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Dear all,

You are invited to attend Department of Design and Engineering Research Seminar which will include talks by Prof Venky Dubey and Dr Bryce Dyer.

The seminar will be held physically in P401, 15:00-16:00, Wednesday 26 April 2023. You can also join the seminar through Teams.

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Microsoft Teams meeting

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Meeting ID: 374 918 144 791
Passcode: ydJT7G

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Presentation #1: Stroke Rehabilitation through Non-immersive VR Games: The AiBle Project by Prof Venky Dubey

Abstract: The success of recovery following a stroke is dependent on the repetitive movement of limbs since the survivors typically lose control of their limbs. It has been shown that VR games can help rehabilitation, offering promising results for repetitive movements as compared to conventional therapies. To improve the effectiveness of VR games it has been argued that – specifically designed games can offer better stroke rehabilitation to keep patients engaged and motivated. This seminar will present the development of non-immersive VR games designed for upper limb movements. These games are designed based on the suggestions received from clinicians and physiotherapists.

Presentation #2: The development of high performance technology for athletes with a disability by Dr Bryce Dyer

Abstract: This presentation will showcase the design and development of prosthetic limbs that were created for the 2012, 2016 and 2021 Paralympic Games for elite athletes from the Irish, Polish and GB national teams as well as touch on future work for the upcoming 2024 Paralympic Games for Team Malaysia. These projects highlight how a synthesis between human centred creative design and traditional sports engineering methods created medal winning solutions.