Developing a Human Balance Test System (DETES) in Order to Investigate Control Mechanisms of Human Erect Posture

Authors

  • S. Gürses Engineering Sciences Department, Middle East Technical University
  • M.E. Akçay Mechanical Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University
  • M.C. Gökgöz Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Department, Gülhane Military Medical Academy
  • B.C. Cengiz Engineering Sciences Department, Middle East Technical University
  • Ä°. Bostan Hidropol Engineering Company, OSTÄ°M
  • A. Çınar Etik Design Company, OSTÄ°M
  • B. Satar Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Department, Gülhane Military Medical Academy
  • Åž. Demirkaya Neurology Department; Gülhane Military Medical Academy
  • H. Bilgiç Head of Research and Development Center, Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Keywords:

Human balance testing environment, Mechanical and perceptual stimuli, Complex (ecological) postural behavior, Nonlinear analysis, Information capacity

Abstract

An originally designed 3-dof (2-dof perturbation platform and 1-dof cabin) human balance testing system (DETES) has been developed for delivering mechanical and perceptual stimuli in a controlled embedding environment in order to investigate sensory-motor control of human erect posture at physiological and/or pathological conditions. The human balance (especially studying vestibular system involved mechanisms) demonstrating complex (nonlinear) dynamical behavior in the context of postural adjustments having ecological roots/meanings (information) is to be tested (by means of quiet and perturbed stance) and analyzed for supporting (differential) diagnosis, monitoring/following the progress of the disease, and creating the new adaptive motor learning protocols for rehabilitation.

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Published

2016-11-03

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2016)

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