We publish results of our work in scientific journals and make presentations at research conferences with topics ranging from neurophysiology, robotics, and machine learning.

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2023

Assistive Upper-Limb Control using a Novel Measure of Human Muscular Manipulability based on Force Envelopes

Escarabajal, Rafael J.; París, Elena; Petrič, Tadej; Valera, Ángel; Mata, Vicente; Babič, Jan

Assistive Upper-Limb Control using a Novel Measure of Human Muscular Manipulability based on Force Envelopes Proceedings Article

In: 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), pp. 1-8, IEEE, 2023, ISBN: 979-8-3503-2570-6.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Compliance and Impedance Control, Exoskeleton Design and Control, Human-in-the-Loop Control, Muscle Mechanics | Links:

2020

Characterizing forearm muscle activity in university-aged males during dynamic radial-ulnar deviation of the wrist using a wrist robot

Forman, Davis A; Forman, Garrick N; Avila-Mireles, Edwin Johnatan; Mugnosso, Maddalena; Zenzeri, Jacopo; Murphy, Bernadette; Holmes, Michael W R

Characterizing forearm muscle activity in university-aged males during dynamic radial-ulnar deviation of the wrist using a wrist robot Journal Article

In: Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 108, pp. 109897, 2020, ISSN: 18732380.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Muscle Mechanics, Neuromusculoskeletal Modelling | Links:

Characterizing forearm muscle activity in young adults during dynamic wrist flexion–extension movement using a wrist robot

Forman, Davis A; Forman, Garrick N; Avila-Mireles, Edwin Johnatan; Mugnosso, Maddalena; Zenzeri, Jacopo; Murphy, Bernadette; Holmes, Michael W R

Characterizing forearm muscle activity in young adults during dynamic wrist flexion–extension movement using a wrist robot Journal Article

In: Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 108, pp. 109908, 2020, ISSN: 18732380.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Muscle Mechanics, Neuromusculoskeletal Modelling | Links:

Investigating the Muscular and Kinematic Responses to Sudden Wrist Perturbations During a Dynamic Tracking Task

Forman, Garrick N; Forman, Davis A; Avila-Mireles, Edwin Johnatan; Zenzeri, Jacopo; Holmes, Michael W R

Investigating the Muscular and Kinematic Responses to Sudden Wrist Perturbations During a Dynamic Tracking Task Journal Article

In: Scientific Reports, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-13, 2020, ISSN: 20452322.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Muscle Mechanics, Neuromusculoskeletal Modelling | Links:

2019

Small, movement dependent perturbations substantially alter postural control strategy in healthy young adults

Gorjan, Daša; Babič, Jan; Šarabon, Nejc; Potocanac, Zrinka

Small, movement dependent perturbations substantially alter postural control strategy in healthy young adults Journal Article

In: Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 91, pp. 1–6, 2019, ISSN: 18732380.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Kinematics, Muscle Mechanics, Postural Balance | Links:

2018

The Effect of Bed Rest and Hypoxic Environment on Postural Balance and Trunk Automatic (Re)Actions in Young Healthy Males

Šarabon, Nejc; Mekjavić, Igor B; Eiken, Ola; Babič, Jan

The Effect of Bed Rest and Hypoxic Environment on Postural Balance and Trunk Automatic (Re)Actions in Young Healthy Males Journal Article

In: Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 9, pp. 27, 2018, ISSN: 1664-042X.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Muscle Mechanics, Postural Balance | Links:

Qualitative Assessment of a Clutch-Actuated Ankle Exoskeleton

Dežman, Miha; Babič, Jan; Gams, Andrej

Qualitative Assessment of a Clutch-Actuated Ankle Exoskeleton Book Section

In: Ferraresi, Carlo; Quaglia, Giuseppe (Ed.): Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region, RAAD 2017, pp. 778–786, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-319-61276-8.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Exoskeleton Design and Control, Muscle Mechanics | Links:

Open Source EMG Device for Controlling a Robotic Hand

Cevzar, Mišel; Petrič, Tadej; Babič, Jan

Open Source EMG Device for Controlling a Robotic Hand Book Section

In: Ferraresi, Carlo; Quaglia, Giuseppe (Ed.): Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region, RAAD 2017, pp. 797–804, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-319-61276-8.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Machine Learning, Muscle Mechanics | Links:

2016

Adaptive Control of Exoskeleton Robots for Periodic Assistive Behaviours Based on EMG Feedback Minimisation

Peternel, Luka; Noda, Tomoyuki; Petrič, Tadej; Ude, Aleš; Morimoto, Jun; Babič, Jan

Adaptive Control of Exoskeleton Robots for Periodic Assistive Behaviours Based on EMG Feedback Minimisation Journal Article

In: PLOS ONE, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. e0148942, 2016, ISSN: 1932-6203.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Exoskeleton Design and Control, Human Performance Augmentation, Muscle Mechanics | Links:

2015

Assessments on the improved modelling for pneumatic artificial muscle actuators

Peternel, Luka; Ugurlu, Barkan; Babič, Jan; Morimoto, Jun

Assessments on the improved modelling for pneumatic artificial muscle actuators Proceedings Article

In: 2015 International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR), pp. 34–39, IEEE, Istanbul, 2015, ISBN: 978-1-4673-7509-2.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Exoskeleton Design and Control, Muscle Mechanics | Links:

2010

Postural Control Analysis during Angular Perturbations of the Support Surface

Škorja, Goran; Babič, Jan

Postural Control Analysis during Angular Perturbations of the Support Surface Book Section

In: Lim, Chwee T; Goh, James C H (Ed.): IFMBE Proceedings, vol. 31 IFMBE, pp. 969–972, Springer, 2010, ISSN: 16800737.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Muscle Mechanics, Postural Balance | Links:

2004

In vivo determination of triceps surae muscle-tendon complex viscoelastic properties

Babič, Jan; Lenarčič, Jadran

In vivo determination of triceps surae muscle-tendon complex viscoelastic properties Journal Article

In: European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 92, no. 4-5, pp. 477–84, 2004, ISSN: 1439-6319.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Biarticular Muscle, Muscle Mechanics, Neuromusculoskeletal Modelling | Links: