Driving Simulator STTR Project - U of M: Department of ...wkdurfee/projects/driving/Applications/... · Web view1982 – 1988, Chair, Transportation Research Board Committee on Simulation

Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle): DURFEE, WILLIAM K.

BUDGET JUSTIFICATION

Systems Technology, Inc. budget

PERSONNEL:T. Rosenthal (STI): Responsible for leading the technology team at STI. This team will implement the changes to STISIM Drive, will assemble, ship and install 3 new simulators, will implement new report generators and automatic data analysis routines, will provide technical support to all sites. Support beyond what is requested in the proposal for the level of effort required to complete the project will be provided by STI.

J. Wachtel (Consultant): Responsible for human factors aspects of project. See proposal Section I and consultants letter for details. ($10,000 Y1, $15,000 Y2)

B. Center (Consultant): Responsible for statistics and data analysis methods aspects of project. See proposal Section I and consultants letter for details. ($2,400 Y1, $3,600 Y2)

EQUIPMENT:Three STISIM Drive simulators at $20,000 per simulator. Cost per simulator includes purchase cost of car buck from Advanced Therapy Products, all computer hardware, and cost of assembly by STI. Cost for installation and maintenance by STI appears under travel. Simulators will be placed at SKRS, CC and NRH. The simulator currently at SKRS will move to UMN for development purposes.

TRAVEL:Project kick-off meeting in Minneapolis. Travel costs for Rosenthal (STI), Wachtel (Consultant) and Rosen (Nat'l Rehab Hosp) to travel to Mpls plus meeting costs for Mpls team members. Purpose of meeting is to review protocols and data collection procedures, train research staff, and plan project. ($5,500).

Travel cost for STI personnel to install and maintain simulators at three sites ($8,000 Y1, $4,500 Y2).

CONTRACTS:University of Minnesota. See research institution budget and the second section of this budget justification for details. ($92,991 Y1, $83,376 Y2)

Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Services. See Section H and contracting letter for details. ($15,000 Y1, $15,000 Y2)

Courage Center. See Section H and contracting letter for details. ($10,000 Y1, $24,000 Y2)

National Rehabilitation Hospital. See Section H and contracting letter for details. ($10,000 Y1, $20,000 Y2)

Subject payments. $50/session for 60 sessions ($1,500 Y1, $6,000 Y2)

UFOV test instrument. One kit with 100 test credits ($1,000/kit) for each of the three clinical sites. ($3,000 Y1)

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Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle): DURFEE, WILLIAM K.University of Minnesota budget

PERSONNEL:W. DURFEE, Principal Investigator - Responsible for scientific and engineering direction of project. Responsible for overall project management. Will assist in the design of the scenarios and experiment protocols. Will lead project team meetings. Will oversee expenditures and effort levels. Will manage the creation of manuscripts and conference presentations to disseminate results. Will direct the graduate research assistant.

E. STERN, Co-investigator - Responsible for scientific direction of the clinical aspects of project. Will participate in the design of the experiments, including data analysis methods. Will help formulate detailed experiment protocols and will oversee clinical data collection procedures. Will assist in the supervision of the graduate research assistant.

TO BE NAMED, Research Assistant - Graduate student in mechanical or biomedical engineering. Will assist with all aspects of the project, including implementation of scenarios, protocol design, data collection and analysis, and reporting of results.

SUPPLIES:SPSS - $150 (each year) - License for SPSS statistics package. University rate is $150/year. SPSS manuals - $200 (Y1). Desktop computer, laptop computer - $3,000 (Y1) - Pentium desktop PC for archiving data and running data analysis. Pentium laptop PC for real-time data collection during on-road tests. Data storage - $400 (each year) - Disks CD's and video tapes for data archiving. Data collection hardware - $5,000 (Y1) - Palm Pilots for portable data entry. Video camcorder for collecting driving event data. GPS unit for on-road tests. Sensors for brake event monitoring.

