Biomechatronics research area

This interdisciplinary research group focuses its research and teaching on topics in (bio)mechanics, electronics, sensor technology, signal processing, software and simulation. Working in close collaboration with clinical practitioners and manufacturers, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, the group develops medical devices and systems for diagnosis and treatment. 

Fields of application

  • Analysis of complex human movement patterns using sensor technology, simulation, and machine learning methods
  • Personalized medical technology for rehabilitation and prevention
  • Application of artificial intelligence methods for analysis, optimization, and feedback
  • Intelligent implant technologies for osteosynthesis and tumor therapy
  • Patient-specific design and fabrication of prostheses
  • Evidence-based physical therapy care and physical therapy methods

Website of the Biomechatronics Research Group

Projects

Development of a novel volume-adaptive socket system for homogeneous pressure distribution in patients with transfemoral amputation (VADiS)

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.01.2024-31.12.2026
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWK
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
A complication of transfemoral amputation following arterial occlusive disease is the increased volume fluctuation of the residual limb. If the fluctuations are too great, it becomes impossible for the patient to wear their customized prosthesis. In addition, unphysiological tension peaks are not immediately recognized in these patients due to impaired pain perception. The aim of this R&D project is to develop a new type of socket system to compensate for large volume fluctuations while maintaining homogeneous pressure distribution for patients with transfemoral amputation. This innovative system will make an essential contribution to sustainably increasing the mobility, independence and quality of life of prosthesis wearers. The innovative approach is the development of a socket system without a rigid outer socket with a novel, volume-adaptive intermediate socket. In addition, the pressure distribution is objectively examined and modeled on a test stand in order to avoid stress peaks caused by the system. The innovative stem system will then be marketed by the medical technology company involved in the ZIM project.

Photochemical-dynamic implant for long-term glioblastoma treatment - Simulation platform for the investigation of a multimodal PCD long-term implant (PCD long-term implant)

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.09.2022 - 31.08.2025
Funded by: Federal Government - BMBF
Programme name: KMU Innovativ
Project description:
The aim of the project is to develop a miniaturized theranostic system for the targeted photochemical-dynamic long-term therapy of patients with glioblastomas. This system is characterized by the fact that two innovative mechanisms of action for combating tumours, which have been demonstrated in preliminary studies by the scientific partners, are transferred into a miniaturized, implantable and MRI-capable implant. To achieve this goal, the novel therapeutic approaches of "photochemical therapy" and "photodynamic therapy" as well as the approach of "diagnostics by fluorescence detection" must be intensively researched in in vitro and in vivo studies and transferred into a therapy and diagnostic concept. On the other hand, an implantable system must be researched and realized, which also allows the implementation of therapeutic approaches. To this end, innovative approaches in electronics design for the implementation of electronics, new results in microsystems technology for the realization of implant encapsulation and light source design and innovative charging technology as well as an innovative concept for an intracorporeal drug delivery system must be brought together.

Continuous improvement and evidence-based evaluation of the gait pattern in pathologies of the musculoskeletal system with the help of an AI-supported sensor system using the example of peroneal palsy (OrthoKI)

Project manager: Prof. Michael Munz
Project duration: 01.06.2023 - 31.05.2026
Funded by: Stiftung
Program name: CZS Transfer 2023: Sensor technology
Project description:
In OrthoKI, an AI-supported, sensor-based solution for patient-specific therapy support and optimization of orthosis wearers is to be developed. Physiotherapy exercises are recorded by sensors, analyzed by an AI system and, if necessary, correction instructions are issued. The gait pattern is recorded by sensors and analyzed by an AI system, which provides important information about the course of treatment. Orthoses are mechanically characterized using a test procedure that is yet to be developed. A special musculoskeletal simulation model for the orthosis is used to calculate predictions about the resulting gait pattern. This enables the orthosis to be selected and adapted to the individual patient. In addition to improved healing, significant risks such as falls and overloading are also reduced.

Development of a new type of transformer for targeted image preparation for scanned text documents (ASCEND)

Project manager: Prof. Michael Munz
Project duration: 01.02.2024 - 31.01.2026
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWK
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
The aim of the "ASCEND" project is to develop a novel method to improve the automatic processing of scanned documents by preparing the image information. The technical innovation and solution is the development of a novel transformer AI system and the transfer and application of methodologies for (parameter-) efficient training from different contexts such as speech and text processing to vision transformer models. The second innovative core of the project is to develop a new type of loss function that also includes the result of text recognition in the evaluation of image processing.

Development of a biomechanical model for analyzing forces at the joints of complex orthopaedic aids for integration into an automated software tool (OT-Connect)

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.05.2021 - 31.10.2023
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWK
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
The project develops a biomechanical model of force curves specifically at interfaces between individual components of hybrid orthopaedic aids and combines it with quantitative parameterizations of the material properties of connecting elements. The term "hybrid" describes aids that consist of a combination of 3D-printed components and industrially manufactured joint systems and must be connected to each other via suitable connecting elements. The optimal connection technology is identified and the associated manufacturing process parameterized using a selection algorithm to be developed that combines patient-specific parameters and the model data. The algorithm is then integrated into an easy-to-use software tool to provide ideal support for orthopaedic technicians and sustainably increase added value in the company. Technical risks relate in particular to model development and the long-term stability of the material parameters.

Digitalization and virtualization in orthopaedic technology (SmartOT) - Phase 2

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2023
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWK
Programme name: ZIM
Project description:
Digitalization, miniaturization and the increasing networking of components and processes pose major challenges for the orthopaedic technology industry, which is traditionally characterized by craftsmanship and mechanics. The project deals with the implementation of new paradigms in the design of medical aids and new digital technologies. In order to meet the upcoming challenges, new development, design and manufacturing paradigms and processes must be developed that are specifically tailored to the interdisciplinary orientation and work on people in orthopaedic technology. The project focuses on the development and implementation of different digitalization strategies while incorporating and co-designing industry-specific standards and guidelines.

Development of a novel simulation and testing system including derivation of new osteosynthesis implants for improved bone healing through the use of dynamic fracture stabilization (FractureHeal)

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2024
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWK
Programme name: ZIM - R&D cooperation project
Project description:
The project aims to develop a new osteosynthesis implant system for improved bone healing using and taking into account dynamic fracture stabilization approaches. This is to be achieved through the use of an innovative simulation model and a new type of testing system. The focus of the THU in the project is the development of a simulation model and physiological implant system tests to map the bone-plate interaction of micromovements and interfragmentary movements and to illustrate the influence on bone healing.

Medical Engineering for Medical Professionals (MedTec+)

Project leader: Prof. Michael Munz
Project duration: 12.04.2021 - 11.04.2023
Funded by: EU
Program name: Erasmus+
Project description:
Multilingual electronic learning poses major challenges both didactically and technically. In this project, the technical research questions in particular will be addressed: Sustainable, maintainable representation of multiligual teaching content in text form as well as in multimedia form (videos, audio, etc.), which can be represented as building blocks in a modular and easily translatable way. In addition, there are different country-specific and social differences in the representation of language (different characters, gestures, etc.). The developed building blocks and techniques are to be implemented and demonstrated using modules in the field of medical technology. Didactic research in this project is dedicated to further questions, such as the integration of different language tests and feedback with automatic translation elements.

Investigation of the effectiveness of an intracerebral photochemical / photodynamic theranostic implant for adjuvant glioblastoma therapy (PCDTT implant)

Project leader: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.08.2020 - 31.07.2022
Funded by: State - MWK
Program name: Innovative Projects
Project description:
Glioblastoma is the most malignant brain tumor of adulthood with an unfavorable prognosis under standard therapy. Therapy failure is caused by resistant tumor cells that migrate through normal brain tissue and cannot be surgically removed. In a previous large animal trial, a fully implantable prototype for the photochemical-dynamic irradiation of glioblastoma cells remaining in the brain was successfully tested for tolerability, whereby a multiple of the in vitro tumoricidal radiation doses was applied. In the current project, the effectiveness of this approach against human glioblastoma cells transplanted into the brains of immunosuppressed domestic pigs is now to be investigated in an initial short-term trial.

