Publications

Journal Publications

2012

• Zimmerli, L., Krewer, C., Gassert, R., Muller, F., Riener, R., and Lunenburger, L. (2012). Validation of a Mechanism to Balance Exercise Difficulty in Robot-Assisted Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation after Stroke. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 9:6.

2011

• Ionta, S., Gassert, R., and Blanke, O. (2011). Multisensory and sensorimotor foundation of bodily self-consciousness – An interdisciplinary approach. Front. Psychology, 2:383.
• Lambercy, O., Dovat, L., Yun H., Wee S.K., Kuah C., Chua K.S.G., Gassert R., Milner T., Teo C.L. and Burdet, E. (2011). Effects of a robot-assisted training of grasp and pronation/supination in chronic stroke: a pilot study. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 8:63.
• Yu, N., Gassert, R., and Riener, R. (2011). Mutual interferences and design principles for mechatronic devices in magnetic resonance imaging. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 6(4):473-488.
• Santos-Carreras, L., Hagen, M., Gassert, R., and Bleuler, H. (2011). Survey on surgical instrument handle design: ergonomics and acceptance. Surgical Innovation, in press.
• Ionta, S., Heydrich, L., Lenggenhager, B., Mouthon, M., Fornari, E., Chapuis, D., Gassert, R., and Blanke, O. (2011). Multisensory mechanisms in temporo-parietal cortex support self-consciousness. Neuron, 70 (2): 363–374.
• Melendez-Calderon, A., Masia, L., Gassert, R., Sandini, G., and Burdet, E. (2011). Force field adaptation can be learned using vision in the absence of proprioceptive error. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 19(3):298–306.

2010

• Santos-Carreras, L., Beira, R., Sengül, A., Gassert, R., and Bleuler, H. (2010). Influence of force and torque feedback on operator performance in a vr-based suturing task. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 7(3):217–230.
• Lemmin, T., Ganesh, G., Gassert, R., Burdet, E., Kawato, M., and Haruno, M. (2010). Model-based attenuation of movement artifacts in fMRI. Journal of Neuroscience Methods,. 192(1):58–69.
• Dovat, L., Lambercy, O., Salman, B., Johnson, V., Milner, T., Gassert, R., Burdet, E. and Teo, CL. (2010). A technique to train finger coordination and independence after stroke. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol,. 5(4):279–287
• Jacq, C., Maeder, T., Lambercy, O., Gassert, R and Ryser, P. (2010). Thick-film multi-DOF force/torque sensor for wrist rehabilitation. Sensors and actuators A: Physical, 162(2):361–366.

2009

• Haller, S., Chapuis, D., Gassert, R., Burdet, E., and Klarhöfer, M. (2009). Supplementary motor area and anterior intraparietal area integrate fine-graded timing and force control during precision grip. Eur J Neurosci, 30(12):2401–2406. [PDF]
• Blanke, O., and Gassert, R. (2009). Total Control in Virtual Reality and Robotics. Frontiers in Neuroscience 3(1).
• Safwat, B., Su, E. L., Gassert, R., Teo, C. L., and Burdet, E. (2009). The role of posture, magnification, and grip force on microscopic accuracy. Ann Biomed Eng, 37(5):997–1006. [PDF]

Review Articles and Book Chapters

2011

• Lambercy, O., Luenenburger, L., Gassert, R., and Bolliger, M. (in press). Robots for Measurement and Clinical Assessment. In Volker Dietz, Zev Rymer, and Tobias Nef, editors, Neurorehabilitation Technology. Springer Verlag Berlin.
• Lambercy, O., Dovat, L., Salman, B., Gassert, R., Milner, T. E., Burdet, E., and Teo, C.L. (2011). Robotassisted Rehabilitation of Hand Function After Stroke with the HapticKnob and HandCARE. In Le Li and Kai-yu Tong, editors, Biomechatronics in Medicine and Health Care: Chapter 4. Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

2012

• Metzger, J.-C., Lambercy, O., and Gassert, R. (2011). High-Fidelity Rendering of Virtual Objects with the ReHapticKnob - Novel Avenues in Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation of Hand Function, Proc. Haptics Symposium 2012.

2011

• Metzger, J.-C., Lambercy, O., Chapuis, D. and Gassert, R. (2011). Design and characterization of the ReHapticKnob, a robot for assessment and therapy of hand function, Proc. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pages 3074-3080
• Sulzer, J.S., Chib, V.S., Hepp-Reymond, M.-C., Kollias, S., and Gassert, R. (2011). BOLD correlations to force in precision grip: an event-related study. Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), in press.
• Leuenberger, K., and Gassert, R. (2011). Low-power sensor module for long-term activity monitoring. Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), pp. 2237–2241.
• Dueñas, J., Chapuis, C., Pfeiffer, C., Martuzzi, R., Ionta, S., Blanke, O., and Gassert, R. (2011). Neuroscience robotics to investigate multisensory integration and bodily awareness. Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), in press.
• Zimmermann, R., Marchal-Crespo, L., Lambercy, O., Fluet, M.-C., Riener, R., Wolf, M., and Gassert, R. (2011). Towards a BCI for sensorimotor training: initial results from simultaneous fNIRS and biosignal recordings. Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), in press.
• Lambercy, O., Kim, Y., and Gassert, R. (2011). Assessment of vibration perception with the robotic sensory trainer. Proc. International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe).
• Läubli, T., Gassert, R., and Nakaseko, M. (2011). Human-centered design in the care of immobile patients. Proc. Second International Conference on Human Centered Design, pp. 321-326.
• Lambercy, O., Juárez Robles, A., Kim, Y., and Gassert, R. (2011). Design of a robotic device for assessment and rehabilitation of hand sensory function. Proc. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR).
• Fluet, M.-C., Lambercy, O., and Gassert, R. (2011). Upper limb assessment using a virtual peg insertion test. Proc. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR). ICORR.2011.5975348, pages 1-6. Best interactive poster award.
• Vigaru, B., Lambercy, O., Graber, L., Fluit, R., Wespe, P. , Schubring-Giese, M., Luft, A., and Gassert, R. (2011). A small-scale robotic manipulandum for motor training in stroke rats. Proc. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), ICORR.2011.5975349, pages 1-7.