TRAVEL:Presentation of results at a professional conference. Two participants each year. ($2,400 Y1, $2,472 Y2)

OTHER EXPENSES:Preparation of manuscripts, page charges ($250 Y2)

***** BUDGET NUMBER JUSTIFICATIONS ***** Indirect Costs: Year 1 - 55,583 x 48.50% = 26,957 Year 2 - 49,037 x 48.50% = 23,782 Total to apply IDC Rate to = Total Direct Costs - Backed Out Costs 104,620 = 125,628 - 21,008 Total Indirect Costs = 50,739 Total Costs = Total Direct Costs + IDC 176,367 = 125,628 + 50,739 Future years recurring costs have been calculated using a 3% inflation rate, unless noted otherwise in the item justification. ACADEMIC Fringe Rates: CIVIL SERVICE Fringe Rates: FY2003 - 33.10% 31.10% FY2004 - 33.10% 31.10% FY2005 - 33.10% 31.10% GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING STUDENTS Fringe Rates: Fringe varies by individual based on percent of time appointed and the number of credits.





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NAME

DURFEE, WILLIAM KEITH

POSITION TITLE

PROFESSOR

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, and include postdoctoral training.)

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION DEGREE(if applicable)

YEAR(s) FIELD OF STUDY

Harvard University A.B. 1976 Engng & Appl. PhysicsMassachusetts Institute of Technology M.S. 1978 Mechanical EngngMassachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D. 1985 Mechanical Engng

A. Positions and Honors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1976 - 1978 Harvard-MIT Rehabilitation Engineering Center: Project Engineer1978 - 1985 MIT (Mechanical Engineering): Research Assistant1985 - 1990 MIT (Mechanical Engineering): Assistant Professor1990 - 1991 MIT (Mechanical Engineering): Associate Professor1991 - 1993 MIT (Mechanical Engineering): Brit and Alex d'Arbeloff Associate Professor of Engineering Design1993 - 2001 University of Minnesota (Mechanical Engineering): Associate Professor2001 - present University of Minnesota (Mechanical Engineering): Professor and Director of Design Education.Additional appointments to the Graduate Faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, The CarlsonSchool of Management, The Program in Human Factors and the Program in Aging.

HONORS1979 NIGMS: Biomedical Engineering Fellowship1979 - 1981 NIH: National Research Service Award1982 - 1984 Whitaker Foundation: Doctoral Fellowship1986 - 1988 MIT: W. M. Keck Foundation Chair in Biomedical Engineering1990 MIT: Graduate Student Council Teaching Award1991 - 1993 MIT: Brit and Alex d'Arbeloff Chair in Engineering Design1993 MIT: J.P. Den Hartog Distinguished Educator Award1993 MIT: Graduate Student Council Teaching Award1996 ASME: Curriculum Innovation Award2000 University of Minnesota: George W. Taylor Distinguished Teaching Award2000 Minnesota State Council on Disability: Educator of the Year Award2001 University of Minnesota Morse Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education

GOVERNMENT SERVICE1997-present: Chair NIH Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-5) for SBIR/STTR proposals on rehabilitation engineering.



B. Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order).

