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

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

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

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

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

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...