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Alexandru Gradinaru

Lecturer - UNIVERSITATEA NAȚIONALĂ DE ȘTIINȚĂ ȘI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREȘTI

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Programmer - INFO WORLD S.R.L. (Romania)

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Virtual Therapist with Augmented Feedback for Neuromotor Recovery Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0634 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE RECUPERARE, MEDICINA FIZICA SI BALNEOCLIMATOLOGIE (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://travee.upb.ro/

Abstract:

The project will develop a post-stroke neuromotor recovery system for the upper and lower limbs that can be used in both the early and advanced stages of recovery, low cost and customizable, able to integrate many forms of physical support and automated feedback , including visually enhanced feedback - innovative concept previously introduced, implemented and validated.

The project is designed as a follow-up to the TRAVEE-PNII 1/2014 project (2014-2017), in which innovative approaches (augmented feedback, virtual therapist, haptic feedback) in early post-stroke recovery were implemented and validated in the laboratory and clinic. of the upper limbs. At this time, we want to bring this technology to market in a way that is accessible to all patients, so the focus will be on a customizable low-cost solution to help recover the upper and lower limbs at all stages of recovery.

A non-intrusive home surveillance system for assisting elderly persons with frailty risk Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUREKA Tradiţional (Network), EUREKA-Cluster, Eurostars
PN-III-P3-3.5-EUK-2019-0202 2020 - 2023

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://cinnamon-project.eu/ro/pagina-principala/

Abstract:

The cINnAMON project aims to develop a non-intrusive, affordable home surveillance system to be used primarily for assisting elderly persons with frailty risk. The project`s output is a highly configurable surveillance framework that can be customized depending on the intended use case precision requirements. To prevent and assist in the treatment of frailty, the system will be able to detect the onset of frailty by monitoring behavioral changes and then provide tele-monitoring and notifications for relatives and medical personnel. The framework consists of a network of wireless, energy-efficient indoor smart nodes used for indoor positioning and ambient monitoring, video monitoring, smart bracelets which are worn by monitored users and a smartphone application for configuration and interaction. Depending on the required precision and the number of installed nodes the system can perform indoor positioning at building/room level. The system can be expanded to be used for outdoor monitoring as well, coupled with a secure, smartphone application. Behavior patterns are inferred from analyzing indoor positioning logs and from video footage for postural changes. For better profiling and health assessment, the provided smartphone application presents frailty-oriented queries to the user. Indoor positioning is achieved by capturing wireless signal emitted by a smart bracelet by smart wireless nodes and then performing an error-correcting trilateration algorithm. The nodes are fitted with ambient sensors to detect unusual, life-threatening situations (gas, abnormal temperatures, opened doors). In such cases, the system sends notifications to registered carers. The system with small-sized smart nodes uses low-energy protocols, such as Bluetooth Low Energy.

Integrated Platform for the Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2019-0769 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "CAROL DAVILA" (RO)

Affiliation: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO)

Project website: http://prevent-project.eu/ro/pagina-principala/

Abstract:

The project targets the development of an advanced cyber-physical system for the prevention of singular cases of hospital acquired infection, as well as to limit the spread and effects of infection outbreaks. The PREVENT cyber-physical system will consist of a wireless sensor network capable of monitoring the clinical ambient, person's presence as well as their actions in real time. The goal is to target the most common infection sources together with their most well known transmission pathways, which are known from medical literature. The system will include a number of software components that can be installed on a dedicated server or cloud-deployed, as well as a number of hardware devices that can monitor several clinical workflows that are known sources of infection risk. The system will be evaluated within the clinical locations of the specialized partner.

Integrative platform for home care assistance solutions Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2019-0756 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Affiliation: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO)

Project website: http://smartcare-project.eu/ro/pagina-principala/

Abstract:

The SMARTCARE prototype developed within the project will be used for the design, implementation and testing of two home assistance applications, for which distinct monitoring and alert scenarios will be defined. Both applications will integrate devices for telemedicine and monitoring the environmental parameters. The aim is to adapt and integrate the i-Light (A pervasive home monitoring system based on intelligent luminaires) solution for monitoring the environmental parameters and to locate person inside their homes, along with the SIMAPS (Monitoring and assistance systems for people with special needs) and SIACT (Integrated communication and telemonitoring assistance system for people with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities) solutions for monitoring the physiological parameters. Through these applications we aim to test and validate the prototype of the SMARTCARE platform developed within the project. The testing will consist of experiments performed in (real) operational environments under controlled operating conditions.

Natural, accessible and ergonomic audio-haptic sensory substitution for the visually impaired Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2019-0810 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Affiliation: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO)

Project website: http://sovlite.eu/ro/pagina-principala/

Abstract:

SoV Lite will bring the final prototype of the Horizon 2020 Sound of Vision project close to the commercial product - a system that will help the blind dynamically perceive and navigate any interior or exterior environments, thus substantially increasing their mobility and quality of life.

Lib2Life- The revival of libraries and cultural heritage through advanced technologies Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0689 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: BIBLIOTECA CENTRALA UNIVERSITARA "CAROL I"

Project partners: BIBLIOTECA CENTRALA UNIVERSITARA "CAROL I" (RO); BIBLIOTECA CENTRALĂ UNIVERSITARĂ "M. EMINESCU" (RO); BIBLIOTECA CENTRALA UNIVERSITARA LUCIAN BLAGA (RO); BIBLIOTECA CENTRALA UNIVERSITARA EUGEN TODORAN (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE IN INFORMATICA - ICI BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.lib2life.ro

Abstract:

The project Lib2Life – the Revival of libraries and cultural heritage through advanced technologies has the purpose of reviving the role of the libraries as core institutions in the educational process; to give full meaning to a cultural heritage often shaded by the magnetism of the new digital formulas invading the concrete reality; to reinvent reading practices according to the profile of the contemporary user.

The project Lib2Life is developed by a consortium of four Central University Libraries, University Politehnica and the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics, bringing together top specialists in the field of restoration of heritage documents, library science and advanced IT technologies.

The project Lib2Life has four sub-components with the following common objectives: developing new solutions for cultural heritage preservation; promoting it through cutting-edge methods and techniques; increasing access to info-documentary resources; improvement of the library services; knowledge and technology transfer to society.

The methods and techniques that will be put into practice will follow the highest standards of scientific innovation, without neglecting practical applicability. Thus, along with the colloquia and scientific publications, much of the Lib2Life project’s results have high socio-economic value: patents, registers and public access databases, software apps, guides for strategies and good practice.

Inteligent bracelet for blood pressure monitoring and detection of preeclampsia Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUREKA Tradiţional (Network), EUREKA-Cluster, Eurostars
EUROSTARS-E!10871-i-bracelet 2017 - 2020

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)

Affiliation: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO)

Project website: http://i-bracelet.eu/en/home-page/

Abstract:

We intend to develop a wearable device that will allow 1) blood pressure (BP) monitoring and 2) prediction of hypertension conditions during pregnancy.

A first innovative aspect is that we will develop an innovative sensor array for continuous BP monitoring that will come as an improved solution, because the sensing area will cover a large surface of the inner wrist, as compared to other BP sensors on the market, where, the sensing spot has a very small area and could report erroneous measurements due to misalignment with the wrist artery.

The second innovational aspect of our product will be in the application. It will be first continuous monitor for hypertensive conditions throughout the entire pregnancy. The current practice is that serial BP measurements are performed during the second and third trimester, in order to detect an abnormal BP trend over time. We plan to develop and implement a prediction algorithm that will be able to signal alerts much sooner, in order to allow for early preventive actions.

All the above considered, there is no similar solution available on the market. Our product will be affordable, technologically advanced, scalable and open. We´ll position our product based on previously collected consumer preferences, with a maximum differentiation from rivals in terms of price, simplicity and functionality.

In conclusion,we propose the development of a sensor system for the early detection of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia and other blood pressure as well. The system will consist of a bracelet that incorporates a pressure sensor for continuous recording of the blood pressure wave form across the wrist artery. The resulting data will be sent via wireless connection to a smart phone or a computer. A software application will be developed to predict early signs of disorders.

Hospital Acquired Infection and Outbreak Prevention System Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUSTAR
E!9831 2015 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIV.DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE - CAROL DAVILA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://haiops.eu/ro/pagina-principala/

Abstract:

HAI-OPS will handle the prevention of hospital acquired infections (HAI) both as singular cases and outbreaks. The project will create a cyber-physical solution integrating a network of sensors and monitoring software for clinical workflows and ambient conditions, able to provide real-time information & alerts, advanced analytics for cutting down HAI roots and for outbreak prevention, all packed as configurable, standards-compliant plug-in for existing Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

i-Light A pervasive home monitoring system based on intelligent luminaires Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUSTAR
E!9770 2015 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INFO WORLD S.R.L.

Project partners: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INFO WORLD S.R.L. (RO)

Project website: http://ilightproject.eu/ro/acasa/

Abstract:

The aim of this project is to develop a novel energy efficient luminaire equipped with an embedded sensing, indoor localisation and communications electronic system that enables a pervasive, seamless, and inexpensive home

monitoring scheme. These luminaires will be fully compatible with current technologies and facilities, and once deployed, they will shape a monitoring network for ambient data and context management aimed at activity recognition and health supervision.

Virtual Therapist with Augmented Feedback for Neuromotor Recovery Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1580 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE NEUROLOGIE SI BOLI NEUROVASCULARE (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE RECUPERARE, MEDICINA FIZICA SI BALNEOCLIMATOLOGIE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); OSF GLOBAL SERVICES SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://travee.upb.ro

Abstract:

TRAVEE (Virtual Therapist with Augmented Feedback for Neuromotor Recovery) will design, implement and validate an original and affordable IT system for recovery of patients with neuromotor impairments following strokes, traumas or brain surgery.

Stroke is the leading cause of long term disability in modern societies, with huge economical and social implications. Growing life expectancy accentuates the issues, leading to impossibility of decent care and rehab based only on human therapists. In this context, IT care and recovery solutions are of utmost importance for core functioning of modern societies.

TRAVEE relies on a brand new idea - recovery through augmented feedback - that creates new, distinct possibilities to overcome block stages typical to early recovery.

Neuromotor recovery relies on neuroplasticity (generic term covering various adaptive modifications of the cortex). The causal chain specific to recovery includes:

- motor act is performed or attempted, by the patient, with or without external help;

- patient observes sensations and results (visually, haptic or proprioceptive);

- patient's cortex associate the motor act with the observations and gradually learns and perfects the motor act.

Most techniques and systems for neuromotor recovery only pay attention to the motor act performance, neglecting the essentiality of observation. We consider that their limited success is due exactly to this conceptual simplification. TRAVEE brings a solution to handle the whole recovery causal chain, in a unified way. Its implementation will improve the number of recovery cases, the average recovery degrees and time, with major socio-economic impact.

To harness the potential of this idea, TRAVEE will employ modern technologies: virtual reality, robotics, BCI, EMG, FES, telemedicine, etc.

A patient's 3D virtual body model (VBM) will aggregate data from sensors for position, movement, central & peripheral nervous activity. VBM will be updated in real time and rendered to the patient on a screen or video glasses.

A therapy session consists in a task being given to the patient, his attempts to perform it and assistance from the system in various ways (augmented feedback, robotic support, functional electric stimulation, etc.) - based on a preconfigured program or under direct therapist's control.

Unlike robotics or FES, which are encountered in many approaches, feedback augmentation is an innovative feature of TRAVEE, consisting in its capacity to alter the representation of the VBM to allow the observation of modifications otherwise unobservable by the patient (e.g. very small moves can be represented enlarged to a degree that makes them perceivable by the patient; detected failed intentions of movement can be represented as small moves). In this way, the causal loop can be closed, avoiding blocking of recovery.

TRAVEE will develop also innovative methods for communicating with the target patients, one being its presentation as a virtual therapist, a concept new in this field, backed up by the medical specialists from the consortium, attractive and stimulating for the patients.

This project will develop a fully functional prototype and a library of training programs dedicated to early stages of recovery and validate them on a large number of patients. The prototype with the library will be submitted to the procedure for medical certification and subsequently commercialized as a package including hardware, software and medical procedures.

TRAVEE will embody in an affordable system, easy to install and use - in dedicated facilities or at homes (independent or through telemedicine).

The Consortium has a multi-disciplinary structure, with all essential complementary competencies required for the conception and development of TRAVEE as IT, medical and commercial system. TRAVEE is an original concept, with potential to turn into an affordable product improving neuromotor rehab, with exceptional socio-economic impact.

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