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...

A Novel Mutual Information-Based Approach for Neurophysiological Characterization of Sense of Presence in Virtual Reality

Information Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
Virtual Reality   Sense of Presence   Neurophysiology   Mutual Information   Physiological Signals  

Sense of Presence in Virtual Reality: Exploration and Validation of Neurophysiological Markers Background Introduction In recent years, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has been widely applied in fields such as medicine, training, and rehabilitation. The core of VR lies in the user’s “sense of presence,” which refers to the immersive experience of “...

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 ...

Automation and Control of Embryo Trophectoderm Cell Biopsy at the Blastocyst Stage

Information Science, Automation, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
blastocyst stage   trophectoderm cell biopsy   automation control   computer vision   in vitro fertilization  

Application of Automation Technology in Embryo Trophectoderm Cell Biopsy Academic Background Embryo biopsy is a crucial step in assisted reproductive technology (In Vitro Fertilization, IVF), especially in Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). Through embryo biopsy, doctors can extract a small number of cells from embryos for genetic analysis to a...

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 (...

Multi-scale and Multi-level Feature Assessment Framework for Classification of Parkinson’s Disease State from Short-term Motor Tasks

Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Neurology, Life Sciences, Bioengineering,
Parkinson’s disease   feature assessment   machine learning   wearable devices   short-term motor tasks  

Academic Background Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common chronic neurodegenerative disease, primarily affecting individuals aged 65 and above. With the global population aging, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is projected to increase from 7 million in 2015 to 13 million by 2040. Currently, the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease ma...