Brain-Machine Interface Systems Lab

Brain-Machine Interfaces, Neuro-robotics, EEG, Rehabilitation Robotics, Assistive Technologies, EOG

General
Registered office: Brain-Machine Interface Systems Lab
Entity type: Research Group of University/Research Centre/Public Research Organisation
Size: < 11
Innovation group:
  • Healthcare
Contact data
City: Elche
State: Comunidad Valenciana
Country: Spain
Contact: Jose M. Azorin (jm.azorin@umh.es)
Web: http://bmi.umh.es/
Technological Aspects

Type of tecnology base of the institution activities

General domain:
  • Healthcare
Cross domain:
  • Wearable Robotics
Technology:
  • AI and Cognition
  • Mechatronics
Others (Non-Technical):
  • Benchmarking and Competitions

Types of activities developed by the institution

  • Integral customised projects for end users
  • Research and development projects
Specific Tehcnological Aspects
Brain-Machine Interfaces, Neuro-robotics, EEG, Rehabilitation Robotics, Assistive Technologies, EOG
R+D Projects

Project 1

Name: WALK - Controlling lower-limb exoskeletons by means of brain-machine interfaces to assist people with walking disabilities
Web: http://bmi.edu.umh.es/portfolio-item/walk/
Summary:

Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) are two of the major motor disorders due to damage in the human nervous system leading to physical impairment in Western society. These conditions will in general disrupt sensory and motor pathways that in turn lead to permanent pathological gait, resulting in impaired independent ambulation. Walking incorrectly creates a stigma and makes patients more susceptible to injury, affecting quality of life. Ambulation after trauma has long been a research topic, but more progress is needed.

Project type: National
Funding source: Yes
Funded externally: No
Developed in consortium: Yes