N. and Blank, A.A. and French, J. and Karmonik, C. and Grossman, R.G. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and Francisco, G. and Contreras-Vidal, J.L.} } @article {1759, title = {Flexible robotics with electromagnetic tracking improve safety and efficiency during in vitro endovascular navigation}, journal = {Journal of Vascular Surgery}, volume = {63}, number = {1}, year = {2016}, pages = {285-286}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Schwein2016\%20-\%20Flexible\%20robotics\%20tracking.pdf}, author = {Adeline Schwein and Kramer, B.D. and Ponraj Chinnadurai and Sean Walker and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and Alan Lumsden and Jean Bismuth} } @article {1784, title = {Modeling Electromechanical Aspects of Cyber-Physical Systems}, journal = {Journal of Software Engineering for Robotics (JOSER)}, volume = {7}, number = {1}, year = {2016}, month = {07/2016}, pages = {100-119}, chapter = {100}, abstract = {

Model-based tools have the potential to significantly improve the process of developing novel cyber-physical systems (CPS). In this paper, we consider the question of what language features are needed to model such systems. We use a small, experimental hybrid systems modeling language to show how a number of basic and pervasive aspects of cyber-physical systems can be modeled concisely using the small set of language constructs. We then consider four, more complex, case studies from the domain of robotics. The first, a quadcopter, illustrates that these constructs can support the modeling of interesting systems. The second, a serial robot, provides a concrete example of why it is important to support static partial derivatives, namely, that it significantly improves the way models of rigid body dynamics can be expressed. The third, a linear solenoid actuator, illustrates the language{\textquoteright}s ability to integrate multiphysics subsystems. The fourth and final, a compass gait biped, shows how a hybrid system with non-trivial dynamics is modeled. Through this analysis, the work establishes a strong connection between the engineering needs of the CPS domain and the language features that can address these needs. The study builds the case for why modeling languages can be improved by integrating several features, most notably, partial derivatives, differentiation without duplication, and support for equations. These features do not appear to be addressed in a satisfactory manner in mainstream modeling and simulation tools.

