Two-source Validation of Online Surface EMG Decomposition Using Progressive FastICA Peel-off

Engineering, Information Science, Electronic Information, Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
surface electromyogram   online decomposition   progressive FastICA peel-off   two-source validation   motor unit  

Two-Source Validation Study of Online Surface Electromyogram Decomposition Academic Background Surface electromyogram (SEMG) signals are crucial representations of muscle activity and are widely used in fields such as sports rehabilitation, robotic control, and human-machine interaction. However, SEMG signals are challenging to decompose due to the...

Imitation Learning for Path Planning in Cardiac Percutaneous Interventions

Engineering, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Cardiovascular System, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
path planning   imitation learning   cardiac surgery   robotic navigation   minimally invasive surgery  

Application of Imitation Learning in Path Planning for Percutaneous Cardiac Interventions Academic Background Cardiac valve diseases, particularly mitral regurgitation (MR), are the third most common type of valvular heart disease globally and have a higher incidence in the elderly population. MR is characterized by the incomplete closure of the mi...

Design and Evaluation of a Sensor-Instrumented Clutch Mechanism for Quasi-Passive Back Exosuits

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Science, Automation, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
sensor   clutch   quasi-passive exoskeleton   posture monitoring   force sensing  

Academic Background In modern work environments, especially in industries involving repetitive lifting and bending tasks, low back injuries are a common and costly occupational health issue. Statistics show that low back injuries account for 35% of all occupational musculoskeletal injuries in the United States. Although ergonomic controls (such as ...

Accelerated Simulation of Multi-Electrode Arrays Using Sparse and Low-Rank Matrix Techniques

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medicine, Ophthalmology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
multi-electrode arrays   sparse matrix   low-rank compensation   neural network simulation   retinal prosthesis  

Accelerating Multi-Electrode Array Simulation with Sparse and Low-Rank Matrix Techniques Academic Background Multi-electrode arrays (MEAs) play a crucial role in the field of neural stimulation, particularly in neural prosthetics such as retinal prostheses. These devices restore vision or treat neurodegenerative diseases by electrically stimulating...

Unsupervised Accuracy Estimation for Brain-Computer Interfaces Based on Selective Auditory Attention Decoding

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
Brain-Computer Interface   Selective Auditory Attention Decoding   Unsupervised Accuracy Estimation   Stimulus Reconstruction   Neurofeedback  

Unsupervised Accuracy Estimation for Brain-Computer Interfaces Based on Selective Auditory Attention Decoding Academic Background In complex auditory environments, humans can selectively focus on a specific sound source while ignoring other interfering sounds—a phenomenon known as the “cocktail party effect.” Selective Auditory Attention Decoding (...