Publications

Scientifica – Zürcher Wissenschaftstage

Berichte zu den RELab Demos:

• Ein sehender Blindenstock
  Beitrag in der Aargauer Zeitung
  Beitrag in der Netzwoche
  Bericht auf TeleZüri (letzter Beitrag)
  Radiointerview auf Radio 1
• Robotik misst Fortschritte von Schlaganfallpatienten

1st Swiss rtfMRI Neurofeedback Conference

A big thank you to all the speakers and over 150 participants! Recap

Peer-reviewed Journal and Conference Publications

2013

• Sulzer, J., Sitaram, R., Blefari, M.L., Kollias, S., Birbaumer, N., Stephan, K.E., Luft, A. and Gassert R. Neurofeedback-mediated Self-regulation of the Dopaminergic Midbrain. NeuroImage, 75:176–184.
• Zimmermann, R., Braun, F., Achtnich, T., Lambercy, O., Gassert, R. and Wolf, M. Silicon photomultipliers for improved detection of low light levels in miniature near-infrared spectroscopy instruments. Biomedical Optics Express, 4(5):659–666.
• Sulzer, J., Haller, S., Scharnowski, F., Weiskopf, N., Birbaumer, N., Blefari, M.L., Bruehl, A., Cohen, L., deCharms, R.C., Gassert, R., Goebel, R., Herwig, U., LaConte, S., Linden, D., Luft, A., Seifritz, E., and Sitaram, R. Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback: Progress and Challenges. NeuroImage, in press.
• Gassert, R., Metzger, J.-C., Leuenberger, K., Popp, W.L., Tucker, M.R., Vigaru, B., Zimmermann, R. and Lambercy, O. (2013). Physical Student-Robot Interaction with the ETHZ Haptic Paddle. IEEE Transactions on Education, 56(1): 9–17.
• Lambercy, O., Kim, Y. and Gassert, R. (2013). Robot-assisted Assessment of Vibration Perception and Localization on the Hand. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol, 8(2):129-35.
• Vigaru, B., Lambercy, O., Schubring-Giese, M., Hosp, J.A., Schneider, M., Osei-Atiemo, C., Luft, A. and Gassert, R. (2013). A robotic platform to assess, guide and perturb rat forelimb movements. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Epub ahead of print.
• Arata, J., Terakawa, S., Sulzer, J., Gassert, R. and Fujimoto, H. (2013). MRI-compatible grasping force sensor with an inclined double parallel structure using fiber optics. J Systems, Control and Information, 26(3), in press.
• Marchal-Crespo, L., Zimmermann, R., Lambercy, O., Edelmann, J., Fluet, M.-C., Wolf, M., Gassert, R. and Riener, R. (2013). Motor Execution Detection Based on Autonomic Nervous System Responses. Physiological Measurements, 34(1):35–51.
• Zimmermann, R., Marchal-Crespo, L., Edelmann, J., Lambercy, O., Fluet, M.-C., Riener, R., Wolf, M. and Gassert, R. (2013). Detection of motor execution using a hybrid fNIRS-biosignal BCI: a feasibility study. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 10(4).
• Sulzer, J., Dueñas, J., Stämpfli, P., Hepp-Reymond, M-C., Kollias, S., Seifritz, E. and Gassert, R. (2013). Delineating the whole brain BOLD response to passive movement kinematics. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), accepted
• Tucker, M., Moser, A., Lambercy, O., Sulzer, J. and Gassert, R. (2013). Design of a wearable perturbator for human knee impedance estimation during gait. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), accepted
• Lambercy, O., Fluet, M-C., Lamers, I., Kerkhofs, L., Feys, P. and Gassert, R. (2013). Assessment of upper limb motor function in patients with Multiple Sclerosis using the Virtual Peg Insertion Test: a pilot study. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), accepted.
• Pyun, R., Kim, Y., Wespe, P., Schneller, S. and Gassert, R. (2013). Advanced Augmented White Cane with Obstacle Height and Distance Feedback. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), accepted.
• Arata, J., Ohmoto, K., Gassert, R., Lambercy, O., Fujimoto, H. and Wada, I. (2013). A new hand exoskeleton device for rehabilitation using a three-layered sliding spring mechanism. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, accepted.
• Rinderknecht, M.D., Kim, Y., Santos-Carreras, L., Bleuler, H. and Gassert, R. (2013). Combined Tendon Vibration and Virtual Reality for Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation. IEEE World Haptics Conference 2013, accepted.
• Sadihov, D., Migge, B., Gassert, R. and Kim, Y. (2013). Enhanced VR Upper-limb Rehabilitation System With Motion-based Tactile Feedback. IEEE World Haptics Conference 2013, accepted.
• Zimmermann, R., Marchal-Crespo, L., Lambercy, O., Fluet, M.-C., Metzger, J.-C., Edelmann, J., Brand, J., Eng, K., Riener, R., Wolf, M., and Gassert, R. (2013). What’s Your Next Move? Detecting Movement Intention for Stroke Rehabilitation. In Guger, Christoph, Allison, Brendan Z., and Edlinger, Günter, editors, Brain-Computer Interface Research: A State-of-the-Art Summary. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. Chapter 4, pages 23-37.

2012

• Santos-Carreras, L., Leuenberger, K., Samur, E., Gassert, R. and Bleuler, H. (2012). Tactile Feedback Improves Performance in a Palpation Task: Results in a VR-based Testbed. MIT Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, 21(4):435-451.
• 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).
• Lambercy, O., Luenenburger, L., Gassert, R., and Bolliger, M. (2012). Robots for Measurement and Clinical Assessment. In Volker Dietz, Zev Rymer, and Tobias Nef, editors, Neurorehabilitation Technology. Springer Verlag Berlin, pp. 443-456.
• Tucker, M. and Gassert R. (2012). Differential-Clutch Topology for Actuators in Rehabilitation Robotics. Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), pp. 3081-3085.
• Fluet, M.-C., Lambercy, O. and Gassert, R. (2012). Effects of 2D/3D Visual Feedback and Visuomotor Collocation on Motor Performance in a Virtual Peg Insertion Test. Proc. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC), pp. 4776-4779.
• Immoos Dailly, A., Sigrist, R., Kim, Y., Wolf, P., Erckens, H., Cerny, J., Luft, A., Gassert, R. and Sulzer, J (2012). Can Simple Error Sonification in Combination with Music Help Improve Accuracy in Upper Limb Movements? IEEE RAS/EMBS Int. Conf. on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob), pp. 1423-1427.
• Arata, J., Terakawa, S., Fujimoto, H., Sulzer, J. and Gassert, R. (2012). MRI-Compatible Grasping Force Sensor with an Inclined Double Parallel Structure using Fiber Optics. ASME 2012 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA2012).
• Metzger, J.-C., Lambercy, O., and Gassert, R. (2012). High-Fidelity Rendering of Virtual Objects with the ReHapticKnob - Novel Avenues in Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation of Hand Function. Proc. Haptics Symposium 2012, pp. 51-56.

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.
• Santos-Carreras, L., Hagen, M., Gassert, R., and Bleuler, H. (2011). Survey on surgical instrument handle design: ergonomics and acceptance. Surgical Innovation, 19(1):50–59.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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), pp. 2342-2346.
• 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), pp. 8348-8352.
• 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), pp. 6339-6343.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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), pp. 2437-2442.
• 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), pp. 5060-5066.
• 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), pp 975-978.
• 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

• 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]
• 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]
• Blanke, O., and Gassert, R. (2009). Total Control in Virtual Reality and Robotics. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 3(1), pp. 110-111.
• 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, pp. 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), pp. 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), pp. 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, pp. 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.