Prof. Yeongmi Kim, PhD

Medical Devices & Control Engineering +43 512 2070 - 4432 yeongmi.kim@mci.edu

Beruflicher Erfahrung

06/2018 - heute
Professor - MCI, Austria
02/2015 - 05/2018
Lecturer - MCI, Austria
06/2014 - 01/2015
Senior Researcher - University of Innsbruck, Austria
02/2013 - 06/2014
Research Associate - University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
05/2010 - 01/2013
Postdoctoral Researcher - ETH Zürich, Schweiz
12/2008 - 07/2009
Visiting Researcher - ETH Zürich, Schweiz

Auszeichnung

06/2017 - heute
Best poster finalist at IEEE WorldHaptics 2017

Veröffentlichungen in Fachzeitschriften (peer reviewed)

K. Wolf, A.Mayr, M.Nagiller, L. Saltuari, M. Harders, Y. Kim; PoRI Device: Low-Cost In-Home Hand Assessment and Rehabilitation After Stroke, at - Automatisierungstechnik, doi.org/10.1515/auto-2022-0037
M. Preiss, A. Walder, and Y. Kim (2022), Haptically enhanced VR surgical training system. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 8(2), 737-740.
M. Panny, I. Nagiller, M. Nagiller, and Y. Kim, Home rehabilitation system for the upper extremity focusing on technology-aided assessment of spasticity, Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
Lee, H., Eizad, A., Park, J. Kim, Y. Hwang, S., Oh, M., Yoon, J., Development of a Novel 2-Dimensional Neck Haptic Device for Gait Balance Training, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L), ISSN: 2377-3766
Lee, H., Eizad, A., Kim, Y., Park, Y., Oh, M.K. and Yoon, J., 2021. Use of Vibrotactile Bracelets to study Effects of Arm Swing Variation on Overground Gait. IEEE Access, 9, 90896-90907,
Panny, M., Mayr, A., Nagiller, M., & Kim, Y. (2020). A domestic robotic rehabilitation device for assessment of wrist function for outpatients. Journal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineering, 7. doi:10.1177/2055668320961233
Panny, M., Mayr, A., Nagiller, M., & Kim, Y. (2020). A domestic robotic rehabilitation device for assessment of wrist function for outpatients. Journal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineering, 7. doi:10.1177/2055668320961233
Quang Ha-Van, Hannes Schwendinger, Yeongmi Kim, Matthias Harders (2020), Design and Characterization of an Actuated Drill Mockup for Orthopedic Surgical Training, IEEE Transactions on Haptics DOI: 10.1109/TOH.2020.2966608
Y. Kim, A. T. Moncada, J. Furrer, and R. Gassert, "Quantification of long cane usage characteristics with the constant contact technique", Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 55, pp. 216-225, July 2016.
H. Kerdegari, Y. Kim, and T. J. Prescott, "Head-mounted Sensory Augmentation Device: Designing a Tactile Language", IEEE Transactions on Haptics, Vol. 9, No.3, pp. 376-386, 2016.
Y. Kim, M. Harders, and R. Gassert, "Vibrotactile Pattern Recognition of Distance Information for an Obstacle", IEEE Transactions on Haptics, Vol. 8, No.3, pp. 298-305, 2015.

Kapitel in Fachbüchern

M. Ritter, M. Harders and Y. Kim, Virtuelle und Erweiterte Realität - Quo Vadis? , Digitalwirtschaft, Springer
J. Mannion and Y. Kim "Manipulation of an Wide Angle Endoscope in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery and Training", New Trends in Medical and Service Robotics, Springer, ISBN 978-3-030-58103-9, pp. 97-106, 2020 Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 93. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58104-6_13
Y. Kim and M. Harders, "Haptically-Assisted Interfaces for Persons with Visual Impairments", in Haptic Interfaces for Accessibility, Health, and Enhanced Quality of Life, edited by T. McDaniel and S. Panchanathan, Springer Verlag, 2020, pp.35-63.
Y. Kim, and M. Harders, "HapticDisplay", The Scholarpedia Encyclopedia of Touch (SET) , Springer-Verlag, pp. 817-827, November 2015.

Beitrag in Konferenzband (peer reviewed)

In review - Wolfgang Grosek, Daniel Wiznia, Necolle Morgado-Vega, Jessica Garza-rice, Yeomgmi Kim Rummana S. Aslam, Digitalization of Measuring Physical Performance, Physiatry '24
M. Enzenberg, S. Winkler, Y. Kim, "Patient Tailored Hand Exoskeletons - A 3D-printable Concept for Force Transmission and Feedback", International Workshop on New Trends in Medical and Service Robots (MESROB)
H. Lee, A. Eizad, J. Park, Y. Kim, S. Hwang, M. Oh, and J. Yoon, Development of a Novel 2- Dimensional Neck Haptic Device for Gait Balance Training, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)
S. Kohlgrüber ,Y. Kim, and P. Kazanzides (2021) : Model-based Design and Digital Implementation to Improve Control of the da Vinci Research Kit Telerobotic Surgical System, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 2021, pp. 12435-12441.
H. Lee, A. Eizad, G. Lee, Y. Kim, and J. Yoon, "Development of Haptic Bracelets Based Arm Swing Feedback System for Stroke Survivors",20th International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems, accepted
D. Raitt, P. Fairhurst, C. Michael, Z. Melkes, Y. Kim, and M. Harders,"OCTA Display - An Eight-Triangle-Surface, Pin-Actuated Fingertip Shape Display", IEEE WorldHaptics, 2019.
S. Obermoser, D. Klammer, G. Sigmund, A. Sianov, and Y. Kim, "A Pin Display Delivering Distance Information in Electronic Travel Aids", IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob) 2018.
S. Spiss, M. Siess, Y. Kim, and M. Harders, "Effect of Touch Stimuli on Proprioceptive Recalibration During Upper-Limb Rotation in Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy", IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob) 2018.
T. Hausberger, F. Enneking, M.Terzer, Z. Gabriela Jonas, and Y.Kim, "SurfTics - Kinesthetic and tactile feedback on a touchscreen device ", IEEE WorldHaptics, 2017.
M. Decker and Y.Kim, " A Hand Exoskeleton Device for Robot Assisted Sensory-Motor Training after Stroke ", IEEE WorldHaptics, 2017.
S. Wielend, W. Türtscher, J. Pitterle, F. Holzknecht, M. Decker, and Y. Kim, "Haptic Rehabilitation Device for Reaching and Grasping Tasks", IEEE WorldHaptics, 2017.
H. Kim, Y. Kim, G. Lee, M. Billinghurst and C. Bartneck, "Collaborative View Configurations for Multi-user Interaction with a Wall-size Display", International Conference on Artificial Reality and Telexistence & Eurographics Symposium on Virtual Environments, 2017.
H. Kerdegari, Y. Kim, and T. J. Prescott, "Head-mounted Sensory Augmentation Device: Comparing Haptic and Audio Modality", Living Machines, Springer , pp. 107-118. 2016.
Y. Kim, D. Sadihov, K. Leuenberger, B. Choi, Y. Jeong, M. Harders, R. Gassert, "Motion-Based Augmented Broadcasting System with Haptic Feedback", in Proceedings of the Asia Haptics Conference, 2016.
S. Spiss, Y. Kim, S. Haller, M. Harders, "Tactile Interface for Collision Avoidance on UAVs", in Proceedings of the Asia Haptics Conference, 2016.
H. Kerdegari, Y. Kim, and T. J. Prescott, "Human Tactile Navigation using Sensory Augmentation Helmet", International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid, Vol. 9222, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pp. 359-365, 2015.
H. Kerdegari, Y. Kim, T. Stafford, and T. J. Prescott, "Centralizing bias and the vibrotactile funneling illusion on the forehead. " International Conference on Human Haptic Sensing and Touch Enabled Computer Applications (pp. 55-62). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg., 2014

Präsentation eines Artikels auf einer Konferenz, Workshop, Seminar

Robotics in AAL & Healthcare
SMARTER LIVES, Austria
Surgical Training and Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation, 2022 Physiatry Section Meeting, Yale University
M. Preiss, A. Walder, and Y. Kim, Haptically enhanced VR surgical training system Oral Presentation - Full paper Oral Presentation - BMT 2022
M. Panny, I. Nagiller, M. Nagiller, and Y. Kim, Home rehabilitation system for the upper extremity focusing on technology-aided assessment of spasticity - Full paper Oral Presentation - BMT 2022
"PoRI : Low-Cost In-Home Hand Assessment and Rehabilitation After Stroke "Tirol-Tag 2022, Alpbach
Kim Y.; Seminar - Medical Robotics, 2022 Global New Industry & New Technology, KIAT (Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology)
Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering and Outlook, BOP(Berufsorientiertes Projekt), fh gesundheit | health university of applied sciences
Seminar (a colloquium for Convergence Future Communication) - Stroke rehabilitation and assistive technology - Challenges and Opportunities, Kyunghee University
Y. Kim (2021). Model-based Design and Digital Implementation to Improve Control of the da Vinci Research Kit Telerobotic Surgical System. 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation.

Sonstige Publikationen

Patent :Handheld Rehabilitation-Device, PCT/EP2021/059751
Patent : Handheld Rehabilitation-Device, EP20169582
Patent: EP2629737B1 White cane with integrated electronic travel aid using 3d tof sensor 2016-07-13 Publication of EP2629737B1 2019-11-13 Application status is Active
Hands on Demo: Quang Ha-Van, Hannes Schwendinger, Yeongmi Kim, Matthias Harders, "A hand-held actuated mockup for bone drill simulation", IEEE World Haptics, 2019.
Patent: KR101816172B1, The simulation system for training and the method thereof
Detection and evaluation of movements of a user. U.S. Patent Application 15/754,165.
Patent: Pub. No.:WO/2017/032765 International Application No.: PCT/EP2016/069870 Detecting and Evaluating Movements of a User. (DE: ERFASSEN UND AUSWERTEN VON BEWEGUNGEN EINES BENUTZERS)
Hands on Demo: Shape and texture rendering of an image on a touchscreen, IEEE WorldHaptics 2017.

Betreute Bachelorarbeiten

Pohle Sophie (2024): Control of a grooming assistance system for elderly people
Thurner Peter (2024): Enlargement of the imaging area in standardized ocular surface photography
Aznaid Markus (2024): Advanced Assessment for Digitized Physical Performance
Stefanowicz Katarzyna Anna (2024): Development of a Haptic Hand-Training System for Enhancing Somatosensory Perception
Riml Adriano (2024): Design and Control of an Actuated Solar Panel for Solar Tracking Windows
Sigmund Georg (2023): Design and control of a lower limb rehabilition device creating adaptive walking trajectory driven by a single actuator
Niedrist Daniel (2023): Development of immersive and interactive VR system based on wearable motion sensors
Antenhofer Selina (2022): Development of a Bionic Hand for Validating Hand Rehabilitation Devices
Astner Marco (2022): A Self-Balancing Robot: Development of Educational Control System
Fischler Kevin (2022): Detecting Freezing of Gait and Multisensory Cueing
Eder Jasmin (2022): Stroke-T: Development of a therapy device for rehabilitation of the fingers of stroke patients.
Deiser Simon (2020): Low cost splint with haptic feedback as a training and assessment device to improve deflection of upper-limb
Seewald Sebastian (2020): Low cost splint with haptic feedback as a training and assessment device to improve deflection of upper-limb
Preiss Maximilian (2020): A Haptic Feedback Device for a Telerobotic Surgical System
Widner Martin (2020): Mechanical design of a home based VR upper-limb rehabilitation system
Larcher Jasmin (2020): A 3D graphical user interface for gait analysis of stroke patients
Walder Alexander (2020): A haptically enhanced surgical training system
Neubauer Vanessa (2019): Wearable Assistive Device for Hemispatial Neglect After Stroke
Gadner Thomas (2019): Augmented haptic navigation application for white cane users
Canins Thomas (2019): An augmented haptic navigation system for the visually impaired
Egger Peter (2019): Development of a smart self-sustaining optical and acoustical wildlife warning system
Spiss Paul (2019): Biofeedback system of the lower limb for a person with cerebral palsy
Rödlach Matthias (2019): Closed-loop control of a haptic display for an electronic travel aid and evaluation of haptic patterns
Panny Matthias (2019): Development of a rehabilitation system for restoration of sensory motor function in stroke patients's wrist and hand
Nagiller Marco (2019): Design and development of a portable handheld sensory motor training device for rehabilitation after a stroke and other injuries and diseases of the central nerve system
Reimair Lukas (2019): Design and development of a haptic force-feedback glove for immersive interaction in virtual reality
Schroll Katharina (2019): Design of an adaptive assistance mode of upper limb rehabilitation devices
Schwendinger Hannes (2019): Optimization of a medical drill simulation tool to provide realistic haptic feedback
Sulzenbacher Christoff (2019): The design and construction of a flexible endoscope for the Da Vinci Surgical System
Janocha Anina (2019): A fingertip-based haptic image rendering device for people with visual impairments
Pfluger Patrik (2018): Development Processes in the construction of a Formula Student Race Car
Behr Patrick (2018): Development of a wearable haptic device for immersive interaction in VR
Schmid Markus (2018): Adaptive power factor regulator for cogeneration units
Armitage Mareike (2018): The influence of vibration feedback in the sensory rehabilitation process of stroke patients
Armitage Mareike (2018): Handling of technical rehabilitation device, with a view to adaption, to optimise the improvement of neurological patients
Wolf Karl (2018): Development of a portable, robotic training system to supplement the rehabilitation of hand impairments
Klotz Matthias (2017): Design and implementation of a wearable haptic interface for a VR system
Kleiner Robert (2016): Design and development of pneumatically driven soft acutators
Wesenjak Raphael (2016): Automatic Telemonitoring of ice conditions in lakes/rivers
Wolf Lukas (2016): Development of a Novel Haptic Interface for ETAs
Kendler Daniela (2016): Development of a sensory training interface for stroke rehabilitation
Kofink Daniel (2016): Assessment device for people with motor deficit

Betreute Masterarbeiten

Huber Leo (2024): Integration and validation of pattern recognition-based myoelectric control system for enhanced human-robot interaction of wearable robots
Eder Jasmin (2024): Development of an Innovative Robotic Mirror Therapy Device for Individuals with Hand Impairments
Grosek Wolfgang (2023): Digitalization of the Physical Performance Test and Training
Oberhauser Christian (2023): Design and development of a cost-effective robotic arm for a smart care bot
Gfall Christian (2023): An Educational System for Advanced Control Engineering: Development of an Intelligent Self-Balancing Robot
Sprenger Allard Sym (2023): Development of a Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Therapy Selection Tool
Winkler Simon (2022): Development of a Mobile Device to Prevent Accidental Drowning by Monitoring Respiratory Activity
Deiser Simon (2022): Admittance Control and Adaptive Assistance Rehabilitation for a Portable Hand Rehabilitation Device
Seewald Sebastian (2022): Development of a Portable Hand Rehabilitation Device for Sensory Motor Training
Kramer Pia (2022): Collection of requirements and expectations for a sensor-based telemonitoring system for ACL repair rehabilitation
Enzenberg Mateus (2022): A patient tailored hand exoskeleton for adaptive assistance and training.
Triendl Fabian (2022): Immersive co-located visuo-haptic feedback in 3D space
Walder Alexander (2022): Design and validation of a teleoperated surgical training system
Ozsoy Onur (2020): Instrumented Motor Assessment of Stroke Patients
Grant Ian (2020): Upper-limb Robot Assisted Therapy Device for the Early Post-stroke Stages
Agreiter Fabian (2020): Adaptable and controlled drive system for user transport devices
Möllinger Christian (2020): Augmented Sensory Feedback to Guide Upper Limb Movements in Stroke Rehabilitation
Bittler Manuel (2019): Gait Analysis System with Inertial Measurement Units to Determine the Rehabilitation Progress of Stroke Patients
Mannion John (2019): Manipulation of an Omnidirectional Camera in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery and Training
Mejias Sanz Victor (2018): Augmented haptic rehabilitation system for recovering upper limb motor and sensory function
Fügenschuh Tobias (2017): Affordable Active Knee Orthosis for Everyday Use
Wielend Sebastian (2017): An upper limb haptic motion training system
Terzer Michael (2017): Development of a sensor Cluster for Precision Agriculture in Apple Orchards and Vineyards
Enneking Florian (2017): Development and evaluation of SurfTics, a haptic 3DoF shape display with tactile texture feedback
Decker Matthias (2016): Robot-assisted exoskeletton device for sensory motor training after strokes