Objective
Research objectives and content
A fundamental problem in biomedical engineering is the restoration of controlled function using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for paralysed individuals. FES is employed to provide some function by electrically activating skeletal muscle. However, linear systems theory has been found to be unsatisfactory in controlling the muscle force generated and the resulting motion or function. This is due to the time-varying and highly non-linear nature of physiological systems. A more effective approach would be to control such systems using non-linear control theory principles to switch the system between a set of physiologically based non-linear control laws, each of which is valid in some region of operation. In this project I propose to develop physiologically accurate mathematical models for musculoskeletal systems and develop low-cost lligh-performance control strategies for FES based systems. These models and controllers will enable the restoration of controlled function to paraplegics via neuroprostheses and controlled cardiac assistance via skeletal muscle ventricles or cardiomyoplasties.
Training content (objective, benefit and expected impact)
This project will permit the applicant to bring back to Ireland's rapidly developing biomedical engincering commercial sector the expertise obtained in a world-class rcsearch institute.
Links with industry / industrial rclevance (22)
The research group of the host institution has ongoing collaborations with a significant number of medium and large-sized industrials companies in the general subject area of this project. The applicant also has had working collaboration and maintains contact with BMR Ltd. of Galways. Ireland which would be interested in the potential commercialisation of the results of this project.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- medical and health sciences medical biotechnology
- social sciences law
- natural sciences mathematics applied mathematics mathematical model
You need to log in or register to use this function
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Data not available
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
80333 München
Germany
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.