}, keywords = {Cyber-Physical Systems, Domain-Specific Language}, issn = {2035-3928}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/102-585-1-PB.pdf}, author = {Yingfu Zeng and Rose, Chad G. and Walid Taha and Adam Duracz and Kevin Atkinson and Roland Philippsen and Robert Cartwright and Marcia O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @article {1787, title = {Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the primary motor cortex and robot-assisted arm training in chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injury: A proof of concept sham-randomized clinical study}, journal = {NeuroRehabilitation}, volume = {39}, year = {2016}, pages = {401{\textendash}411}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/TDCS_2016_Neurorehab.pdf}, author = {Nuray Yozbatirana and Zafer Keser and Matthew Davis and Argyrios Stampas and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and Catherine Cooper-Hay and Joel Fronteraa and Felipe Fregni and Gerard E. Francisco} } @proceedings {1765, title = {Acumen: An open-source testbed for cyber-physical systems research}, year = {2015}, month = {10/2015}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/cyclone15Taha.pdf}, author = {Walid Taha and Adam Duracz and Yingfu Zeng and Kevin Atkinson and Ferenc A.Bartha and Paul Brauner and Jan Duracz and Fei Xu and Robert Cartwright and Michal Konecny and Eugenio Moggi and Jawad Masood and Pererik Andreasson and Jun Inoue and Anita Santanna and Roland Philippsen and Alexandre Chapoutot and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and Aaron Ames and Veronica Gaspes and Lise Hvatum and Shyam Mehta and Henrik Eriksson and Christian Grante} } @article {1761, title = {An exploration of grip force regulation with a low-impedance myoelectric prosthesis featuring referred haptic feedback}, journal = {Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation}, volume = {12}, year = {2015}, doi = {10.1186/s12984-015-0098-1}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Brown2015\%20-\%20Grip\%20force\%20regulation.pdf}, author = {J.D. Brown and A. Paek and M. Syed and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and P.A. Shewokis and J.L. Contreras-Vidal and R.B. Gillespie and A.J. Davis} } @article {1764, title = {A Method for Selecting Velocity Filter Cut-Off Frequency for Maximizing Impedance Width Performance in Haptic Interfaces}, journal = {ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control }, volume = {137}, number = {2}, year = {2015}, doi = {10.1115/1.4028526}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Chawda2015\%20-\%20Selecting\%20cutoff\%20frequency.pdf}, author = {Chawda, Vinay and Ozkan Celik and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {1712, title = {Compensating position drift in Time Domain Passivity Approach based teleoperation}, year = {2014}, month = {Feb}, doi = {10.1109/HAPTICS.2014.6775454}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/HS2014_PositionDrift_Chawda_Press.pdf}, author = {Chawda, Vinay and Ha Van Quang and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K. and Ryu, Jee-Hwan} } @proceedings {1743, title = {Compliant force-feedback actuation for accurate robot-mediated sensorimotor interaction protocols during fMRI}, year = {2014}, month = {08/2014}, publisher = {IEEE}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Sergi2014\%20-\%201DOF\%20MR\%20devices.pdf}, author = {Fabrizio Sergi and Andrew Erwin and Brian Cera and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1882, title = {Detecting movement intent from scalp EEG in a novel upper limb robotic rehabilitation system for stroke}, year = {2014}, month = {08/2014}, keywords = {Accuracy, Adult, bioelectric potentials, brain-computer interfaces, closed loop systems, closed-loop brain-machine interfaces, Computer-Assisted, diseases, electroencephalography, Electromyography, Exoskeletons, hemiparesis, Humans, Male, medical robotics, medical signal detection, medical signal processing, Middle Aged, Movement, movement intent detection, neurophysiology, Paresis, Patient rehabilitation, Robotics, Robots, scalp electroencephalography, Signal Processing, stroke, stroke rehabilitation, Support Vector Machine, Support vector machines, training, Upper Extremity, upper extremity dysfunction, upper limb robotic rehabilitation system, Young Adult}, doi = {10.1109/EMBC.2014.6944532}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/bhagat2014ieee.pdf}, author = {N. A. Bhagat and J. French and A. Venkatakrishnan and N. Yozbatiran and G. E. Francisco and M. K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and J. L. Contreras-Vidal} } @article {1718, title = {Position Synchronization in Bilateral Teleoperation Under Time-Varying Communication Delays}, year = {2014}, keywords = {adaptive control, Communication channels, Delay effects, delay systems, delays, Force, Force measurement, Ports (Computers), robust stability, Synchronization, telerobotics, time-varying systems}, doi = {10.1109/TMECH.2014.2317946}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/TMECH_Chawda2014_press.pdf}, author = {Chawda, V. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @inbook {1701, title = {Robotics as a Tool for Training and Assessment of Surgical Skill}, booktitle = {Computational Surgery and Dual Training}, year = {2014}, pages = {365-375}, publisher = {Springer New York}, organization = {Springer New York}, keywords = {Assessment, Human{\^a}{\texteuro}{\textquotedblleft}robot interaction, Manual, Performance measures, Rehabilitation robotics, Robotics, Simulators, Skill, Skill training, Surgical, Tasks, Virtual reality}, isbn = {978-1-4614-8647-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4614-8648-0_24}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8648-0_24}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/CRISP_O\%27Malley_et_al_120611updated.pdf}, author = {O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K. and Celik, Ozkan and Huegel, Joel C. and Byrne, Michael D. and Bismuth, Jean and Dunkin, Brian J. and Goh, Alvin C. and Miles, Brian J.