Procedure for the automated evaluation of physiotherapy exercises (MyPhysio)

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Thomas Engleder
Project duration: 01.01.2020 - 30.06.2022
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWi
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
The performance of physiotherapy exercises in the home environment is associated with many potential errors, especially at the beginning of a therapy. The aim of the project is to develop a system to support the patient's rehabilitation process by automatically monitoring the performance of physiotherapy exercises at home. In contrast to existing video-based systems, the "MyPhysio" project evaluates pressure distributions and IMU data during exercise using specifically adapted machine learning methods. In addition, a simple adaptation of the pre-trained networks to individual pathologies is to be made possible.

Development of an innovative electromechanical rope safety system (SafeClimb)

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Michael Munz
Project duration: 01.05.2019 - 30.04.2022
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWi
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
In this project, an intelligent safety system for climbing sports is being developed that combines outstanding and absolutely reliable mechanical functionality with smart assistance and monitoring functions. This electromechanical belay system not only prevents potentially serious accidents by automatically braking the rope in the event of a fall, but can also detect operating errors via an intelligent sensor system and report them back to the belaying climber. At the heart of the system is a mechanical semi-automatic device which, independently of the power supply and electronics, brakes or stops the rope if too much rope passes through too quickly. The sensor system measures the speed at which the rope passes through and the movement of the belay device.
An intelligent classification process can use the measurement data to differentiate between a fall and rapid rope release. Machine learning methods are used for this purpose.

ErgoSeat

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Gottfried Goebel
Project duration: 01.01.2020 - 31.03.2021
Funded by: Federal Government
Programme name: BISP - Innovative Projects
Project description:
The aim is to provide individualized rowing seats for professional rowers in order to achieve better results in competition by improving the quality of training. In a pilot study, the seat contours were elaborately determined in advance using physical impressions. In the project, the rowing movement amplitude is now also included in the roll seat shaping, i.e. for the first time, dynamic movement behavior and not just sitting still is taken into account when designing the seat geometry. In order to enable squad-wide use, an analysis method based on pressure measurements for the ergonomic optimization of rowing seats that is time-efficient for athletes and practicable for manufacturers is necessary and is being developed in the project. In addition, the choice of material is analyzed and optimized with regard to the local loads and the frequency of use of the training equipment.

Digitalization and virtualization in orthopaedic technology (SmartOT) - Phase 1

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWi
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
The digital networking of components and processes poses challenges for orthopaedic technology. In order to meet these challenges, new development, design and manufacturing paradigms and processes will be developed that are specially tailored to the unique craft of orthopaedic technology with regard to its interdisciplinary orientation and work on people. In the ZIM network project SmartOT, anatomical body regions are digitized using optical methods and the resulting data is used to create parameterizable 3D models using software for organic design. In order to automatically adapt these models to the patient's individual anatomical conditions in the future, special algorithms are being developed and used as the basis for each model in the form of so-called dynabots.

Development of a procedure for the mechanical testing and numerical simulation of ostheosynthesis systems under realistic and physiological test conditions

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.06.2018 - 31.05.2021
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWi
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
In this project, a test procedure for the numerical and mechanical testing of implant systems will be developed. Physiologically realistic load collectives are determined using a complex algorithm for classifying the implants on the basis of suitable measurable implant parameters, transferred to simulations of the mechanical load-bearing capacity and the necessary geometric and material dimensions of the implants and verified using test setups for physiological testing of the implant systems in static and dynamic load cases with combined bending and torsional loading.

Development of a process for the automated construction, design and production of patient-specific orthopaedic aids using 3D printing

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.04.2019 - 31.03.2021
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWi
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
Orthopaedic aids are mostly manufactured manually as custom-made products by the orthopaedic trade. This is done, among other things, with the help of fiber composites and using classic manufacturing processes such as deep drawing. This project aims to develop a process for orthopaedic technology for the construction and design of additively manufactured aids. To this end, a hybrid design process for the construction, scaling and production of individualized aids is being developed. The subsequent production is to be carried out using 3D printing.
In the sub-project at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, an intelligent biomechanical model is being developed that allows the scaling and design of aids based on just a few parameters that can be determined by the orthopaedic technician. The challenges in the project are the mathematical modeling of biomechanical processes, such as different lever ratios resulting from specific physiological characteristics of the patients.

Development of an intelligent, networked sensor system for the instrumentation of aids for evidence-based production and optimization using the example of an orthoprosthesis

Project managers: Prof. Felix Capanni, Prof. Michael Munz, Prof. Thomas Engleder
Project duration: 01.04.2017 - 31.03.2019
Funded by: Federal Government - BMWi
Program name: ZIM
Project description:
Häussler is a specialist in the manufacture of orthotic and prosthetic aids. In cooperation with Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Häussler is planning to develop a mobile sensor system that can be integrated into the aid. This so-called instrumented aid is intended to enable the collection of meaningful measurement data on the wearer's form of use and activity as well as the load distribution in the aid and on the patient's residual limb. In addition, the correct interpretation of the gait pattern in everyday life is to be determined in order to be able to classify load peaks in terms of time, for example. The instrumentation of the aids should enable orthopaedic technicians to develop and optimize aids based on evidence for the first time. In future, development and optimization measures will no longer be based purely on the technician's experience and the patient's subjective impressions.

Microcontroller-based LED implant for postoperative intracranial photodynamic therapy of glioblastoma cells, PDT implant

Project leader: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.06.2015 - 31.05.2018
Project description: The surgical treatment of glioblastomas (brain tumors) by intraoperative photodynamic therapy (PDT) is supported and supplemented by other therapies such as external radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, PDT is limited to intraoperative use and is therefore carried out with high radiation intensity and short radiation intervals. Despite aggressive treatment using the aforementioned therapeutic procedures, tumor recurrence can be expected within 12 months.
The project is pursuing a microcontroller-controlled, intracranial implant for adjuvant PDT of glioblastoma cells remaining on the resection wall postoperatively. The implant system is to be fully implantable and essentially consist of two components. The implant, which is to be placed in the resection cavity following tumor resection, and the control unit, which is responsible for the energy supply and irradiation control of the implant. The implant is to be equipped with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with wavelengths of 280 nm and 635 nm specific to PDT.

Active orthopaedic technology for the upper extremity, orthopaedic prosthesis EXIST

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.10.2015 - 30.09.2017
Project description:
The concept for the orthosis includes an exoskeleton glove with a smartphone application that is suitable for everyday use and whose fingers are moved via cables from a drive unit. The associated software allows the patient to use the orthosis in "rehabilitation" and "everyday life" modes. The options range from simple mobilization of the finger joints with associated muscles, to training strength and fine motor skills (rehab mode), through to use as a movement support system for permanent impairments (everyday mode). The corresponding modes and patient-specific settings can be defined by the therapist or the patient themselves via a smartphone application. The development focus is on an unobtrusive, compact design that can be operated intuitively by patients and therapists. The founders are not currently aware of any products with a comparable range of functions.

Development of a load-adapted orthoprosthesis system for the individual treatment of forefoot amputees with high mobility requirements, Orthoprosthesis - ZIM

Project manager: Prof. Dr. Felix Capanni
Project duration: 01.04.2015 - 31.03.2017
Project description:
The project partners are developing an innovative concept for the standardized adaptation and production of socket and sole fitting parts for the prosthesis and orthosis fitting of forefoot amputees with a high degree of mobility (MOB 3-4). For this purpose, a database with characteristic load collectives based on sporting activities (e.g. hiking, cycling, volleyball, etc.) is to be set up. Based on the reference data obtained, the development of socket and sole fitting parts adapted to the patient is to take place. The mechanical testing of the orthoprostheses is to be carried out on a specially developed and manufactured test stand. Furthermore, a mobile motion analysis system for gait analysis and home gait monitoring is to be developed. The system will be validated and verified in close cooperation with orthopaedic technicians and physiotherapists.

