Join us for two presentations from BU academics: Venky Dubey, Professor of Medical Robotics and Dr Bryce Dyer, Deputy Head of Department of Design & Engineering and Associate Professor in Product Development.
Date: Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Time: 15:00-16:00
Room: P401 (Poole House, fourth floor)
Presentation #1: Stroke Rehabilitation through Non-immersive VR Games: The AiBle Project by Prof Venky Dubey
Abstract: The success of recovery following a stroke is dependent on the repetitive movement of limbs since the survivors typically lose control of their limbs. It has been shown that VR games can help rehabilitation, offering promising results for repetitive movements as compared to conventional therapies. To improve the effectiveness of VR games it has been argued that specifically designed games can offer better stroke rehabilitation to keep patients engaged and motivated. This seminar will present the development of non-immersive VR games designed for upper limb movements. These games are designed based on the suggestions received from clinicians and physiotherapists.
Bio: Venky Dubey is Professor of Medical Robotics at Bournemouth University. He received his PhD from University of Southampton in 1997 and held the position of Research Fellow at King’s College London. He was a Visiting Scholar to the University of Delaware (USA) where he developed a patented cable-driven upper arm exoskeleton. He has over 150 peer reviewed papers in journals and conferences. He held the position of Associate Editor of ASME Journal of Medical Devices and the recipient of Global Research Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering and several innovation awards from the Institution of Engineering and Technology and NHS England. He was awarded the Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) from NRI Welfare Society of India for outstanding services, achievements and contributions to the chosen field.
Presentation #2: The development of high performance technology for athletes with a disability by Dr Bryce Dyer
Abstract: This presentation will showcase the design and development of prosthetic limbs that were created for the 2012, 2016 and 2021 Paralympic Games for elite athletes from the Irish, Polish and GB national teams as well as touch on future work for the upcoming 2024 Paralympic Games for Team Malaysia. These projects highlight how a synthesis between human-centred creative design and traditional sports engineering methods created medal winning solutions.
Bio: Dr Bryce Dyer is Deputy Head of Dpt. and Associate Professor in Product Development within the Design & Engineering Department at Bournemouth University as well as Visiting Professor of Assistive Technology at the University of Bolton. His current research interest is with the philosophy, design or performance analysis of assistive technology used in competitive sport and holds PhD's in Sports Technology Ergogenics and High Performance Product Development.