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Hannes Bleuler

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BIOGRAPHY
Swiss, Born 19.2.1954
1973-78 ETH Zurich, M.S. in Electrical Engineering
1979-84 Teaching Assistant, Doctorate Student at ETH (Inst. of Mechanics)
1984 Ph.D. thesis in Mechatronics (magnetic bearings, Prof. G. Schweitzer)
1985-87 Research Engineer at Hitachi Ltd, Japan, Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory;
1987 Invited researcher at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Precision Mechatronics, Prof. K. Ono)
1988-91 Lecturer and Senior Assistant at ETH ; co-foundation of MECOS-Traxler AG
1991-95 Toshiba Chair of "Intelligent Mechatronics" and then regular Associate Professor at The University of Tokyo (Institute of Industrial Science)
1995-present Full Professor at EPFL Lausanne on micro–robotics, biomedical robotics;
2000 Co-founder of xitact SA, Morges (robotic surgery instrumentation & simulators)
2002-2006 President Conference of Professors and Lecturers of EPFL, member of Assemblée de l'Ecole
2006 Chairman of ISMB10 (10th International Symposium on Magnetic Bearings, Martigny, Switzerland)
2006 Nomination as member of the Swiss Academy of Technical Sciences (SATW)
MAIN PUBLICATIONS

M. Hara, G. Rognini, N. Evans, O. Blanke, A. Yamamoto, H. Bleuler, and T. Higuchi. A novel approach to the manipulation of body-parts ownership using a bilateral master-slave system. In 2011 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pages 4664-4669. IEEE, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

E. Samur, L. Flaction, and H. Bleuler. Design and Evaluation of a Novel Haptic Interface for Endoscopic Simulation. IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

R. Perez, M. Kral, H. Bleuler, and R. Clavel. A Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based bimorph actuator for high speed laser beam manipulation. In Smart Sensors, Actuators, And Mems V, volume 8066 of Proceedings of SPIE, pages -. Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

L. Santos-Carreras, M. Hagüen, R. Gassert, and H. Bleuler. Survey on Surgical Instrument Handle Design: Ergonomics and Acceptance. Surgical Innovation, 25, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

J. O'Doherthy, M. Lebedev, P. Ifft, K. Zhuang, S. Shokur, H. Bleuler, and M. Nicolesi. Active tactile exploration using a brain-machine-brain interface. Nature, 479(7372):228-231, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

L. Flaction, B. Hakim, G. Rognini, V. Verin, and H. Bleuler. Screening of the factors influencing frictional interactions between a cylindrical tip and the cardiac wall using factorial analysis. Tribology International, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

E. Samur, L. Flaction, and H. Bleuler. Experimental Evaluation of a Haptic Interface for Endoscopic Simulation. In Proc. of the 2011 IEEE World Haptics Conference, pages 545 - 549, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, B. Lüthi, H. Bleuler, R. Moser, and F. Mondada. Cy-mag3D: a simple and miniature climbing robot with advance mobility in ferromagnetic environment. Industrial Robot: An International Journal, 38(3):229-233, 2011. [ DOI | Details ]

P. Bidaud, M. O. Tokhi, C. Grand, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, V. Hirschmann, T. Barras, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Climbing robot with thermal glue. In Field Robotics: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, pages 415-421. World Scientific, 2011. [ Details ]

P. Bidaud, M. O. Tokhi, C. Grand, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, R. Beira, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Tremo: an inspection climbing inchworm based on magnetic switchable device. In Field Robotics: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, pages 421-428. World Scientific, 2011. [ Details ]

P. Bidaud, M. O. Tokhi, C. Grand, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, O. T.-D. Nguyen, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Tubulo II: magnetic climbing inchworm for inspection of boiler tubes. In Field Robotics: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, pages 949-955. World Scientific, 2011. [ Details ]

P. Bidaud, M. O. Tokhi, C. Grand, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, O. Marti, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Cy-mag3De: magnetic climbing inspection robot. In Field Robotics: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, pages 407-414. World Scientific, 2011. [ Details ]