}, editor = {Garbey, Marc and Bass, Barbara Lee and Berceli, Scott and Collet, Christophe and Cerveri, Pietro} } @article {1694, title = {Vary Slow Motion: Effect of Task Forces on Movement Variability and Implications for a Novel Skill Augmentation Mechanism}, journal = {IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine}, year = {2014}, month = {08/2014}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Celik-O\%27Malley_IEEE-RAM_2014_press.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @inbook {1700, title = {Workload and Performance Analyses with Haptic and Visually Guided Training in a Dynamic Motor Skill Task}, booktitle = {Computational Surgery and Dual Training}, year = {2014}, pages = {377-387}, publisher = {Springer New York}, organization = {Springer New York}, keywords = {force feedback, Haptics guidance, Joystick, Motor skill, performance, Skill acquisition, training, virtual environment, Workload}, isbn = {978-1-4614-8647-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4614-8648-0_25}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8648-0_25}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Huegel-NFVWTLX-CRISP.pdf}, author = {Huegel, Joel C. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K.}, editor = {Garbey, Marc and Bass, Barbara Lee and Berceli, Scott and Collet, Christophe and Cerveri, Pietro} } @article {6197239, title = {Dynamic displacement sensing, system identification, and control of a speaker-based tendon vibrator via accelerometers}, journal = {Mechatronics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on}, volume = {18}, number = {2}, year = {2013}, pages = {812-817}, keywords = {Acceleration, Accelerometer-based displacement sensing, Accelerometers, Accuracy, artificial proprioception, differential accelerometers, displacement measurement, double integrator, feedforward, feedforward control, frequency domain system identification, high resolution optical encoder, kinesthetic illusions, parametric transfer function model, prosthetics, real-time dynamic displacement sensing, Sensors, speaker-based tendon vibrator control, tendon vibrator, Tendons, Transfer functions, vibration control, Vibrations}, issn = {1083-4435}, doi = {10.1109/TMECH.2012.2195326}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Celik_Gilbert_O\%27Malley_TMECH2013.pdf}, author = {Celik, O. and Gilbert, H.B. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {1703, title = {Interaction control for rehabilitation robotics via a low-cost force sensing handle}, year = {2013}, address = {Palo Alto, CA}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Erwin2013\%20-\%20RiceWrist-Grip.pdf}, author = {Andrew Erwin and Fabrizio Sergi and Vinay Chawda and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1891, title = {Interaction control of a non-backdriveable MR-compatible actuator through series elasticity}, year = {2013}, publisher = {American Society of Mechanical Engineers}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/sergi2013asme.pdf}, author = {Sergi, Fabrizio and Chawda, Vinay and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K} } @proceedings {1702, title = {A Method for Selecting Velocity Filter Cutoff Frequency for Maximizing Impedance Width Performance in Haptic Interfaces}, year = {2013}, month = {10/2013}, address = {Palo Alto, CA}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Velocity\%20filtering_DSCC2013_final_version.pdf}, author = {Vinay Chawda and Ozkan Celik and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1704, title = {Modeling Basic Aspects of Cyber-Physical Systems, Part II}, year = {2013}, address = {Tokyo, Japan}, abstract = {
We continue to consider the question of what
language features are needed to effectively model cyber-physical
systems (CPS). In previous work, we proposed using a core
language as a way to study this question, and showed how
several basic aspects of CPS can be modeled clearly in a
language with a small set of constructs. This paper reports
on the result of our analysis of two, more complex, case studies
from the domain of rigid body dynamics. The first one, a
quadcopter, illustrates that previously proposed core language
can support larger, more interesting systems than previously
shown. The second one, a serial robot, provides a concrete
example of why we should add language support for static
partial derivatives, namely that it would significantly improve
the way models of rigid body dynamics can be expressed.
}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/paper\%20\%285\%29.pdf}, author = {Yingfu Zeng and Rose, Chad G. and Paul Branner and Walid Taha and Jawad Masood and Roland Philippsen and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and Robert Cartwright} } @proceedings {1691, title = {A Pre-Clinical Framework for Neural Control of a Therapeutic Upper-Limb Exoskeleton}, year = {2013}, month = {2013}, pages = {1159-1162}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/BMI-EXO_2013_NER.pdf}, author = {Amy Blank and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and Gerard E. Francisco and Jose L. Contreras-Vidal} } @proceedings {1684, title = {Reconstructing Surface EMG from Scalp EEG during Myoelectric Control of a Closed Looped Prosthetic Device}, year = {2013}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Paek\%20EMBC\%202013.pdf}, author = {Andrew Y. Paek and Jeremy D. Brown and R. B. Gillespie and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and Patricia A. Shewokis and Jose L. Contreras-Vidal} } @proceedings {1685, title = {Understanding the Role of Haptic Feedback in a Teleoperated Grasp and Lift Task}, year = {2013}, month = {04/2013}, pages = {271-276}, abstract = {

