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InLocoMotion: Dynamic 3D human body shapes from static 3D scans and sparse motion tracking for the improvement of human-product systems: a case on cycling drag force estimation University of Antwerp

Stijn Verwulgen
Vision lab, Product development
The human body is a complex biomechanical system with a large anatomical diversity. New methods for industrial design are emerging based on accurate 3D models and statistical analysis of their rich spatial geometry and complex variations. Most applications of this 3D anthropometry in the field of Product Development are confined to static 3D shapes, whereas many products such as garments, (space) suits, sports equipment, medical devices, ...

User-centered design of a Brain-Computer Interface headset using modern anthropometric methods KU Leuven

Stijn Verwulgen, Marc Van Hulle
Laboratory for Neuro- and Psychophysiology

In this doctorate, the possibilities of 3D anthropometry for product development were explored by applying a statistical shape model of the human scalp to the design of more ergonomic brain-computer interface (BCI) headsets. First, a statistical shape model of the human scalp was created from a set of 100 MRI scans. This model was parametrized by intuitive anthropometric measurements and evaluated in terms of its ability to predict complete ...

Development of a modular product-architecture for wearable EEG headsets (Ctrl-Mind). University of Antwerp

Stijn Verwulgen
Vision lab, Product development
Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) enable the user to control his or her environment directly, omitting the need for speech and/or bypassing the neuro‐muscular system. The BCI market is expected to have an annual growth of 15% the forthcoming decade. Non‐invasive BCIs, based on caption of EEG signals, have an expected share of 40% of this grow market. Current R&D roadmaps mainly focus on technology development and – adaptation. One of the key ...

Assessment of electrode pressure and signal quality of improved wearable EEG headset prototypes University of Antwerp

Stijn Verwulgen
Product development
The human body appears in many sizes and shapes. Traditional anthropometry aims to map linear-1D- geometrical body characteristics and their statistical distributions. Advancements in 3D scanning, image construction and image processing resulted in a realm of databases containing true and accurate 3D forms of the human body, with accelerated construction of new body forms and databases. A statistical shape model is a collection of 3D forms such ...

Optimizing body characteristics and movement quality in volleyball players in order to reduce injuries KU Leuven

Filip Staes
Research Group for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Injury prevention research frequently is based on observations in student populations, non-elite populations, but rarely in elite athletes. Recruitment of large samples is frequently demanded for publications. The current project focuses on investigating body and movement specific characteristics in elite volleyball players in order to optimise advice with regard to training in order to reduce injuries. 2D and 3D movement analysis techniques, ...

Sizing system for respirator masks. University of Antwerp

Regan Watts
Product development
This project seeks to develop a novel sizing system specifically for filtering facepiece respirator masks. We will work from anthropometric databases and 3D scanning of face and head shapes of participants to build up the sizing system for adults and adolescents. The masks will be designed, fabricated and tested at the Antwerp Design Factory, and qualitative and quantitative studies of the masks to be performed with users to establish important ...

PhyT: Physical and thermal comfort of helmets. University of Antwerp

Guido De Bruyne
Product development
The general purpose of this research is to model a virtual head that allows developing individualized bicycle helmets for Physical and Thermal comfort (PhyT). Three objectives are defined. The first objective is to model a 3D Anthropometric Head Shape Model. The second objective is to build a Biomechanical Head Shape Model. The third objective is to build a Thermal Head Shape Model.

The complex facial phenotype: new approaches in family-based studies KU Leuven

Peter Claes
Laboratory for Genetic Epidemiology, Processing Speech and Images (PSI), Department of Human Genetics, Research Group Experimental Oto-rhino-laryngology

The human face is a complex trait displaying a strong genetic component, as evidenced by the nearly identical appearance of monozygotic twins, the clear facial resemblances within families and the distinctive facial features associated with particular genetic conditions. Despite the recent advancements in the field of facial genetics, our current understanding of the genes contributing to the heritable components of the face remains largely ...

OptiDiag: Biomedical investigations for optimized diagnosis and monitoring of severe acute malnutrition. Elucidating the heterogenous diagnosis of SAM by current anthropometric criteria and moving beyond Institute of Tropical Medicine

Jean-François Huneau, Patrick Kolsteren, Patrick Kolsteren
Ghent University
Objectives and hypothesis
The general objective of the OptiDiag research project is to generate new evidence on pathophysiological process, nutritional needs and risks associated with different types of anthropometric deficits in children under 5, in order to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of SAM.
Specific objectives are:
• To compare nutritional status, metabolism, pathophysiological process and risks in different types of ...