Publications

Bader, Nicolas; Peschmann, Christian; Kast, Richard Eric; Heiland, Tim; Merz, Tamara; McCook, Oscar; Alfieri, Alex; Karpel-Massler, Georg; Capanni, Felix; Halatsch, Marc-Eric:
Globus Lucidus: A porcine study of an intracranial implant designed to deliver closed, repetitive photodynamic and photochemical therapy in glioblastoma,
in: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, Vol. 46, 104059, Elsevier Verlag, 2024, pages 8.
DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104059
ISSN: 1572-1000

Fleiner, Tim; Haug, V., Scheck, V., Mez, G., Leinert, C., Denkinger, M:
Stumbling yes, falling no! An insight into the outpatient falls clinic,
in: pt-Zeitschrift für Physiotherapeuten , issue 4-2024, year (76), Pflaum Verlag, 2024, pp. 34-36.
ISSN: 0023-4494

Fleiner, Tim; Häussermann, Peter:
Physiotherapie und Bewegungstherapie (Chapter 2.4.2),
in: Gerontopsychiatrie multiprofessionell, Walter Hewerm, Vjera Holthoff-Detto, Simone Schmidt, Kathrin Seifert (eds.), Kohlhammer, 2024, pages 82-86.
DOI: 10.17433/978-3-17-041171-5
ISBN: 978-3-17-041171-5

Fleiner, Tim; Nerz, Corinna; Denkinger, Michael; Bauer, Jürgen M.; Grüneberg, Christian; Dams, Judith; Schäufele, Martina; Büchele, Gisela & PromeTheus Study Group:
Prevention at home in older persons with (pre-)frailty: Analysis of participants' recruitment and characteristics of the randomized controlled PromeTheus trial,
in: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Vol. 36, art. no. 120, Springer Nature, 2024, pages 9.
DOI: 10.1007/s40520-024-02775-x
ISSN: 1720-8319

Gottschalk, Sophie; König, Hans-Helmut; Werner, Christian; Fleiner, Tim; Thiel, Christian; Büchele, Gisela; Schäufele, Martina; Rapp, Kilian; Dams, Judith:
Association between physical activity and costs in very mild to moderately frail community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study,
in: BMC Public Health, vol. 24, Art. 2737, Springer Nature, 2024, pages 9.
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20253-x
ISSN: 1471-2458

Halbauer, Christian; Capanni, Felix; Paech, Andreas; Knop, Christian; Merkle, Tobias; Da Silva, Tomas:
Straight and helical plating with locking plates for proximal humeral shaft fractures - a biomechanical comparison under physiological load conditions,
in: Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik, De Gruyter, Oldenburg, 2024, pages 9.
DOI: doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2024-0347
ISSN: 1862-278X

Karus, Heiko; Schwenker, Friedhelm; Munz, Michael; Teutsch, Michael:
Towards Explainable Visual Vessel Recognition Using Fine-Grained Classification and Image Retrieval,
in: Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) Workshops, IEEE, 2024, pages 82-92.
DOI: 10.1109/CVPRW63382.2024.00013
ISBN: 979-8-3503-6547-4
ISSN: 2160-7516

Kast, Richard E.; Kast, Anton P.; Arnhold, Jürgen; Capanni, Felix; Sanabria, Laura N. Milla; Bader, Nicolas; Vieira, Bruno M.; Alfieri, Alex; Karpel-Massler, Georg; da Silva, Erasmo B., Jr:
Noninvasive Ultra Low Intensity Light Photodynamic Treatment of Glioblastoma with Drug Augmentation: LoGlo PDT Regimen,
in: brain science, Vol. 14, Issue 12, 1164, MDPI, 2024, Pages 14.
DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14121164
ISSN: 2076-3425

Keifert, Miriam; Giannouli, Eleftheria; Fleiner, Tim:
Motorisch-kognitives Training im Therapiealltag,
in: pt-Zeitschrift für Physiotherapeuten, Heft 8-2024, Jahrgang(76), Pflaum Verlag, 2024, pp. 34-38.
ISSN: 0023-4494

