EFS & A-Int: Neuromotoric Rehabilitation through Auditory Interfaces.

Andres co-authored the proposal for a KTI (now Innosuisse) Project. Innosuisse, formerly known as the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI/KTI), is Switzerland's primary agency promoting innovation, fostering collaborations between research institutions and businesses. Under the guidance of K. Franinovic, Andres spearheaded the R&D Team, formulating strategies for interactive sonification, sensory integration, and the development of both graphical and auditory interfaces. These efforts aimed at validating Neuro-Motor Rehabilitation, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the process through computer-generated auditory feedback.

Their holistic approach encompassed exploring best practices for Gait Pattern Sensing that could be integrated into an existing Gait Training Robot. Furthermore, the team delved into diverse Responsive Sonification Scenarios tailored for Neuro-Motor Training. Attentive to the needs of stroke survivors and physiotherapists, Andres and his team introduced custom-made Wireless Sensor Foot-Plates and a sophisticated Graphical Research Interactive System. This system was designed to test various therapy scenarios, ensuring the provision of precise data suitable for clinical trials and medical validation.

GUI + Robotic Gait Training video footage

Sonification video footage

Usability Trials with Auditory Interface

Usability Trials with GUI and Auditory Interface

Testing Concepts for Footplate Sensors and Sonification

EFS Concept and Development

A-Int Pilot Research on Sensors, Motion Tracking and Auditory Interfaces for Gait Patterns