VEERMATA JIJABAI TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (VJTI), Mumbai

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

Government of India

VEERMATA JIJABAI TECHONOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (Central Technological Institute, Maharashtra State, INDIA)

H. R. Mahajani Marg, Matunga, Mumbai 400019

Tel. no. +91 22 24198101-02 Fax: +91 22 24102874

www.vjti.ac.in

Robotics

for Human Movement Training

8th to 12th August, 2016

About VJTI

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) was established in 1887. It initially started

with two departments, namely the Sir J. J. School of Mechanical Engineering and the Rippon Tex-

tile School. In 1913, the Institute was recognized by the then Government of Bombay as the Central

Technological Institute, Bombay Province. In addition to other departments, a department of Sani-

tary Engineering and Plumbing was added in 1923. The department started conduct of the

„Licentiate in Civil & Sanitary Engineering programme‟. The institute was granted administrative,

academic, financial and managerial autonomy from June 21, 2004.

The Institute is reputed for excellent teaching and training in Engineering and Technology at

Diploma, Degree, Post Graduate levels and for Research. Presently VJTI offers Diploma in 6 disci-

plines of engineering, B. Tech programmes in 9 disciplines of engineering, 17 M. Tech. pro-

grammes, M.C.A. and Ph.D. programmes in various engineering disciplines. Since the time of in-

ception, VJTI has been playing a vital role in producing quality engineers, introducing new pro-

grammes, and electives in emerging areas. In 1998, the Institute was renamed from “Victoria Jubi-

lee Technical Institute” to the present name Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute. The Institute is

affiliated to University of Mumbai for degree granting purpose. It was one of the fourteen institutes

selected by the Central Government for further development with grant-in-aid from the Centre under

Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP - I & II). VJTI is selected for estab-

lishment of Centre of Excellence (CoE) in "Complex & Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (CNDS)"

under TEQIP-II with a funding of Rs 5 Crores by World Bank through National Project Implemen-

tation Unit (NPIU), MHRD, New Delhi.

Patron

Dr. O. G. Kakde

Director, VJTI, Mumbai.

GIAN Coordinator Dr. M. M. Chandane Associate Professor,

Department of Computer Engineering & IT VJTI, Mumbai.

Course Coordinator Dr. V. M. Phalle

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

VJTI, Mumbai.

Overview

Robotics is emerging as a tool for training of human skills and functional movements. Robot-

ics also provides the tools to probe the human neuromuscular system and to study how the human

body would respond to simulated external conditions using robots. A group at Columbia University

Robotics and Rehabilitation (ROAR) Laboratory has designed exoskeletons madeboth of rigid links

and light-weight cables. Some of the prominent exoskeletal designs from Columbia ROAR lab are

Active Leg Exoskeletons (ALEX), Cable-driven robotic Exoskeletons (CAREX), Cable-driven Active

Leg Exoskeletons (C-ALEX), Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD). The course will describe both

the scientific challenges in the design of these rehabilitation machines and human experiments con-

ducted with these designs. The experiments were targeted at movement retraining of young healthy

adults, fall prevention of the elderly, gait retraining of stroke and cerebral palsy patients with hemi-

paresis.

Internationally acclaimed academics, researchers and practitioners with proven knowledge,

experience, and demonstrable ability in teaching, consultancy, research, and training in the field of

Engineering robotics will deliver lectures and discuss cases in the course. The course will be planned

and offered as per the norms set by VJTI Mumbai.

Objectives:

The primary objectives of the course are as follows:

1. To expose participants to the fundamentals of Robotics for Movement Training.

2. To build confidence and capability amongst the participants in the application of Robotics for Movement Training post-

stroke.

3. To provide exposure to practical problems and their solutions using case studies of on-going projects in Robotic Gait

Training.

4. To enhance the capability of the participants to identify and develop technologies in the area of pediatric and adult train-

ing systems.

5. To provide opportunity for the technical persons from Indian Industry to improve understandings and update their

knowledge in Robotics for Movement Training area.

6. To create avenue for possible collaborative research with the international faculty in the field of Robotics for Movement

Training.

THE FACULTY

Duration of Course 8th to 12th August, 2016

Modules

Design of Gait Training Exoskeletons and Control Interfaces - ALEX

Gait Trainingof Human SubjectsUsing ALEX

Literature Review of Gait Training Exoskeleton Using Key Papers in the Field

Design of Cable-driven Training Exoskeletons and Control Interface – CAREX and C-ALEX

Movement Training of Human Subjects Using CAREX and C

Literature Review of Arm Training Exoskeleton and Cable

Design of Mobile Robots for Training of Infants and Toddlers and Novel Interfaces

Mobility Training Studies of Infants and Toddlers

Literature Review of Mobile Robots and Infant Mobility Training Devices Using Key Papers in the

Field

Design and Control of Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD)

Studies of Human Movements with External Pelvic Forces

Literature Review of Pelvic Training and Support Devices Using Key Papers in the Field

Design of Spine Braces for Treatment of Abnormal Curvatures of the Human Body

Posture Characterization Studies

Literature Review of Bracing and Support Devices Using Key Papers in the Field

You Should attend if

You are an Engineer or research scientist or Academic Faculty or Medical Doctors or students (B.

Tech/M. Tech/Ph.D.) who interested in Robotics and Biomedical Engineering.

Registration Fees The participation fees for taking the course is as follows:

Participants from abroad: US $250

Industry/ Research Organizations: Rs. 10000/-

Faculties from Academic Institutions: Rs. 7500/-

Research Scholars/PG Students: Rs. 3000/-

The above fee include all instructional materials, internet facility, Breakfast and Lunch.

Number of participants for the course will be limited to Fifty (50).

How to Apply Step1: Visit and register yourself on (if not registered earlier )

http://www.gian.iitkgp.ac.in/GREGN/index

Step2: Register for the course through your login and password to obtain GIAN registration number

Step3:Fill the course registration form and send the scanned copy of the same via email to

“gian_robotics@vjti.org.in”

Step4: On receiving intimation by email prepare Demand Draft of applicable registration fee in favour of

‘Director, VJTI’ Payable at Mumbai

Step5: Send the original hard copy of course registration form along with DD to course coordinator.

**Final confirmation of participation will be after receiving hard copy of Course registration form along

with DD

Corresponding Address of

Course Coordinator

Dr. V. M. Phalle

TPO & Associate Professor,

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute,

H. R. Mahajani Marg, Matunga (East), Mumbai-400 019

Email ID:-vmphalle@vjti.org.in, gian_robotics@vjti.org.in

Phone No.-022-24198121/225

Mobile No.-+91-9970770781/9819818084

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai

One Week Course on

“Robotics for Human Moment Training”

under GIAN, 8th-12th August 2016

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(Send the scan copy of registration form via email to “gian_robotics@vjti.org.in” After approval email send the hard

copy of registration form with Demand draft to Dr. V. M. Phalle.TPO & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical

Engineering, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, H. R. Mahajani Marg, Matunga (East), Mumbai-400 019 Phone No.-

022-24198121/225 Mobile No.-+91-9970770781/9819818084)

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