Engineered embodiment: Comment on “The embodiment of assistive devices—from wheelchair to exoskeleton” by M. Pazzaglia and M. Molinari

Kannape, Oliver Alan; Lenggenhager, Bigna

doi:10.1016/j.plrev.2016.01.011

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“…The optimization of such bidirectional HMIs is not only extremely important for applied sciences (as we exemplified at the development of upper‐limb prosthetics), but also opens up new ways to study the human brain and its plasticity. Moreover, appropriate control through advanced bHMIs might even allow going beyond the biological possibilities of humans, for example, by enabling the embodiment of supernumary limbs (Kannape & Lenggenhager, ; Parietti & Asada, ; Sasaki, Saraiji, Fernando, Minamizawa, & Inami, ; Masia et al, ). Current experimental paradigms used to study the plasticity of the bodily self and underlying adaptive processes are rather simple and limited both in experimental control as well as duration of stimulation.…”

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Robotic interfaces for cognitive psychology and embodiment research: A research roadmap

Beckerle

Castellini

Lenggenhager

2018

WIRES Cognitive Science

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Advanced human–machine interfaces render robotic devices applicable to study and enhance human cognition. This turns robots into formidable neuroscientific tools to study processes such as the adaptation between a human operator and the operated robotic device and how this adaptation modulates human embodiment and embodied cognition. We analyze bidirectional human–machine interface (bHMI) technologies for transparent information transfer between a human and a robot via efferent and afferent channels. Even if such interfaces have a tremendous positive impact on feedback loops and embodiment, advanced bHMIs face immense technological challenges. We critically discuss existing technical approaches, mainly focusing on haptics, and suggest extensions thereof, which include other aspects of touch. Moreover, we point out other potential constraints such as limited functionality, semi‐autonomy, intent‐detection, and feedback methods. From this, we develop a research roadmap to guide understanding and development of bidirectional human–machine interfaces that enable robotic experiments to empirically study the human mind and embodiment. We conclude the integration of dexterous control and multisensory feedback to be a promising roadmap towards future robotic interfaces, especially regarding applications in the cognitive sciences. This article is categorized under: Computer Science > Robotics Psychology > Motor Skill and Performance Neuroscience > Plasticity

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Robotic interfaces for cognitive psychology and embodiment research: A research roadmap

Beckerle

Castellini

Lenggenhager

2018

WIRES Cognitive Science

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“…The multisensory integration processes induced by virtual reality (VR) supposedly reduce the perception of pain in patients with SCI [117]. Consequently, taVNS could enhance the embodiment of a tool, alleviate pain sensations, and avoid maladaptive plasticity [25,118,119]. Furthermore, the analgesic effects of taVNS could also be applied to neuropathic pain, contributing to reduced alterations in body awareness and further improving embodiment effects.…”

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Rebuilding Body–Brain Interaction from the Vagal Network in Spinal Cord Injuries

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Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) exert devastating effects on body awareness, leading to the disruption of the transmission of sensory and motor inputs. Researchers have attempted to improve perceived body awareness post-SCI by intervening at the multisensory level, with the integration of somatic sensory and motor signals. However, the contributions of interoceptive-visceral inputs, particularly the potential interaction of motor and interoceptive signals, remain largely unaddressed. The present perspective aims to shed light on the use of interoceptive signals as a significant resource for patients with SCI to experience a complete sense of body awareness. First, we describe interoceptive signals as a significant obstacle preventing such patients from experiencing body awareness. Second, we discuss the multi-level mechanisms associated with the homeostatic stability of the body, which creates a unified, coherent experience of one’s self and one’s body, including real-time updates. Body awareness can be enhanced by targeting the vagus nerve function by, for example, applying transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. This perspective offers a potentially useful insight for researchers and healthcare professionals, allowing them to be better equipped in SCI therapy. This will lead to improved sensory motor and interoceptive signals, a decreased likelihood of developing deafferentation pain, and the successful implementation of modern robotic technologies.

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“…Complete assistance to orthostatic posture and walking, including the very difficult task of maintaining balance in order to avoid falls with severe consequences (Kannape and Lenggenhager, 2016 ).…”

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Mechatronic Wearable Exoskeletons for Bionic Bipedal Standing and Walking: A New Synthetic Approach

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Cârdei²,

Crăciunoiu³

et al. 2016

Front. Neurosci.

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During the last few years, interest has been growing to mechatronic and robotic technologies utilized in wearable powered exoskeletons that assist standing and walking. The available literature includes single-case reports, clinical studies conducted in small groups of subjects, and several recent systematic reviews. These publications have fulfilled promotional and marketing objectives but have not yet resulted in a fully optimized, practical wearable exoskeleton. Here we evaluate the progress and future directions in this field from a joint perspective of health professionals, manufacturers, and consumers. We describe the taxonomy of existing technologies and highlight the main improvements needed for the development and functional optimization of the practical exoskeletons.

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Engineered embodiment: Comment on “The embodiment of assistive devices—from wheelchair to exoskeleton” by M. Pazzaglia and M. Molinari

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Robotic interfaces for cognitive psychology and embodiment research: A research roadmap

Robotic interfaces for cognitive psychology and embodiment research: A research roadmap

Rebuilding Body–Brain Interaction from the Vagal Network in Spinal Cord Injuries

Mechatronic Wearable Exoskeletons for Bionic Bipedal Standing and Walking: A New Synthetic Approach

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