Achieving dexterous volitional control of an upper-limb prosthetic device will require multimodal sensory feedback that goes beyond vision. Haptic display is well-positioned to provide this additional sensory information. Haptic display, however, includes a diverse set of modalities that encode information differently. We have begun to make a comparison between two of these modalities, force feedback spanning the elbow, and amplitude-modulated vibrotactile feedback, based on performance in a functional grasp and lift task. In randomly ordered trials, we assessed the performance of N=11 participants (8 able-bodied, 3 amputee) attempting to grasp and lift an object using an EMG controlled gripper under three feedback conditions (no feedback, vibrotactile feedback, and force feed-back), and two object weights that were undetectable by vision. Preliminary results indicate differences between able-bodied and amputee participants in coordination of grasp and lift forces. In addition, both force feedback and vibrotactile feedback contribute to significantly better task performance (fewer slips) and better adaptation following an unpredicted weight change. This suggests that the development and utilization of internal models for predictive control is more intuitive in the presence of haptic feedback.

}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/WH2013_FINAL_PRESS_Brown_et_al.pdf}, author = {Jeremy D. Brown and Andrew Paek and Mashaal Syed and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley and Patricia Shewokis and Jose L. Contreras-Vidal and R. B. Gillespie} } @proceedings {1686, title = {Vibrotactile Feedback of Pose Error Enhances Myoelectric Control of a Prosthetic Hand}, year = {2013}, month = {04/2013}, pages = {531-536}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/WH2013_FINAL_PRESS_Christiansen_et_al.pdf}, author = {Ryan Christiansen and Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal and R B Gillespie and Patricia Shewokis and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1473, title = {On the Performance of Passivity-based Control of Haptic Displays Employing Levant{\textquoteright}s Differentiator for Velocity Estimation}, year = {2012}, month = {03/2012}, pages = {415-419}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Vancouver, BC, Canada}, abstract = {

In impedance-type haptic interfaces, encoders are typically employed to provide high resolution position measurements from which velocity is estimated, most commonly via the finite difference method (FDM). This velocity estimation technique performs reliably, unless very fast sampling is required, in which case noise or delay due to filtering of the position signals reduces accuracy in the estimate. Despite this limitation, FDM is attractive because it is a passive process, and therefore the passivity of the overall system can be guaranteed. Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator is a viable alternative to FDM, and exhibits increased accuracy in velocity estimation at high sample rates compared to FDM. However, the passivity of this nonlinear velocity estimation technique cannot be shown using conventional methods. In this paper, we employ a time domain passivity framework to analyze and enforce passive behavior of Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator for haptic displays in discrete time. The performance of this approach is explored both in simulation and experimentally on a custom made one degree-of-freedom haptic interface. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the time domain passivity approach for compensating the active behavior observed with use of Levant{\textquoteright}s differentiator for velocity estimation.

}, isbn = {978-1-4673-0808-3}, doi = {10.1109/HAPTIC.2012.6183824}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/chawda.pdf}, author = {Vinay Chawda and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1881, title = {Preliminary Results in Virtual Testing for Smart Buildings}, year = {2012}, publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, abstract = {

Smart buildings promise to revolutionize the way we live. Applications ranging from climate control to fire management can have significant impact on the quality and cost of these services. However, a smart building and any technology with direct effect on the safety of its occupants must undergo extensive testing. Virtual testing by means of computer simulation can significantly reduce the cost of testing and, as a result, accelerate the development of novel applications. Unfortunately, building physically-accurate simulation codes can be labor intensive.