O. Marti, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Cy-mag3D : conception, réalisation et évaluation d'un robot mobile d'inspection magnétique muni d'une caméra et pouvant évoluer dans un environnement industriel ferromagnétique complexe. 2011. [ Details ]

G. Rognini, A. Sengül, J. Aspell, H. Bleuler, and O. Blanke. A robotic and virtual reality platform to study visuo-tactile and motor integration during hand-object interactions. In Body Representation in Physical and Virtual Reality with Application to Rehabilitation, 2010. [ Details ]

O. Marti, P. Schoeneich, F. Rochat, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Caméra pan-tilt miniature. 2010. [ Details ]

A. Sengül, M. Stephan, G. Rognini, R. Beira, L. Santos-Carreras, and H. Bleuler. Ein Greifer für Minimal-invasive Robotisierte Chirurgie mit integriertem Kraftsensor. In Automatisierungstechnische Verfahren für die Medizin (Automed 2010), 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

R. Beira, A. Sengül, M. Hara, P. Schoeneich, and H. Bleuler. Tendon-Based Transmission for Surgical Robotics: Systematic Experimental Friction Modeling. In International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (ICABB-2010), 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

A. Gribovskiy, J. I. Halloy, J.-L. Deneubourg, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Towards Mixed Societies of Chickens and Robots. In Proceedings of the IEEE/RSJ 2010 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2010), IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pages 4722-4728. IEEE Press, 2010. [ DOI | Details ]

S. Gallo, D. Chapuis, L. Santos-Carreras, Y. Kim, H. Bleuler, and R. Gassert. Augmented White Cane with Multimodal Haptic Feedback. In Proceedings of the he third IEEE/RAS-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics. IEEE, 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

L. Santos-Carreras, K. Leuenberger, P. Rétornaz, R. Gassert, and H. Bleuler. Design and Psychophysical Evaluation of a Tactile Pulse Display for Teleoperated Artery Palpation. In Proceedings of the IEEE/RSJ 2010 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. IEEE, 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

M. Stephan, G. Rognini, A. Sengül, R. Beira, L. Santos-Carreras, and H. Bleuler. Modeling and Design of a Gripper for a Robotic Surgical System Integrating Force Sensing Capabilities in 4 DOF. In International Conference On Control, Automation And Systems (Iccas 2010), pages 361-365. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2010. [ Details | Full Text ]

H. Fujimoto, M. O. Tokhi, H. Mochiyama, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, H. Bleuler, and F. Tâche. Magnetic wheels optimization and application to the MagneBike climbing robot. In Emerging Trends in Mobile Robotics, pages 801-808, Singapour, 2010. World Scientific. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

H. Fujimoto, M. O. Tokhi, H. Mochiyama, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, M. Bonani, S. Magnenat, F. Mondada, H. Bleuler, and H. Christoph. Design of Magnetic Switchable Device (MSD) and applications in climbing robot. In Emerging Trends in Mobile Robotics, pages 375-382, Nagoya, 2010. World Scientific. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

L. Santos-Carreras, K. Leuenberger, R. Beira, and H. Bleuler. ARAKNES haptic interface: user-centered design approach. In pHealth 2010, 2010. [ Details ]

L. Santos-Carreras, R. Beira, A. Sengül, R. Gassert, and H. Bleuler. Influence of force and torque feedback on operator performance in a VR-based suturing task. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 7(3):217 - 230, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

C. Emery, E. Samur, O. Lambercy, H. Bleuler, and R. Gassert. Haptic/VR Assessment Tool for Fine Motor Control. In Haptics: Generating and Perceiving Tangible Sensations, volume 6192/2010 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pages 186-193. Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

M. Bonani, V. Longchamp, S. Magnenat, P. Rétornaz, D. Burnier, G. Roulet, F. Vaussard, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. The MarXbot, a Miniature Mobile Robot Opening new Perspectives for the Collective-robotic Research. In International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2010 IEEE/RSJ, IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pages 4187-4193. IEEE Press, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

S. Shokur, J. E. O'Doherty, M. Lebedev, H. Bleuler, and M. Nicolelis. Integration of a virtual reality based arm in primary somatosensory cortex. 2010. [ Details ]

M. Hara, S. Shokur, A. Yamamoto, T. Higuchi, R. Gassert, and H. Bleuler. Virtual Environment to Evaluate Multimodal Feedback Strategies for Augmented Navigation of the Visually Impaired. In 2010 Annual International Conference Of The Ieee Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society (Embc), IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference Proceedings, pages 975-978. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2010. [ Details ]

P. Schoeneich, F. Rochat, O. T.-D. Nguyen, G. Caprari, R. Moser, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Tubulo - a train-like miniature inspection climbing robot for ferromagnetic tubes. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry, pages 1-5. IEEE Press, 2010. [ DOI | Details ]

H. Fujimoto, M. O. Tokhi, H. Mochiyama, G. S. Virk, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, B. Lüthi, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Cy-mag3D: a simple and miniature climbing robot with advance mobility in ferromagnetic environment. In Emerging Trends in Mobile Robotics, pages 383-391, Singapour, 2010. World Scientific. Best paper award "innovation award 2010 - for practical innovation in the field of robotics". [ Details | Full Text ]

E. Samur and H. Bleuler. Systematic Evaluation Methodology and Performance Metrics for Haptic Interfaces. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

S. Magnenat, V. Longchamp, M. Bonani, P. Rétornaz, P. Germano, H. Bleuler, and F. Mondada. Affordable SLAM through the Co-Design of Hardware and Methodology. In Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation ICRA, pages 5395-5401. IEEE Press, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

M. Hara, N. Kawabe, N. Sakai, J. Huang, H. Bleuler, and T. Yabuta. Consideration on Robotic Giant-swing Motion Generated by Reinforcement Learning. In 2009 Ieee-Rsj International Conference On Intelligent Robots And Systems, pages 4206-4211. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2009. [ Details ]

M. Hara, S. Kosaka, J. Huang, H. Bleuler, and T. Yabuta. Muller-Lyer Illusion Effect on a Reaching Movement in Simultaneous Presentation of Visual and Haptic/Kinesthetic Cues. In 2009 Ieee-Rsj International Conference On Intelligent Robots And Systems, pages 1253-1258. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2009. [ Details ]

F. Wang, E. Su, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. Development of a Microsurgery Training System. In Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2009. [ Details ]

A. I. Prodan, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Spokeheel: Autonomous robot with high mobility and magnetic adhesion. 2009. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

O. T.-D. Nguyen, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Versatile train-like tube crawler. Récompensé du prix Hilti Mécatronique, 2009. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

H. Masayuki, M. Gaëtan, Y. Akio, C. Dominique, G. Roger, B. Hannes, and H. Toshiro. Development of a 2-DOF Electrostatic Haptic Joystick for MRI/fMRI Applications. In Proceedings of 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pages 1479-1484, 2009. [ Details | Full Text ]

Y. Rothenbühler, H. Bleuler, and J. Giovanola. New slip synthesis and theoretical approach of CVT slip control. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

F. Wang and H. Bleuler. VR simulation of interventional radiology and microsurgery. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

D. Chapuis and H. Bleuler. Application of ultrasonic motors to MR-compatible haptic interfaces. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Lal, H. Bleuler, and R. Wuethrich. Fabrication of metallic nanoparticles by electrochemical discharges. Electrochemistry Communications, 10:488-491, 2008. [ DOI | Details ]

D. Chapuis, R. Gassert, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. A Hybrid Ultrasonic Motor and Electrorheological Fluid Clutch Actuator for Force-Feedback in MRI/fMRI. In 2008 30Th Annual International Conference Of The Ieee Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society, Vols 1-8, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference Proceedings, pages 3438-3442. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2008. [ Details ]

F. Wang, E. Su, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. Development of a Microsurgery Training System. In 2008 30Th Annual International Conference Of The Ieee Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society, Vols 1-8, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference Proceedings, pages 1935-1938. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2008. [ Details ]

S. Stalder, H. Bleuler, and T. Ura. Terrain-based Navigation for Underwater Vehicles Using Side Scan Sonar Images. In Oceans 2008, Vols 1-4, Oceans-Ieee, pages 51-53. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2008. [ Details ]

R. Gassert, D. Chapuis, N. Roach, A. Wing, and H. Bleuler. 2-DOF fMRI-Compatible Haptic Interface for Bimanual Motor Tasks with Grip/Load Force Measurement. In The Sense of Touch and its Rendering, Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, pages 109-129. Springer, Berlin, 2008. [ Details | Link ]

V. Ruchet, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Magnetic whegs and fingers. 2008. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

R. Gassert, D. Chapuis, H. Bleuler, and E. Burdet. Sensors for Applications in Magnetic Resonance Environments. Mechatronics, IEEE/ASME Transactions on, 13(3):335-344, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

Predicting locomotor activity via neural ensemble recordings in the primary motor cortex in rats., San Diego, CA., 2008. SFN. [ Details ]

S. Shokur, A. J. Tate, H. Bleuler, and M. L. Nicolelis. Gait pattern prediction via bilateral neural ensemble recordings in motor cortex in rats. In 6th FENS Forum of European Neuroscience, volume 4 of Brain Machine interfaces, Genève, 2008. Fens. [ Details ]

P. Maillard, L. Flaction, E. Samur, D. Hellier, J. Passenger, and H. Bleuler. Instrumentation of a Clinical Colonoscope for Surgical Simulation. In Proceedings of the 30th Annual International IEEE EMBS Conference, pages 70-73, None, 2008. None. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

T. Barras, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Climbing robot with glue feet. 2008. [ Details | Full Text ]

O. T.-D. Nguyen, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Climbing robot with magnetic caterpillar. 2008. [ Details | Full Text ]

T. Bosgiraud and H. Bleuler. Two degrees of freedom miniaturized gyroscope based on active magnetic bearings. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

E. Samur, L. Flaction, U. Spaelter, H. Bleuler, D. Hellier, and S. Ourselin. A Haptic Interface with Motor/Brake System for Colonoscopy Simulation. In Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems 2008, pages 477-478, 2008. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

F. Barrot and H. Bleuler. Acceleration and inclination sensors based on magnetic levitation. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

N. Yoakim, P. Schoeneich, F. Rochat, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Robot grimpant avec pieds adhésifs. 2008. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Bock, F. Rochat, P. Schoeneich, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Slim magnetic crawling robot. 2008. [ Details | Full Text ]

D. Hellier, E. Samur, J. Passenger, Spaelter Ulrich, Frimmel Hans, Appleyard Mark, Bleuler Hannes, and S. Ourselin. A modular simulation framework for colonoscopy using a new haptic device. In The 16th Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference (MMVR), Stud Health Technol Inform, Amsterdam, 2008. IOS Press. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

D. Crottet, J. Kowal, S. A. Sarfert, T. Maeder, H. Bleuler, L.-P. Nolte, and L. Dürselen. Ligament balancing in TKA: Evaluation of a force-sensing device and the influence of patellar eversion and ligament release. Journal of Biomechanics, 40(8):1709-1705, 2007. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

F. Wang, L. Duratti, E. Samur, U. Spaelter, and H. Bleuler. A Computer-Based Real-Time Simulation of Interventional Radiology. In Proc. of 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (IEEE-EMBS), 2007. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

P. Gilbert, F. Rochat, F. Mondada, and H. Bleuler. Miniaturized mobile robot for inspection of ferromagnetic structures. 2007. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

L. Duratti and H. Bleuler. Modélisation mécanique de fils pour la simulation chirurgicale. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2007. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

E. Samur, F. Wang, U. Spaelter, and H. Bleuler. Generic and Systematic Evaluation of Haptic Interfaces Based on Testbeds. In 2007 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS'07), 2007. [ Details | Full Text ]

