Jump Simulation IS AN OSF HEALTHCARE AND UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PEORIA COLLABORATION

2015 ARCHES Projects

ABNORMAL MUSCLE TONE BEHAVIOR DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - YEAR 2

Led by: Elizabeth Hsiao-Wecksler from U of I, Steven Tippett from Bradley University and UICOMP, Randy Ewoldt from U of I and Dyveke Pratt, MD from OSF HealthCare

This project will create a novel robotic training simulator that will helps learner differentiate between abnormal muscle tone behaviors which can help diagnose different brain lesions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis.

PERSONALIZED AVATARS IN PATIENT PORTALS

Led by: Thomas Huang from U of I and Ann Willemsen-Dunlap from OSF HealthCare

A 3D audio-visual avatar capable of showing appropriate emotions as controlled by health care providers that will be used in online patient portals to help patients understand their specific medical information, such as test results and medical guidance.