The IBV, appointed by the CEN to lead the project on the anthropometry and strength of the European child population
The Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV) was awarded the tender by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to analyze the demands of the experts from the different Technical Committees for Standardization linked to various child sectors, as well as the information on the anthropometry and strength of the child population available in Europe, and the quality of such information.
SIMON: Inclusive mobility. ICT solutions for the mobility of people with disabilities
The practical application of the concept of mobility as a service (MaaS), especially with regard to the transport needs of people with disabilities and elderly people in urban areas, reveals obvious limitations of the model and poses important challenges such as equal access to transport, ease of travel and barrier-free destinations, including the ability to park. As regards this point, it is essential to ensure that the spaces reserved for people with disabilities are used by those who are entitled to them. The SIMON Project tackles these challenges by offering a complete integration of technological solutions that facilitate accessible navigation, information on mobility and the access-rights management. Such solutions were tested on a large scale in the cities of Madrid, Lisbon, Parma and Reading. This opens a new model based on Inclusive Mobility as a right for all citizens.
How to prevent sudden infant death syndrome
The BabyCareSleep project developed a new non-invasive intelligent control system to prevent sudden death cases in babies who do not have any previous health problems.
The IBV developed the algorithm of prevention used by the system and collaborated with the sleep unit of Quirón Hospital in Valencia to perform the tests with babies for its development and validation.
Prototype for the rehabilitation of patients with cerebrovascular accident
Cerebrovascular accidents are the most common cause of adult disability in Europe. Survival figures are 75%, although approximately half of the people affected lose the ability to live independently in their own home. Their rehabilitation and hospitalization mean a significant economic burden for the EU. In order to improve their rehabilitation and to increase the independence of the patients who experience these problems, the WalkX project developed a prototype that helps them to incorporate and rehabilitate gait by correcting their movement pattern. The prototype also helps to keep the trunk erect and to restore balance. It was designed to be used in rehabilitation centers, which will reduce the physical effort of physiotherapists and increase the duration and the intensity of therapy sessions.
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