2010

• Hara, M., Dueñas, J., Kober, T., Chapuis, D., Lambercy, O., Bleuler, H. and Gassert, R. (2010). Design and Compatibility of a High-Performance Actuation System for fMRI-Based Neuroscience Studies. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), accepted.
• Santos, L., Leuenberger, K., Rétornaz, P., Gassert, R. and Bleuler, H. (2010). Design and Psychophysical Evaluation of a Tactile Pulse Display for Teleoperated Artery Palpation. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), accepted.
• Gallo, S., Chapuis, D., Santos-Carreras, L., Kim, Y., Rétornaz, P., Bleuler, H. and Gassert, R. (2010).
  Augmented White Cane with Multimodal Haptic Feedback. IEEE/RAS-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob), pp. 149- 155.
• Hara, M., Shokur, S., Yamamoto, A., Higuchi, T., Gassert, R. and Bleuler, H. (2010). Virtual Environment to Evaluate Multimodal Feedback Strategies for Augmented Navigation of the Visually Impaired. 32nd International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'10).
• Lambercy, O., Dovat, L., Yun, H., Wee, S.K., Kuah, C., Chua, K., Gassert, R., Milner, T., Teo, C.L. and Burdet, E. (2010). Robotic Assessment of Hand Function with the HapticKnob. 4th International Convention for Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (i-CREATe).
• Emery, C., Samur, E., Lambercy, O., Bleuler, H. and Gassert, R. (2010). Haptic/VR Clinical Assessment Tool for Fine Motor Control. In Proc. Eurohaptics 2010, pages 186–193.
• Duenas, J., Lambercy, O., Chapuis, D., and Gassert, R. (2010). ReGrasp, a robotic tool to investigate fine motor control and track therapy-induced neuroplasticity. In Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pages 5084 –5089.
• Chapuis, D., de Grave, R., Lambercy, O., and Gassert, R. (2010). Reflex, a haptic wrist interface for motor learning and rehabilitation. In Proc. IEEE Haptics Symposium, pages 417–424.

2009

• Jacq, C., Lüthi, B., Maeder, T., Lambercy, O., and Gassert, R. (2009). Thick-film multi-DOF force / torque sensor for wrist rehabilitation. In Proc. Eurosensors XXIII conference, pages 1267–1270.
• Yeong, C., Melendez, A., Gassert, R., and Burdet, E. (2009). ReachMAN: a personal robot to train reaching and manipulation. In Proc. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pages 4080–4085.
• Lambercy, O., Dovat, L., Yun, H., Wee, S. K., Kuah, C., Chua, K., Gassert, R., Milner, T., Teo, C. L., and Burdet, E. (2009). Rehabilitation of grasping and forearm pronation/supination with the haptic knob. In Proc. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), pages 22–27. Best presentation award.
• Lambercy, O., Dovat, L., Yun, H., Wee, S., Kuah, C., Chua, K., Gassert, R., Milner, T., Burdet, E., and Leong, T. (2009). Exercises for rehabilitation and assessment of hand motor function with the haptic knob. In Proc. 3rd International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (i-CREATe), paper no. 19.
• Dovat, L., Lambercy, O., Gassert, R., Milner, T., Teo, C., and Burdet, E. (2009). A system for robot-assisted neuro-rehabilitation of hand function. In Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pages 1587 - 1588 – Video Proceedings.
• Hara, M., Matthey, G., Yamamoto, A., Chapuis, D., Gassert, R., Bleuler, H., and Higuchi, T. (2009). Development of a 2-dof electrostatic haptic joystick for mri/fmri applications. In Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA, pages 1479–1484.

Non-Refereed Publications

2011

• Schubring-Giese, M., Vigaru, B., Lambercy, O., Schneider, M., Atiemo, C., Hosp, J., Wespe, P., Gassert, R., and Luft, A. (2011). Motor adaptation in the rat using a novel robotic device. Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting.
• Vigaru, B., Schubring-Giese, M., Lambercy, O., Wespe, P., Atiemo, C. O., Luft, A., and Gassert, R. (2011). Motor training of stroke rats with a robotic manipulandum: preliminary results. Zurich Neuroscience Center (ZNZ) Symposium.
• Vigaru, B., Duenas, J., Metzger, J.-C., Tucker, M., Lambercy, O., and Gassert, R. (2011). Improving the impedance range of haptic displays. The National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR) Robotics Symposium.