}, isbn = {978-3-642-29154-8}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/bruneau2012lnicst.pdf}, author = {Bruneau, Julien and Consel, Charles and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia and Taha, Walid and Hannourah, Wail Masry}, editor = {S{\'e}nac, Patrick and Ott, Max and Seneviratne, Aruna} } @proceedings {1114, title = {Application of Levant{\textquoteright}s Differentiator for Velocity Estimation and Increased Z-Width in Haptic Interfaces}, year = {2011}, month = {06/2011}, pages = {403-408}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Istanbul, Turkey}, issn = {978-1-4577-0297-6}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/1114-chawda.pdf}, author = {Vinay Chawda and Ozkan Celik and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1478, title = {Design of a low-cost series elastic actuator for multi-robot manipulation}, year = {2011}, month = {may}, doi = {10.1109/ICRA.2011.5980534}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/campbell2011ieee.pdf}, author = {Campbell, E. and Kong, Z.C. and Hered, W. and Lynch, A.J. and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and McLurkin, J.} } @proceedings {chawda2011, title = {A Lyapunov Approach for SOSM Based Velocity Estimation and its Application to Improve Bilateral Teleoperation Performance}, year = {2011}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/1322-DSCC2011-6181.pdf}, author = {Vinay Chawda and Marcia K. O{\textquoteright}Malley} } @proceedings {1879, title = {Mechanical design of a distal arm exoskeleton for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation}, year = {2011}, pages = {633-637}, publisher = {IEEE}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/pehlivan2011ieee.pdf}, author = {Pehlivan, Ali Utku and Celik, Ozkan and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K} } @proceedings {1474, title = {A Neuromuscular Elbow Model for Analysis of Force and Movement Variability in Slow Movements}, year = {2011}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/celik2011ieee.pdf}, author = {O. Celik and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @article {1079, title = {Vision-Based Force Sensing for Nanomanipulation}, journal = {IEEE /ASME Transactions on Mechatronics}, year = {2011}, type = {Journal Article}, abstract = {A vision-based algorithm for estimating tip interaction forces on a deflected Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) cantilever is described. Specifically, we propose that the algorithm can estimate forces acting on an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) cantilever being used as a nanomanipulator inside a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The vision based force sensor can provide force feedback in real-time, a feature absent in many SEMs. A methodology based on cantilever slope detection is used to estimate the forces acting on the cantilever tip. The technique was tested on a scaled model of the nanoscale AFM cantilever and verified using theoretical estimates as well as direct strain measurements. Artificial SEM noise was introduced in the macroscale images to characterize our sensor under varying levels of noise and other SEM effects. Prior knowledge about the cantilever is not required, and the algorithm runs independent of human input. The method is shown to be effective under varying noise levels, and demonstrates improving performance as magnification levels are decreased. Therefore, we conclude that the vision-based force sensing algorithm is best suited for continuous operation of the SEM, fast scanning rates, and large fields-of-view associated with low magnification levels.}, issn = {1083-4435 }, doi = {10.1109/TMECH.2010.2093535}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=5692832}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/1079-05692832.pdf}, author = {Vinay Chawda and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {1875, title = {A Fully Automated System for the Preparation of Samples for Cryo-Electron Microscopy}, year = {2010}, publisher = {American Society of Mechanical Engineers}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/thompson2010asme.pdf}, author = {Thompson, Zachary J and Johnson, Kevin L and Overby, Nicolas and Chidi, Jessica I and Pryor, William K and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K} } @proceedings {912, title = {Long-term double integration of acceleration for position sensing and frequency domain system identification}, year = {2010}, address = {Montr{\'e}al, Canada}, abstract = {

We present results from successful implementation of long-term (\>10 seconds) real-time integration of acceleration to measure position. We evaluated two analog circuit designs for double integration of an acceleration signal. Our circuit design features three high-pass filters and two first order integrators, leading to a critically damped double integrator. The second design we have implemented is a second order underdamped integrator reported in the literature. Accuracy of both circuits in sensing position based on only accelerometer readings was experimentally evaluated by comparison with encoder readings. We conclude that a critically damped double integrator coupled with an accelerometer is well-suited for frequency domain system identification, thanks to reliable position measurement capability with minimal interference to system dynamics.

}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/912-Gilbert2010AIM.pdf}, author = {Gilbert, Hunter B and Ozkan Celik and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {mathequations, title = {Mathematical Equations as Executable Models of Mechanical Systems}, year = {2010}, abstract = {

Cyber-physical systems comprise digital components that directly interact with a physical environment. Specifying the behavior desired of such systems requires analytical modeling of physical phenomena. Similarly, testing them requires simulation of continuous systems. While numerous tools support later stages of developing simulation codes, there is still a large gap between analytical modeling and building running simulators. This gap significantly impedes the ability of scientists and engineers to develop novel cyber-physical systems. We propose bridging this gap by automating the mapping from analytical models to simulation codes. Focusing on mechanical systems as an important class of models of physical systems, we study the form of analytical models that arise in this domain, along with the process by which domain experts map them to executable codes. We show that the key steps needed to automate this mapping are 1) a light-weight analysis to partially direct equations, 2) a binding-time analysis, and 3) an efficient implementation of symbolic differentiation. As such, our work pinpoints and highlights a number of limitations in the state of the art in tool support of simulation, and shows how some of these limitations can be overcome.