E. Samur, U. Spaelter, L. Flaction, P. Maillard, R. Wuthrich, and H. Bleuler. Control of a Haptic Interface and a Micromachining Setup with an Open Source Real-Time System. In The 3rd ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 2007. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Lal, H. Bleuler, and R. Wüthrich. Synthesis of metal nanoparticles by electrolytical STM and electrochemical discharges. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2007. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

D. Chapuis, X. Michel, R. Gasssert, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. A Haptic Knob with a Hybrid Ultrasonic Motor and Powder Clutch Actuator. In Second Joint Eurohaptics Conference and Symposium on Haptic Interface for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, 2007. [ Details | Link ]

U. Spaelter and H. Bleuler. A Task Specific Kinematic Design Methodology With Application to a 4-DOF Haptic Interface. In IFTOMM '07 Proceedings, 2007. [ Details ]

F. Barrot, B. Burns, D. Chapuis, T. Bosgiraud, and H. Bleuler. Position Controlled Diamagnetic Linear Conveyor. In Tenth International Symposium on Magnetic Bearings, pages 75-76, 2006. [ Details | Link ]

F. Barrot, D. Chapuis, T. Bosgiraud, B. L. Loehr, L. Sache, R. Moser, and H. Bleuler. Preliminary Investigations on a Diamagnetically Levitated Linear Conveyor. IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 126-A(10):1341, 2006. [ DOI | Details ]

D. Chapuis, R. Gassert, G. Gowrishankar, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. Investigation of a Cable Transmission for the Actuation of MR Compatible Haptic Interfaces. In The First IEEE/RAS-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2006. BioRob 2006., 2006. [ Details ]

R. Gassert, A. Yamamoto, D. Chapuis, L. Dovat, H. Bleuler, and E. Burdet. Actuation Methods for Applications in MR Environments. Concepts in Magnetic Resonance Part B: Magnetic Resonance Engineering, 29B(4):191-209, 2006. [ DOI | Details ]

L. Sache, H. Bleuler, and C. Depeursinge. Massively parallel AFM with digital holographic readout. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2006. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Ettlin and H. Bleuler. Rigid body dynamics simulation for robot motion planning. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2006. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

R. Fuchs, H. Bleuler, and P. Müllhaupt. Dynamics of torque control continuously variable transmissions. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2006. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

H. Bleuler and R. Wüthrich. Statique et dynamique. Notes du cours "Statique et dynamique" pour microtechniciens, 2006. [ Details ]

E. Herrera Calderon, R. Wüthrich, H. Bleuler, and C. Comninellis. Study of DSA deactivation. In Passivation of metals and semiconductors, and properties of thin oxide layers, pages 737-742. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2006. [ Details ]

R. Wüthrich, U. Spaelter, Y. Wu, and H. Bleuler. A systematic characterization method for gravity-feed micro-hole drilling in glass with spark assisted chemical engraving (SACE). Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 16(9):1891-1896, 2006. [ DOI | Details ]

D. Chapuis, R. Gassert, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. Hybrid Ultrasonic Motor and Electrorheological Clutch System for MR-Compatible Haptic Rendering. In 2006 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2006. [ Details | Link ]

U. Spaelter, D. Chapuis, R. Gassert, R. Moser, and H. Bleuler. A Versatile MRI/fMRI Compatible Spherical 2-Dof Haptic Interface. In IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob), 2006. [ Details | Link ]

E. Burdet, R. Gassert, G. Gowrishankar, D. Chapuis, and H. Bleuler. fMRI Compatible Haptic Interfaces to Investigate Human Motor Control. In Experimental Robotics IX: The 9th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics, volume II. Human-Centered Robotics of Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, pages 25-34. Springer, Berlin / Heidelberg, 2006. [ Details | Link ]

R. Wüthrich, U. Spaelter, and H. Bleuler. Material removal rate in Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving (SACE) machining – Limiting factors. In International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN), 2006. [ Details ]

R. Wüthrich and H. Bleuler. Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving (SACE) machining – a versatile alternative micro-machining technology. In International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN), 2006. [ Details ]

R. Gassert, N. Vanello, D. Chapuis, V. Hartwig, E. P. Scilingo, A. Bicchi, L. Landini, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. Active Mechatronic Interface for Haptic Perception Studies with Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Compatibility and Design Criteria. In Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pages 3832-3837, 2006. [ Details | Link ]

R. Gassert, L. Dovat, O. Lambercy, Y. Ruffieux, D. Chapuis, G. Ganesh, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. A 2-DOF fMRI Compatible Haptic Interface to Interact with Arm Movements. In Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pages 3825-3831, 2006. [ Details | Link ]

R. Wüthrich, U. Spaelter, and H. Bleuler. The current signal in Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving (SACE), what does it tell us ? Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 16:779-785, 2006. Robotics Microengineering [SACE]. [ DOI | Details ]

R. Gassert and H. Bleuler. MR-compatible robotics to investigate human motor control. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2006. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

R. Gassert, R. Moser, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. MRI/fMRI-Compatible Robotic System With Force Feedback for Interaction With Human Motion. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 11(2):216-224, 2006. [ DOI | Details ]

U. Spälter and H. Bleuler. Haptic interface design and control with application to surgery simulation. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2006. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

H. C. Schneider, M. A. F. van den Boogaart, A. Lal, H. Bleuler, and J. Brugger. ELECTROSTATIC CLAMPING CHUCK FOR NANOSTENCILS. Technical report, 2006. [ Details | Full Text ]

D. Crottet and H. Bleuler. A force-sensing device for assistance in soft-tissue balancing during knee arthroplasty. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2005. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

A. Boletis and H. Bleuler. High speed micromotor on a three axis active magnetic bearing. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2005. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ]

R. Moser, L. Sache, A. Cassat, T. Higuchi, and H. Bleuler. Advances in Precise Positioning Using the Electrostatic Glass Motor. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Applications, 41(4):972- 977, 2005. [ DOI | Details ]

F. Wang, E. Burdet, V. Ronald, and H. Bleuler. Knot-tying with Visual and Force Feedback for VR Laparoscopic Training. In Proc. of 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (IEEE-EMBS), 2005. [ Details | Full Text | Link ]

D. Crottet, T. Maeder, S. A. Sarfert, D. Fritschy, H. Bleuler, L. Nolte, and I.-P. Pappas. In-vitro evaluation of a force-sensing device for ligament balancing in TKA. In 51st Annual Meeting of the Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 2005. Contribution à une conférence spécialisée dans l’orthopédie. Donne une photo du capteur et un exemple sur un modèle d’articulation en polymère. [ Details | Full Text ]

D. Crottet, T. Maeder, D. Fritschy, H. Bleuler, L. Nolte, and I.-P. Pappas. Development of a force amplitude- and location-sensing device designed to improve the ligament balancing procedure in TKA. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 52(9):1609-1611, 2005. Article décrivant le capteur de force et de moment pour l’articulation du genou. ©2005 IEEE. Personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution to servers or lists, or to reuse any copyrighted component of this work in other works must be obtained from the IEEE. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ]

L. Duratti, U. Spaelter, and H. Bleuler. Realite Virtuelle et Dispositif Haptique en Temps Reel pour la Simulation Chirurgicale. In Surgetica 2005, 2005. [ Details ]

A. Yamamoto, K. Ichiyanagi, T. Higuchi, H. Imamizu, R. Gassert, M. Ingold, L. Sache, and H. Bleuler. Evaluation of MR-Compatibility of Electrostatic Linear Motor. Proc. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), pages 3658-3663, 2005. [ DOI | Details ]

R. Wüthrich, U. Spaelter, A. Lal, and H. Bleuler. Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving – A technology for rapid prototyping micro-fluidic devices. In The 9th Annual European Conference on Micro & Nanoscale Technologies for the Biosciences, 2005. [ Details ]

MISSION
The Laboratoire de Systèmes Robotiques (LSRO) is a mulitidisiplinary research unit working mostly in the fields of micro-robotics, biomedical robotics, haptics, MRI compatible instrumentation and nanotechnologies.
Within the large field of "microrobotics", we are interested in various small mobile robots (Group of Francesco Mondada, robots for education, for inspection in turbines or in the human body, for climbing walls etc), in high precision motion control and in contact-free and vacuum compatible devices.
Project examples include
- Haptic mini-invasive surgery simulators (Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Radiology, Colonoscopy)
- fMRI compatible haptic devices
- Diamagnetic and contact-free devices for sensors or vacuum compatible actuation
- Electrostatic Motor for Cesium Atomic Clock (together with Observatoire de Neuchâtel, Professor Thomann, and METAS-office, Berne)
- Optical Delay Line for the European Southern Observatory (a project together with the Observatoire de Genève, Prof. Mayor and Didier Queloz, the discoverers of exoplanets)
Spark Assisted Chemical Engraving, a method for 3-D structuring of glass, used e.g. for rapid prototyping of microfluidic elements (together with Professor Christos Comninellis, EPFL)
Lab Publication Samples 2008
Tate, A.J. and Shokur, S. and Bleuler,H. and Nicolelis,M.A.L. Predicting locomotor activity via neural ensemble recordings in the primary motor cortex in rats. Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Program No. 517.21.2007, San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience, 2007,Online
Shokur, S and Tate, A J and Bleuler,H and Nicolelis, M A. Gait pattern prediction via bilateral neural ensemble recordings in motor cortex in rats. FENS Abstr., vol.4, 191.3, 2008 , Forum of European Neuroscience. Geneva
D. Chapuis, X. Michel, R. Gasssert, E. Burdet, and H. Bleuler. A Haptic Knob with a Hybrid Ultrasonic Motor and Powder Clutch Actuator. In Worldhaptics 2007, 2007.
D. Hellier, E. Samur, J. Passenger, U. Spaelter, H. Frimmel, M. Appleyard, H. Bleuler, and S. Ourselin. A modular simulation framework for colonoscopy using a new haptic device. In the 16th Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference (MMVR), Stud. health. Technol Inform., Amsterdam, 2008, IOS Press.
P. Maillard, L. Flaction, E. Samur, D. Hellier, J. Passenger, and H. Bleuler. Instrumentation of a Clinical Colonoscope for Surgical Simulation. In 30th Annual International IEEE EMBS Conference, pages 70-73, 2008.
E. Samur, U. Spaelter, L. Flaction, P. Maillard, R. Wuthrich, and H. Bleuler. Control of a Haptic Interface and a Micromachining Setup with an Open Source Real-Time System. In The 3rd ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, 2007.
R. Gassert, D. Chapuis, H. Bleuler, and E. Burdet. Sensors for applications in magnetic resonance environments. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 13(3):335–344, 2008.
Book Chapters
R. Gassert, D. Chapuis, N. Roach, A. Wing, and H. Bleuler. 2-DOF fMRI-Compatible Haptic Interface for Bimanual Motor Tasks with Grip/Load Force Measurement. In: The Sense of Touch and Its Rendering, STAR 45, A. Bicchi et al.(Eds.), pp. 109–129, 2008.
Wang Fei et al. Development of a Microsurgery Training System, 28th EMBC (Engineering in Medicine & Biology), IEEE, Vancouver 2008
Duratti, Wang et al. A Real-Time Simulator for Interventional Radiology, 15th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software & Technology, 2008

Skills
Precision components
Scanning probe microscopy
Magnetic bearings
Micromachining
Teaching
Microengineering

Phd programs
Phd Students
Flaction Lionel
Gallo Simone
Hippert David Florian
Marchesotti Silvia
Olivier Jeremy
Ribeiro Da Costa Telmo David
Rita Beira Ricardo
Rognini Giulio
Santos Carreras Laura
Sengül Ali
Shokur Solaiman
Stephan Mathieu


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