First Summer School on "ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEURO-MOTOR ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION"

Scientific Committee: Prof. L.Chiari, DEIS – University of Bologna – Italy* (*Professor in charge of the Summer School) Prof. A.Cappello, DEIS – University of Bologna – Italy Prof. P.H. Veltink, BMTI – University of Twente – The Netherlands Prof. P. Bonato, Harvard Medical School, Boston – USA Dr. Laura Rocchi, DEIS – University of Bologna – Italy Promoted by: Dept. of Electronics Computer Science & Systems (DEIS) University of Bologna -Italy Partners: - Institute for Biomedical Technology (BMTI), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands - STARTER: Strategic Network for Assitive & Rehabilitation Technology in Emilia-Romagna - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, U.S.A. Period: 18th – 24th June 2006, Monte San Pietro (BO) School venue : Tenuta Bonzara, Monte S. Pietro (Bologna, IT) v. S.Chierlo 37/A ECTS credits: 3 Short Summary: The Summer School was primarily addressed to researchers and professionals interested in the most recent advances on assistive and rehabilitation technologies for the neuro-motor function. The program included topics as portable sensors and systems, wireless communications, biofeedback devices, Virtual Reality-based systems. Several round table discussions and an industry corner were offered to give all the participants the opportunity to be introduced to different applications. In the end, 59 students from 18 different countries registered for the School. Website of the School: http://www.starter-project.com/summerschool.htm