Conferences

Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Eloy Urendes, José L. Pons and Juan C. Moreno, “Implementation of Feature Extraction Methods and Support Vector Machine for Classification of Partial Body Weight Supports in Overground Robot-Aided Walking”, 7th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER), 2015.
https://doi.org/10.1109/NER.2015.7146735

Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos and Juan C. Moreno, “Assistance and Rehabilitation of gait disorders using Active Lower Limb Orthoses”, 2015 IEEE 4th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2015.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2015.7088837

César Ferreira, Joana Figueiredo, and Cristina P. Santos, “Quadruped Locomotion based on Central Pattern Generators and Reflexes”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, 2015.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2015.14

S. Page, M.M. Martins, L. Saint-Bauzel, C. P. Santos, V. Pasqui, “Fast embedded feet pose estimation based on a depth camera for smart walker”. 2015 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Seattle, 2015, Pages: 4224 – 4229.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRA.2015.7139781

Maria Martins, Cristina P Santos, Solenne Page, Ludovic Saint-Bauzel, Viviane Pasqui, Anthony Mézière, “Real-time gait assessment with an Active Depth sensor placed in a walker”, 2015 IEEE 11th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Singapore, 11-14 August 2015.

Maria Martins, Cristina P Santos, Anselmo Frizera, Ana Matias, Tânia Pereira, Maria Cotter, Fátima Pereira, “Smart Walker use in Ataxia’s Rehabilitation: Case Study”, 2015 IEEE 11th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, Singapore, 11-14 August 2015.

C Ferreira, LP Reis, CP Santos, “Review of Control Strategies for Lower Limb Prostheses”, Robot 2015: Second Iberian Robotics Conference, 209-220.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27149-1_17

Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos and Juan C. Moreno, “Validation of gait events detector using adaptive thresholds in humanoid robot”, 19th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR), 2016, London, England.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813149137_0005

Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos and Juan C. Moreno, “Real-Time Gait Events Detection During Walking of Biped Model and Humanoid Robot Through Adaptive Thresholds”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2016, Bragança, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2016.58

Vinícius Silva, Filomena Soares, João S. Esteves, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina Santos, Ana Paula Pereira, “Happiness and sadness recognition system – Preliminary results with an Intel RealSense 3D Sensor”, 12th Portuguese Conference on Automatic Control (CONTROLO 2016), Guimarães, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43671-5_33

Vinícius Silva, Filomena Soares, João S. Esteves, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina Santos, Ana Paula Pereira, “Real-Time Emotions Recognition System”, 8 th International Congresso in Ultra Modern Telecommunications & Control Systems (ICUMT2016), Lisbon, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICUMT.2016.7765357

I Caetano, J Alves, J Gonçalves, M Martins, CP Santos, “Development of a biofeedback approach using body tracking with Active Depth sensor in ASBGo smart walker”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2016), Bragança, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2016.34

J Alves, E Seabra, I Caetano, J Gonçalves, J Serra, M Martins, CP Santos, “Considerations and mechanical modifications on a Smart Walker”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2016), Bragança, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2016.30

PM Vieira, K Costa, CP Santos, “Looking for motor synergies in Darwin-OP biped robot”, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 1776-1781, 2016.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICRA.2016.7487322

J Pontes, S Doncieux, C Santos, V Padois, “An adaptive approach to Humanoid Locomotion”, Advances in Cooperative Robotics: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Clawar 2016, pp.437-444, London, 2016.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813149137_0052

T Pereira, E Seabra, C Santos, “Discussion of the state of the art of the cane’s market”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2016), Bragança, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2016.36

L Salgado, C Santos, “Segmentation of Medieval and Ancient Coins Over Complex Backgrounds”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2016), Bragança, Portugal.

Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos and Juan C. Moreno, “Assistive Locomotion Strategies for Active Lower Limb Devices”, 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2017.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889473

Joana Figueiredo, César Ferreira, Luis Costa, João Sepúlveda, Luis P. Reis, Juan C. Moreno, Cristina P. Santos, “Instrumented Insole System for Ambulatory and Robotic Walking Assistance: First Advances”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2017), Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964062

Joana Figueiredo, Diogo Gonçalves, Juan C. Moreno, Cristina P. Santos, “Automatic and Real-time Locomotion Mode Recognition of a Humanoid Robot”, 20th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR 2017), Porto, Portugal.

Joana Figueiredo, Paulo Félix, Cristina P. Santos and Juan C. Moreno, “Towards Human-Knee Orthosis Interaction Based on Adaptive
Impedance Control Through Stiffness Adjustment”, 15th IEEE Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), 2017, London.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICORR.2017.8009281

Joana Figueiredo, Paulo Félix, Cristina P. Santos, Juan C. Moreno, “Real-Time Human Gait Segmentation based on Adaptive Tool using Single-Axis Wearable Gyroscope “, IX Congresso Iberoamericano de Tecnologias de Apoyo a la discapacidad (Iberdiscap), 22-24 November, Colombia.

Paulo Félix, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Juan C. Moreno, “Powered knee orthosis for human gait rehabilitation: First advances”, 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG),2017, Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889427

Paulo Félix, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Juan C. Moreno, “Eletronic Design and Validation of Powered Knee Orthosis System with Werable Sensors”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC),2017, Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964061

Paulo Félix, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Juan C. Moreno, “Adaptive real-time tool for human gait event detection using a wearable gyroscope”, 20th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR),2017, Porto, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813231047_0079

Nuno Ferrete Ribeiro, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, “Validation of a Wireless Communication Protocol to Monitor Human Gait Using IMUs”, 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG),2017, Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889459

N. F. Ribeiro and C. P. Santos, “Inertial Measurement Units: A Brief State of the Art on Gait Analysis,” in 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2017.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889458

N. F. Ribeiro and C. P. Santos, “An Intuitive Visual Interface for a Real-Time Monitoring System for Human Gait Using IMUs,” in 2017 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2017.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964068

N. F. Ribeiro et al., “Validation of a Knee Angle Measurement System Based on IMUs,” in CLAWAR 2017 – The 20th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, 2017, pp. 645–652.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813231047_0078

R. M. Barbosa, S. Luís, B. Santos, M. V. Silva, E. De Momi and C. Santos, “3DSlicer module to perform registration: An intraoperative situation,” 2017 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), Coimbra, 2017, pp. 55-60.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964052

R. M. Barbosa, L. Serrador, B. Santos, M. V. Silva, E. De Momi and C. Santos, “Intraoperative bone registration: An implementation in orthopaedic surgery using polaris vicra system,” 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), Coimbra, 2017, pp. 1-4.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889475

L. Serrador, B. M. Roberto, B. Santos, M. V. Silva, E. De Momi and C. Santos, “Patellar instability: Traditional surgical interventions and a robotic approach,” 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), Coimbra, 2017, pp. 1-4.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889463

Helena R. Gonçalves, Ana Rodrigues, Graça Minas and Cristina P Santos, “Neurofeedback Vibrotactile System for Parkinsonians Overcome Freezing of Gait First Steps in Detecting the most Perceived Frequency”, 20th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR 2017), Porto, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813231047_0081

Helena R Gonçalves, Ana Rodrigues, Graça Minas and Cristina P Santos, “Literature Review of Vibrotactile Systems Addressing Freezing of Gait in Parkinsonians”, IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2017), Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964060

Helena R Gonçalves, Ana Rodrigues, Graça Minas and Cristina P Santos, “Functional Feedback Vibrotactile System for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Freezing of Gait”, Proceedings Book of IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2017, Coimbra, Portugal.

C Ferreira, CP Santos, J Alves, E Seabra, LP Reis, “An Ankle-foot Prosthesis: a preliminary design and dynamic model”, IEEE International Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2017), Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813231047_0082

J Alves, E Seabra, C Ferreira, CP Santos, LP Reis, “Design and dynamic modelling of an ankle-foot prosthesis for humanoid robot”, IEEE International Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC 2017), Coimbra, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC.2017.7964064

J Alves, C Ferreira, LP Reis, C Santos, E Seabra, H Carvalho, “First attempt towards the development of transtibial prosthesis”, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design, pp. 1825-1826, Albufeira/Portugal 11-15 June 2017. Editors J. F. Silva Gomes and S. A. Meguid; ISBN: 978-989-98832-7-7. Editores: FEUP-INEGI, 2017.

I Caetano, J Alves, R Varzim, CP Santos, “Development of a data base to gait analysis and data organization in ASBGo Smart Walker”, Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on, 1-4, 2017.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2017.7889485

J Alves, E Seabra, I Caetano, CP Santos, “Overview of the ASBGo++ Smart Walker”, Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2017 IEEE 5th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG 2017), Coimbra, Portugal.

Helena R. Gonçalves, Rui Moreira, Ana Rodrigues, Graça Minas, Luís P. Reis and Cristina P Santos, “Real time Tool for Human Gait Detection from Lower Trunk Acceleration”, 20th International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (WORLDCIST 2018), Naples, Italy.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77700-9_2

J Alves, E Seabra, CP Santos, Eurico Seabra, Luís F. Silva, “ASBGO*: A Mechatronic Improved Smart Walker”, 6th International Conference Integrity-Reliability-Failure, Lisboa, Portugal.
ISBN: 978-989-20-8313-1

Helena Gonçalves, Rui Moreira, Cristina Santos and Margarida Rodrigues, “Cinta de Biofeedback Vibrotátil para doentes com a DPI”, Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa das Congress Doenças do Movimento 2018 – Genética das Doenças do Movimento. Curia, 2-3/03/2018.

Helena Gonçalves, Rui Moreira, Cristina Santos and Margarida Rodrigues, “Cinta de Biofeedback Vibrotátil: utilidade na Doença de Parkinson”, 1º Congresso CNS – Será que a tecnologia pode tratar a doença Parkinson? Torres Vedras, 07/04/2018.

Pedro Nuno Fernandes, Joana Figueiredo, Juan C. Moreno and Cristina P. Santos, “Feedback-Error Learning for Gait Rehabilitation Using a Powered Knee Orthosis: First Advances”, IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineer-ing (ENBENG), Lisbon, 22-23 Feb. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692502

Cristiana Pinheiro, João M. Lopes, Luis Moreira,Daniel Sanz-Merodio, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Elena Garcia, “Kinematic and kinetic study of sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movements towards a human-like skeletal model”, IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), Lisbon, 22-23 Feb. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692569

J. M. Lopes, Luis Moreira, Cristiana Pinheiro, Daniel Sanz-Merodio, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Elena Garcia, “Three-Link Inverted Pendulum for Human Balance Analysis: A Preliminary Study”, IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), Lisbon, 22-23 Feb. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692531

Luís Moreira, Cristiana Pinheiro, João M. Lopes, Daniel Sanz-Merodio, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, Elena Garcia, “Study of Gait Cycle Stability Using a Five-Link Inverted Pendulum Model: First Developments”, IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bio-engineering (ENBENG), Lisbon, 22-23 Feb. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692451

Pedro Nuno Fernandes, Joana Figueiredo, Luis Moreira, Paulo Félix, Ana Correia, Juan C. Moreno, Cristina P. Santos, “EMG-based Motion Intention Recognition for Controlling a Powered Knee Orthosis”, 19th IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), Porto, 2019.

Simão Carvalho, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, “Environment-Aware Locomotion Mode Transition Prediction System”, 19th IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), Porto, 2019.

Ana Correia, Simão Carvalho, Cristina P. Santos, “Literature Review of Functional Electrical Stimulation Systems”, IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bio-engineering (ENBENG), Lisbon, 22-23 Feb. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692456

A. Pereira, N. F. Ribeiro, and C. P. Santos, “A Survey of Fall Prevention Systems Implemented on Smart Walkers,” in 2019 IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2019, pp. 1–4.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692530

A. Pereira, N. F. Ribeiro, and C. P. Santos, “A Preliminary Strategy for Fall Prevention in the ASBGo Smart Walker,” in 2019 IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2019, pp. 1–4.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692533

P. Mouta, N. F. Ribeiro, L. Gonçalves, and C. P. Santos, “An Overview of Fall-Related Systems Developed in Canes,” in 2019 IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2019, pp. 1–4.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692546

Rui Moreira, Helena R Gonçalves Ana Rodrigues and Cristina P Santos, “The Potential of Visual Cues to Overcome Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease”, IEEE 6th Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering (ENBENG), 2019, Lisbon, Portugal.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ENBENG.2019.8692547

Helena Gonçalves, Ana Rodrigues, Cristina Santos and Rui Moreira, “Sistemas de biofeedback vibrotátil e visual orientados às condições motoras”, Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa das Congress Doenças do Movimento 2018 – Genética das Doenças do Movimento. Curia, 2-3/03/2018.

Ana Correia, Jorge M. Martins, Cristina P. Santos, “Functional Electrical Stimulation for Gait Rehabilitation”, XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing – MEDICON 2019, Coimbra, 26-28 Set. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31635-8_235

Pedro Mouta, Nuno Ferrete Ribeiro, Rui Moreira, Cristina P. Santos, “Assistive Smart Cane (ASCane) for Fall Detection: First Advances”, XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing – MEDICON 2019, Coimbra, 26-28 Set. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31635-8_204

Pedro Nuno Fernandes, Joana Figueiredo, Juan C. Moreno, Cristina P. Santos, “Feedback-Error Learning Control for Powered Assistive Devices”, XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing – MEDICON 2019, Coimbra, 26-28 Set. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31635-8_238

Simão Carvalho, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, “Neuromechanical and Environment Aware Machine Learning Tool for Human Locomotion Intent Recognition”, XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing – MEDICON 2019, Coimbra, 26-28 Set. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31635-8_240

Cristiana Pinheiro, Joana Figueiredo, Cristina P. Santos, “Wearable vibrotactile biofeedback to improve human-exoskeleton compliance during assisted gait training “, 5th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2020), 2020.

S. M. Cerqueira, L. Moreira, L. Alpoim, A. F. Silva,  and C. P. Santos, “An Inertial Data-Based Upper Body Posture Recognition Tool : A Machine Learning Study Approach,” in 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2020, pp. 4–9.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9096167

N. F. Ribeiro, A. Pereira, J. Figueiredo, J. A. Afonso,  and C. P. Santos, “A Machine Learning Approach for Near-Fall Detection based on Inertial and Force Data while using a Conventional Rollator,” in 5th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2020), October 13-16, 2020.

L. Moreira, S. M. Cerqueira, J. P. Vilas-Boas, and C. P. Santos, “AI-based Reference Ankle Joint Torque Trajectory Generation for Robotic Gait Assistance: First Steps,” in 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2020, pp. 22–27.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9096205

C. Pinheiro, J. M. Lopes, J. Figueiredo, L. M. Gonçalves and C. P. Santos, “Design and technical validation of a wearable biofeedback system for robotic gait rehabilitation,” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2020, pp. 16-21.
http://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096105

J. Lopes, C. Pinheiro, J. Figueiredo, L. P. Reis and C. P. Santos, “Assist-as-needed Impedance Control Strategy for a Wearable Ankle Robotic Orthosis,” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2020, pp. 10-15.
http://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096186

J. André et al., “Markerless Gait Analysis Vision System for Real-time Gait Monitoring,” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), Ponta Delgada, Portugal, 2020, pp. 269-274.
http://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC49921.2020.9096121

Resende, S. Cerqueira, J. Barbosa, A. Pombeiro, E.Damasio, A. Silva, C. Santos, “Ergowear: an ambulatory, non-intrusive, and interoperable system towards a Human-aware Human-robot Collaborative framework,” in 2021 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2021, pp. 56–61.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9429796

Branquinho, H. R. Gonçalves, J. F. Pinto, A. M. Rodrigues and C. P. Santos, “Wearable gait Analysis LAB as a biomarker of Parkinson’s disease motor stages and Quality of life: a preliminary study,” 2021 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2021, pp. 234-239.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021.9429770

D. Rito, C. Pinheiro, J. Figueiredo, and C. P. Santos, “Virtual reality tools for post-stroke balance rehabilitation: a review and a solution proposal,” 2021 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), 2021, pp. 234-239.
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARSC52212.2021.9429777

D. Rito, C. Pinheiro, J. Figueiredo, and C. P. Santos, “Wearable Virtual Reality Tool for Balance Training: The Design and Validation on Healthy,” in CLAWAR 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 530. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15226-9_48

S. Carvalho, J. Figueiredo, and C. P. Santos, “Wearable Lower Limb Neuroprosthesis: System Architecture and Control Tuning,” in CLAWAR 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 530. Springer, Cham.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15226-9_52