Bachelor Projects
Development of a (gamified) finger training software for a clinical setting
This project focuses on developing an innovative software solution to enhance finger individuation training in neurorehabilitation. Building on an existing device that measures precise finger forces and is currently used for assessments, the goal is to extend its capabilities into an interactive training platform. The project involves designing and implementing the software, transitioning to modern frameworks like Unity or Python for improved performance and usability. With the freedom to create engaging, gamified training experiences and intuitive user interfaces, this project provides a unique opportunity to apply software development skills to a meaningful, real-world application.
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software development, gamified therapy, neurorehabilitation training
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Published since: 2024-12-19 , Earliest start: 2025-01-13 , Latest end: 2025-09-30
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Knill Anna
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Mechanistic Evaluation of taVNS in Motor Adaptation for Stroke Rehabilitation
This study aims to evaluate the mechanisms by which transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may facilitate motor learning and adaptation, focusing on reticulospinal tract (RST) activation. A set of assessments will be used to build a comprehensive neurophysiological profile, providing insights relevant to developing taVNS-based clinical interventions. In this role, you will engage in study design, data collection, and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in mechanistic neurophysiological research with direct clinical applications.
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Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) Reticulospinal tract (RST) Motor learning StartReact paradigm Stroke rehabilitation Neurophysiology Multisite EMG Motor pathway activation Clinical neurostimulation
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Published since: 2024-11-11 , Earliest start: 2024-11-24 , Latest end: 2025-10-26
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Development of flexible, biocompatible electrodes for vagus nerve stimulation therapy
Stroke is the most common cause of disability and as many as 14 million people suffer a stroke every year. Typical therapy today is focused on physical exercises and rarely combats the core of the problem - the interactions between the motor actions and the activity patterns of the injured brain. Therefore, we are developing a cutting-edge medical device that helps combine physical therapy with a non-invasive brain stimulation. This is expected to boost recovery after stroke and make this advanced neuro-therapy accessible to millions of people who need it.
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Biocompatibility Conductive Materials Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Transcutaneous VNS (tVNS) Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Medical Device Engineering Electrode Design and Prototyping Materials Science Biomedical Engineering Neurorehabilitation Clinical Usability Patient-Centred Design
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Published since: 2024-11-11 , Earliest start: 2024-11-24 , Latest end: 2025-10-31
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
High dose high intensity proprioception training for neurological patients using a robotic device
Proprioception, often called the "sixth sense," is vital for coordinating movements and maintaining balance, especially in the hands and fingers. In neurological patients, impaired proprioception in the upper limbs can hinder daily tasks and reduce quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation often lacks the intensity and precision needed for optimal recovery of fine motor skills. This project leverages high-dosage training with the ETH MIKE, a validated one-degree-of-freedom robotic device designed for precise, repetitive movements to enhance proprioception and motor function. By promoting neuroplasticity and functional recovery, this research aims to advance rehabilitation practices. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience, train with neurological patients, and collaborate with therapists, engineers, and researchers.
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Proprioception, training, neurology, patients, clinic, rehabilitation, neurorehabilitaiton, hand
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Published since: 2024-12-02 , Earliest start: 2025-04-28 , Latest end: 2025-10-31
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Knill Anna
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology