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- Prof. Janos Grantner (University of Western Michigan): Engineering Support for Laparoscopic Surgery Training
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Abstract: Laparoscopic surgeons should possess strong cognitive knowledge, case/problem management and manual dexterity skills. Such skills can be acquired through simulation using a basic, low-fidelity setup, such as the surgical box-trainer. The trainee’s performance is evaluated on the grounds of both precision and speed. However, no significant qualitative and quantitative information is measured and recorded electronically. The main objective of this research is to develop an intelligent box-trainer device which includes sensors and several high definition digital video cameras along with a two-layer fuzzy logic-based assessment system. The significance of the project is to create an intelligent performance assessment system that is much more objective than the ones which are currently being used. Using fuzzy logic to capture expert knowledge is a new approach in this area.
Planned future research will focus on similar ideas for the da Vinci surgical robots.
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- Prof. Hassan Charaf, Dennis Gábor awardee (BME): The Power of Software
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Abstract: Software solutions (systems, applications) drive our daily life and support numerous aspects of industrial processes and activities. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has a carrier role as it drives other domains to be competitive. According to the common industrial requirements, due to the ICT weaving role, existing and novel solutions can rapidly be applied for various domains. ICT has methods, techniques and tools effectively utilized to develop robust, large scale software systems. Current trends (cloud-based and usage-based services, big data technologies, artificial intelligence, smart devices, smart sensors, wearable devices, Internet of Things, software-intensive solutions, cooperative behavior, integration) decrease the time and human resources required to design, develop, operate and maintain these software solutions. Software has the game changer power, therefore, both industrial and social demand is high.
In summary, software is a must to have artefact in many domains. We are continuously developing applications and solutions for every aspect of our life. All these mean that we live in exponentially growing world, where ICT has a determining position and has a horizontal role, i.e. responsible to make other domains competitive.
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