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...

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...