}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/zhu2010ieee.pdf}, author = {Angela Yun Zhu and Edwin Westbrook and Jun Inoue and Alexandre Chapoutot and Cherif Salama and Marisa Peralta and Travis Martin and Walid Taha and Robert Cartwright and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @article {911, title = {Normalized movement quality measures for therapeutic robots strongly correlate with clinical motor impairment measures}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering}, volume = {18}, number = {4}, year = {2010}, pages = {433-444}, abstract = {In this paper, we analyze the correlations between four clinical measures (Fugl{\textendash}Meyer upper extremity scale, Motor Activity Log, Action Research Arm Test, and Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test) and four robotic measures (smoothness of movement, trajectory error, average number of target hits per minute, and mean tangential speed), used to assess motor recovery. Data were gathered as part of a hybrid robotic and traditional upper extremity rehabilitation program for nine stroke patients. Smoothness of movement and trajectory error, temporally and spatially normalized measures of movement quality defined for point-to-point movements, were found to have significant moderate to strong correlations with all four of the clinical measures. The strong correlations suggest that smoothness of movement and trajectory error may be used to compare outcomes of different rehabilitation protocols and devices effectively, provide improved resolution for tracking patient progress compared to only pre- and post-treatment measurements, enable accurate adaptation of therapy based on patient progress, and deliver immediate and useful feedback to the patient and therapist.}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2010.2047600}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/911-Celik2010TNSRE.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and Boake, Corwin and H.S. Levin and Yozbatiran, Nuray and Reistetter, Timothy} } @proceedings {1876, title = {Toward improved sensorimotor integration and learning using upper-limb prosthetic devices}, year = {2010}, pages = {5077-5080}, publisher = {IEEE}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Gillespie2010ieee.pdf}, author = {Gillespie, R Brent and Contreras-Vidal, Jose Luis and Shewokis, Patricia A and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia K and Brown, Jeremy D and Agashe, Harshavardhan and Gentili, Rodolphe and Davis, Alicia} } @proceedings {111, title = {Compact and low-cost tendon vibrator for inducing proprioceptive illusions}, year = {2009}, month = {03/2009}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Salt Lake City, Utah}, abstract = {

Recent literature suggests that inducing proprioceptive movement illusions with predefined movement trajectories via tendon vibration requires use of multiple vibrators and precisely controlled frequency profiles. In this study, we report the design, modeling and control of a compact, low-cost tendon vibrator and illustrate its capability of accurately following time-varying frequency profiles. During the demonstration, participants will test the vibrator to experience illusory elbow flexion.

}, keywords = {artificial proprioception, proprioceptive illusions, tendon vibration}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/111-Celik2009WHC.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and Brent Gillespie and Shewokis, Patricia A. and Contreras-Vidal, Jose Luis} } @article {856, title = {Expertise-Based Performance Measures in a Virtual Training Environment}, journal = {Presence}, volume = {18}, year = {2009}, note = {doi: 10.1162/pres.18.6.449}, month = {2009/12/01}, pages = {449 - 467}, publisher = {MIT Press}, abstract = {

This paper introduces and validates quantitative performance measures for a rhythmic target-hitting task. These performance measures are derived from a detailed analysis of human performance during a month-long training experiment where participants learned to operate a 2-DOF haptic interface in a virtual environment to execute a manual control task. The motivation for the analysis presented in this paper is to determine measures of participant performance that capture the key skills of the task. This analysis of performance indicates that two quantitative measures{\textemdash}trajectory error and input frequency{\textemdash}capture the key skills of the target-hitting task, as the results show a strong correlation between the performance measures and the task objective of maximizing target hits. The performance trends were further explored by grouping the participants based on expertise and examining trends during training in terms of these measures. In future work, these measures will be used as inputs to a haptic guidance scheme that adjusts its control gains based on a real-time assessment of human performance of the task. Such guidance schemes will be incorporated into virtual training environments for humans to develop manual skills for domains such as surgery, physical therapy, and sports.

}, isbn = {1054-7460}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/pres.18.6.449}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/856-Huegel2009Presence.pdf}, author = {Joel C. Huegel and Ozkan Celik and Ali Israr and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {1873, title = {Functionally biarticular control for smart prosthetics}, year = {2009}, pages = {627-628}, publisher = {IEEE}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/gillespie2009IEEE.pdf}, author = {Gillespie, Brent and Baker, John and O{\textquoteright}Malley, Marcia and Shewokis, Patricia and Contreras-Vidal, Jose Luis} } @proceedings {529, title = {Impact of visual error augmentation methods on task performance and motor adaptation}, year = {2009}, pages = {793-798}, abstract = {