Oppel, Heiko; Munz, Michael:
ATime Window Analysis for Time-Critical Decision Systems with Applications on Sports Climbing,
in: AI Vol. 5, Issue 1, MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, 2024, Pages 16.
DOI: doi.org/10.3390/ai5010001
ISSN: 2673-2688

Oppel, Heiko; Munz, Michael:
Smart Belay Device for Sport Climbing- An Analysis about Falling,
in: Engineering Proceedings 2024, 68(1), 29, MDPI, 2024, pages 7.
DOI: doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024068029
eISSN: 2673-4591

Pauz, Rosemarie; Staats, Ann-Kathrin; Fleiner, Tim; Wulf, Ines Catharina:
Stolpern und Stürzen im Klinikkontext,
in: pt-Zeitschrift für Physiotherapeuten, Heft 12-2024, Jahrg. 76, Pflaum Verlag, 2024, pp. 18-24.
ISSN: 0023-4494

Schnorr, Thiemo; Fleiner, Tim; Trumpf, Rieke; Prüter-Schwarte, Christian; Fanselow, Janina; Zijlstra, Wiebren; Haussermann, Peter:
Circadian disturbances, anxiety and motor disturbances differentiate delirium superimposed on dementia from dementia-only,
in: Frontiers Psychiatry, Vol. 15, 1407213, Frontiers, 2024, pp. 15.
DOI: doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1407213
ISSN: 1664-0640

Werner, Christian; Fleiner, Tim; Eidam, Annette; Buchner, Theresa; Wirth, Rainer:
Therapie der physischen Frailty,
in: DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift 2024; 149(01/02), Thieme, 2024, pages 38-44.
DOI: 10.1055/a-2033-5001
ISSN: 0012-0472

Werner, Christian; Sturm, Melanie; Heldmann, Patrick; Fleiner, Tim; Bauer, Jürgen M.; Hauer, Klaus:
Predictors of 2-Year Post-Discharge Mortality in Hospitalized Older Patients,
in: Journal of Clinical Medicine 13(5): 1352, MDPI, 2024, pages 9.
DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051352
ISSN: 2077-0383

Dötzel, Eugen; Capanni, Felix:
A clinical study to investigate the biomechanics of forefoot amputees wearing a customized carbon prosthesis and a (standard) silicone prosthesis,
in: Orthopädie-Technik; 74 (8), Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik, Orthopädie Technik (OT), 2023, pages 42-49
ISSN: 0340-5591

Halbauer, Christian; Capanni, Felix; Bertusch, Isabel; Paech, Andreas; Merkle, Tobias; Da Silva, Tomas:
Biomechanical testing of osteosynthetic locking plates for proximal humeral shaft fractures - a systematic literature review,
in: Biomed. Eng.-Biomed. Tech. vol. 68, no. 6, De Gryter, 2023, pages 553-561.
DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2023-0039
ISSN: 1862-278X

Spilz, Andreas; Munz, Michael:
Synchronization of wearable inertial measurement units based on magnetometer data,
in: Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik, vol. 68, no. 3, De Gruyter, 2023, pages 263-273.
DOI: doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2021-0329
ISSN: 1862-278X

Halbauer, C.; Matyssek, S.; Boos, M.; Gregoire, J.; Capanni, F.:
Mechanische Untersuchung von additiv gefertferttem Polyamid 12 unter Berücksichtigung werkstoffbeeinflussender Faktoren aus dem Alltag orthopädischer Hilfsmittel,
in: Orthopädie Technik 05/22, Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik, Orthopädie Technik (OT), 2022, pages 84-88.
ISSN 0340-5591

Oppel, Heiko; Munz, Michael:
Intelligent Instrumented Belaying System in Sports Climbing,
in: Sensors and Measuring Systems; 21st ITG/GMA Symposium, 2022, VDE, IEEE Xplore, 2022, pages 452 - 458.
ISBN: 978-3-8007-5835-7

Spilz, Andreas; Munz, Michael:
Automatic Assessment of Functional Movement Screening Exercises with Deep Learning Architectures,
in: Sensors 2022, 23(1), MDPI, 2022, pages 21.
DOI: 10.3390/s23010005
ISSN: 1424-8220

Treff, Gunnar; Mentz, Lennart; Mayer, Benjamin; Winkert, Kay; Engleder, Thomas; Steinacker, Jürgen:
Initial Evaluation of the Concept-2 Rowing Ergometer's Accuracy Using a Motorized Test Rig,
in: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 25 January 2022, frontiers, 2022, pages 83-93.
DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.801617
ISSN: 2624-9367

Golla, Carolin; Bilal, Mayas; Dwucet, Annika; Bader, Nicolas; Anthonymuthu, Jenson; Heiland, Tim; Pruss, Maximilian; Westhoff, Mike-Andrew; Siegelin, Markus David; Capanni, Felix; Wirtz, Christian Rainer; Kast, Richard Eric; Halatsch, Marc-Eric; Karpel-Ma:
Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Bcl-2/Bcl-xL Inhibition Increases the Noxa/Mcl-1 Ratio Independent of Usp9X and Synergistically Enhances Apoptosis in Glioblastoma,
in: Cancers 13, no.16: 4123, MDPI, MDPI (Open Access), Basel, Switzerland, 2021, pages 17.
DOI: 10.3390/cancers13164123
ISSN: 2072-6694

Halbauer, Christian; Schorler, Hendrik; Liberto,Laura; Capanni, Felix:
Comparison of a standardized four-point bending test to an implant system test of an osteosynthetic system under static and dynamic load condition,
in: Biomedical Engineering / Biomedizinische Technik, Band 66, Heft 4, Peter Augat, Thomas M. Deserno, Jens Haueisen, Wilhelm Jahnen-Dechent, Stefan Jockenhoevel, Steffen Leonhardt, Gernot Plank, Klaus M. Radermacher, Erik Schkommodau, Thomas Stieglitz, De Gruyter, 2021, pages 6.
DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2020-0228
ISSN: 1862-278X

Kreuzer, David; Munz, Michael:
Deep Convolutional and LSTM Networks on Multi-Channel Time Series Data for Gait Phase Recognition,
in: Sensors 2021, 21(3), MDPI, MDPI, 2021, pages 15.
DOI: 10.3390/s21030789
ISSN: 1424-8220

Krieger, Alexander; Matyssek, Steffen; Capanni, Felix:
Systematic review for the development of an indication-based selection guideline for orthopaedic treatment with transtibial orthoses,
in: Orthopädie Technik, VERLAG ORTHOPÄDIE TECHNIK, VERLAG ORTHOPÄDIE TECHNIK, 2021, pages 11/21.
ISSN: 0340-5591

Oppel, Heiko; Munz, Michael:
Analysis of Feature Dimension Reduction Techniques Applied on the Prediction of Impact Force in Sports Climbing Based on IMU Data,
in: AI, 2021 2(4), MDPI, MDPI, 2021, pages 662-683.
DOI: 10.3390/ai2040040
ISSN: 2673-2688

Spilz, Andreas; Munz, Michael:
Novel Approach To Synchronization Of Wearable IMUs Based On Magnetometers,
in: arXiv preprint, 2021, Arxiv, Arxiv, 2021, pages 14.
DOI: arXiv:2107.03147

Dötzel, E.; Gaashan, M.; Mager, F.; Sergi, D.; Steinacker, J.; Capanni, F.:
Biomechanical analysis of direction-changing movements - comparison of a forefoot amputee with a healthy control group,
in: Orthopädie Technik, 04, 2019, Orthopädie Technik (ed.), Orthopädie Technik, 2019, pages 30-39.

Herbert, Cornelia; Nachtsheim, Jan; Munz, Michael (2020): Analysis of Gait-Event-related Brain Potentials During Instructed And Spontaneous Treadmill Walking -- Technical Affordances and used Methods. Available online at arxiv.org/pdf/2003.00783v1.

Herbert, Cornelia; Munz, Michael:
Measuring Gait-Event-Related Brain Potentials (gERPs) during Instructed and Spontaneous Treadmill Walking: Technical Solutions and Automated Classification through Artificial Neural Networks,
in: Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Is. 16, MDPI (ed.), MDPI AG, 2020, pages 16.
DOI: 10.3390/app10165405

Mentz, Lennart; Engleder, Thomas; Schulz, Georg; Winkert, Kay; Steinacker, Jürgen; Treff, Gunnar:
The Mechanical Rower: Construction, Validity, and Reliability of a Test Rig for Wind Braked Rowing Ergometers,
in: Journal of Biomechanics, 106:109833, 2020, ELSEVIER (ed.), Elsevier, 2020, pages 5.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109833, ISSN: 0021-9290 / eISSN: 1873-2380

Gebel, Daniel; Munz, Michael; Janotte, Julia; Engleder, Thomas; Helfrich, Jörg:
Anparallenergie bei Sportkletterstürzen,
in: bergundsteigen - Zeitschrift für Risikomanagement im Bergsport, 111, 2020, Österreichischer Alpenverein Innsbruck (ed.), 2020, pages 92-101.

Matyssek, S.; Capanni, F.:
Development of a mobile sensor system for orthopaedic aids,
in: Orthopädie Technik, Orthopädie Technik (ed.), 2020, pages 58-62.

Lea Paul, Christoph Hummel, Julia Janotte, Flo Hellberg, Michael Munz (2019): Studies on the fault tolerance of body belaying with a tube. In: bergundsteigen - Journal for risk management in mountaineering (107), pp. 24-33.

Munz, Michael; Engleder, Thomas (2019): Intelligent Assistant System for the Automatic Assessment of Fall Processes in Sports Climbing for Injury Prevention based on Inertial Sensor Data. In: Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering 5 (1), pp. 183-186. DOI: 10.1515/cdbme-2019-0047

Munz, Michael; Wolf, Nicolas (2019): Simulation of Breathing Patterns and Classification of Sensor Data for the early detection of impending Sudden Infant Death. In: Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering 5 (1), pp. 401-404. DOI: 10.1515/cdbme-2019-0101

Spilz, Andreas; Engleder, Thomas; Munz, Michael; Karge, Marius (2019): Development of a smart fabric force-sensing glove for physiotherapeutic applications. In: Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering 5 (1), pp. 513-515. DOI: 10.1515/cdbme-2019-0129

Schorler, Hendrik, Capanni, Felix, Gaashan, Muneer, Wendlandt, Robert, Jürgens, Christian, Schulz, Arndt-Peter Bone plates for osteosynthesis - a systematic review of test methods and parameters for biomechanical testing. In: Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering. - 2017 May 24 - Vol. 62(3). - S. 235-243.
Doi: doi.org/10.1515/bmt-2015-0219, 2017.

Bader, Nicolas, Capanni, Felix, Halatsch, Marc-Eric, Kast, Richard Erik, Peschmann, Christian A novel treatment approach after glioblastoma resection: microcontroller-based surgical implant with light-emitting diodes for postoperative irradiation of glioblastoma cells In: Biomedical Engineering/Biomedizinische Technik. - 2017. - 62(s1). - PP. 301-303. ISSN: 0013-5585. - DOI: doi.org.10.1515/bmt-2017-5059, 2017.

Dötzel, Eugen, Capanni, Felix, Engleder, Thomas, Steinacker, Jürgen Gait biomechanics of patients with forefoot amputation using a customized carbon fiber prosthesis In: Jahrestagung der Biomedizinischen Technik und Dreiländertagung der Medizinischen Physik. - Dresden I. - September 10-13, 2017, 2017

Gaashan, Muneer, Engleder, Thomas, Capanni, Felix Simulation and development of a patient-specific carbon fiber forefoot prosthesis using finite element method In: Jahrestagung der Biomedizinischen Technik und Dreiländertagung der Medizinischen Physik, 2017 - Dresden, September 10-13, 2017, 2017

Maile, Kobel, Munz, Engleder, Steinacker, Capanni, F. (2015): 3D-based visual physical activity assessment of children. In: Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering 1 (1), pp. 462-465. DOI: 10.1515/CDBME-2015-0111

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