Objectif The primary objective of the proposed project is to develop robot mediated human interface technologies to manually explore, manipulate and assemble progressively smaller objects ranging from micro- to nano-meter scales and a secondary objective is to demonstrate the power of the interface system in the investigation of the fundamental mechanics and neural mechanisms of touch. The proposed system will consist of a master-slave robotic teleoperation (TO) subsystem and a virtual reality (VR) subsystem. The master robot will enable the user to touch, feel and manipulate (1) real micro/nano structures through the slave robot or (2) computer models of micro/nano structures in the virtual reality environment. Specific aims of this effort are as follows: (1) design and develop a custom master system to enable the user to have real-time visual, auditory, and bimanual haptic interactions; (2) design and develop a slave system consisting of microscopes and manipulators progressively augmented to enable micro to nano-precision movements and forces; (3) develop modular software architecture with device abstraction to support multiple master and slave devices; (4) integrate virtual reality software to enable the user to have real-time visual, auditory, and bimanual interactions with virtual models at micro- to nano-meter scales based on empirical data or to test hypotheses; (5) use the system to perform biomechanics and neurophysiology experiments at progressively micro- to nano-precision movements and forces; (6) develop mathematical models of mechanotransduction for quantitative understanding of touch mechanisms at multiple scales. Champ scientifique natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopynatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiophysicsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationsvirtual realitynatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-AG-PE7 - ERC Advanced Grant - Systems and communication engineering Appel à propositions ERC-2009-AdG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Institution d’accueil UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Contribution de l’UE € 3 264 188,00 Adresse GOWER STREET WC1E 6BT LONDON Voir sur la carte Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Giles Machell (Mr.) Chercheur principal Mandayam Anandanpillai Srinivasan (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Contribution de l’UE € 3 264 188,00 Adresse GOWER STREET WC1E 6BT LONDON Voir sur la carte Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Giles Machell (Mr.) Chercheur principal Mandayam Anandanpillai Srinivasan (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