We hypothesized that augmenting the visual error feedback provided to subjects training in a point-to-point reaching task under visual distortion would improve the amount and speed of adaptation. Previous studies showing that human learning is error-driven and that visual error augmentation can improve the rate at which subjects decrease their trajectory error in such a task provided the motivation for our study. In a controlled experiment, subjects were required to perform point-to- point reaching movements in the presence of a rotational visual distortion. The amount and speed of their adaptation to this distortion were calculated based on two performance measures: trajectory error and hit time. We tested how three methods of error augmentation (error amplification, traditional error offsetting, and progressive error offsetting) affected the amount and speed of adaptation, and additionally propose definitions for {\textquotedblleft}amount{\textquotedblright} and {\textquotedblleft}speed{\textquotedblright} of adaptation in an absolute sense that are more practical than definitions used in previous studies. It is concluded that traditional error offsetting promotes the fastest learning, while error amplification promotes the most complete learning. Progressive error offsetting, a novel method, resulted in slower training than the control group, but we hypothesize that it could be improved with further tuning and indicate a need for further study of this method. These results have implications for improvement in motor skill learning across many fields, including rehabilitation after stroke, surgical training, and teleoperation.

}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/529-Celik2009ICORRpublished.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and Powell, Dane and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {674, title = {Intermittency of slow arm movements increases in distal direction}, year = {2009}, pages = {4499-4504}, address = {St. Louis, MO}, abstract = {

When analyzed in the tangential speed domain, human movements exhibit a multi-peaked speed profile which is commonly interpreted as evidence for submovements. At slow speeds, the number of the peaks increases and the peaks also become more distinct, corresponding to non-smoothness or intermittency in the movement. In this study, we evaluate two potential sources proposed in the literature for the origins of movement intermittency and conclude that intermittency is more likely due to noise in the neuromuscular system as opposed to a central movement planner that generates intermittent plans. This conclusion is based on the assumption that the central planner would be expected to introduce similar levels of intermittency for different joints, while accumulating noise in the neuromuscular circuitry would be expected to exhibit itself as increase in noise in distal direction. We have used a 3D motion capture system to record trajectories of fingertip, wrist, elbow and shoulder as five participants completed a simple manual circular tracking task at various constant speed levels. Statistical analyses indicated that movement intermittency, quantified by a number of peaks metric, increased in distal direction, supporting the noise model for origins of intermittency. Movement speed was determined to have a significant effect on intermittency, while orientation of the task plane showed no significance.

}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/674-Celik2009IROS.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and Gu, Qin and Deng, Zhigang and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {528, title = {Movement intermittency and variability in human arm movements}, year = {2009}, pages = {30-31}, address = {Seattle, WA}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/528-Celik2009RSS_workshop_abstract.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and Gu, Qin and Deng, Zhigang and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K.} } @proceedings {celik_comparison, title = {Comparison of robotic and clinical motor function improvement measures for sub-acute stroke patients}, year = {2008}, pages = {2477{\textendash}2482}, address = {Pasadena, CA}, abstract = {

In this paper, preliminary results in motor function improvement for four sub-acute stroke patients that underwent a hybrid robotic and traditional rehabilitation program are presented. The therapy program was scheduled for three days a week, four hours per day (approximately 60\% traditional constraint induced therapy activities and 40\% robotic therapy). A haptic joystick was used to implement four different operating modes for robotic therapy: unassisted (U), constrained (C), assisted (A), and resisted (R) modes. A target hitting task involving the positioning of a pointer on twelve targets was completed by the patients. Two different robotic measures were utilized to quantify the motor function improvement through the sessions: trajectory error (TE) and smoothness of movement (SM). Fugl-Meyer (FM) and motor activity log (MAL) scales were used as clinical measures. Analysis of results showed that the group demonstrates a significant motor function improvement with respect to both clinical and robotic measures. Regression analyses were carried out on corresponding clinical and robotic measure result pairs. A significant relation between FM scale and robotic measures was found for both of the analyzed modes. Regression of robotic measures on MAL scores resulted in no significance. A regression analysis that compared the two clinical measures revealed a very low agreement. Our findings suggest that it might be possible to obtain objective robotic measures that are significantly correlated to widely-used and reliable clinical measures in considerably different operating modes and control schemes.

}, keywords = {robotic rehabilitation}, attachments = {https://mahilab.rice.edu/sites/default/files/publications/74-CelikICRA2008.pdf}, author = {Ozkan Celik and O{\textquoteright}Malley, M.K. and Boake, Corwin and H.S. Levin and Fischer, Steven and Reistetter, Timothy} }