* Durfee, W., Task-based control with an electrically stimulated antagonist muscle pair, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., BME-36(3):309-321, 1989.* Durfee, W. and K. MacLean, Methods for estimating isometric recruitment curves of electrically stimulated muscle, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., BME-36(7):654-667, 1989.* Durfee, W. and J. Hausdorff, Regulating knee joint position by combining electrical stimulation with a controllable friction brake, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 18:575-596, 1990.* Hausdorff, J. and W. Durfee, Open-loop position control of the knee joint using electrical stimulation of the quadriceps and hamstrings, Med. Biol. Eng. & Comp., 29:269-280, 1991.* Durfee, W., T. Mariano, and J. Zahradnik, Simulator for evaluating shoulder motion as a command source for FES grasp systems, Arch. Phys. Med. Rehab., 72(13):1088-94, 1991.* Durfee, W., Muscle model identification in neural prosthesis systems. In Neural Prostheses: Replacing Motor Function After Disease or Disability, Eds. R. Stein and H. Peckham, Oxford University Press, 1992.* Durfee, W., Introduction to the special issue on practical functional electrical stimulation, Assistive Technology, 4(1):1-3, 1992.* Durfee, W., Control of standing and gait using electrical stimulation: Influence of muscle model complexity on control strategy, Progress in Brain Research, 97:369-381, 1993.* Durfee, W. and K. Palmer, Estimation of force-activation, force-length and force-velocity properties in isolated,electrically stimulated muscle, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., 41(3):205-216, 1994.* Durfee, W. Control of prosthetic gait, Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 4(6):920-923, 1994.* Karu, Z., W. Durfee and A. Barzilai, Reducing muscle fatigue in FES applications by stimulating with N-let pulse trains, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., 42(8):809-817, 1995.* Durfee, W. Designing smart machines: teaching mechatronics to mechanical engineers through a project-based, creative design course, Mechatronics, 5(7):775-785, 1995.* Goldfarb, M. and W. Durfee, Design of a controlled-brake orthosis for FES-aided gait, IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng., 4(1):13-24, 1996.* Hoffer, J., R. Stein, M. Haugland, T. Sinkjaer, W. Durfee, A. Schwartz, G. Loeb and C. Kantor, Neural signals for command control and feedback in functional neuromuscular stimulation: A review, J. Rehab. Res. Develop., 33(2):145-157, 1996.* Chesler, N. and W. Durfee, Surface EMG as a fatigue indicator during FES-induced isometric muscle contractions, J. Electromyogr. Kinesiol., 7(1):27-37, 1997.* Durfee, W., C. Hendrix, P. Cheng, G. Varughese, Influence of haptic and visual displays on the estimation of virtual environment stiffness, Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, DSC-Vol. 61, 139-144, 1997.* Durfee, W. Electrical stimulation for restoration of function, Neurorehabilitation, 12(1):53-62, 1999.* Hendrix, C, P. Cheng, W. Durfee, Relative influence of sensory cues in a multi-model virtual environment, Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, DSC-Vol. 63, 1999.* Durfee W., From idea to product. In Biomechanics and Neural Control of Movement, Eds. J. Winters and P. Crago, Springer-Verlag, 2000.* Rainoldi, A., W. Durfee and R. Merletti., Twitch summation with double stimulation, Proceedings of the 7th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation, 106-109, 2001.* Wachtel, J., Durfee, W.K., Rosenthal, T.J., Schold-Davis, E., and Stern, E.B. Evaluation of a Low-Cost, PC-Based Driving Simulator to Assess Persons with Cognitive Impairments Due to Brain Injury. Proceedings of the First International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design. Aspen, CO. pp.293-294., 2001* Stern, EB, Wachtel, J, Durfee, WK, Rosenthal, TJ and Schold Davis, E, Low-Cost Simulation as a Tool to Assess the Driving Ability of Persons with Cognitive Impairments from Brain Injury. In P.T. McCabe (Ed.), Contemporary Ergonomics 2000, London: Taylor & Francis, in press, 2002.



C. Research Support

Optimal haptic controls using a configurable haptic interfaceThe purpose of this project is to examine the use of novel haptic interfaces in automotive control applications. A "super knob" with changeable haptic (feel) properties will be tested as a substitute for a car's secondary controls. The super knob will be tested on the STISIM Drive driving simulator using non-disabled human subjects. (Ongoing)

Virtual environments for product prototypingThe purpose of this project is to examine multi-sensory virtual environments for product prototyping. Single degree-of-freedom panel interfaces are emulated using virtual visual, audio and haptic displays. Psychophysical experiments are conducted to determine how the senses integrate to provide a sense of presence in the virtual environment. Additional experiments compare design decisions made in the virtual environment to those made in a real environment (Ongoing)

Modeling of electrically stimulated muscleThe purpose of this project is to model the mechanical response of muscle to electrical stimulation. The long range goal is to create improved methods for designing controllers for systems that restore function to paralyzed muscles through electrical stimulation. (Ongoing)

Doublet response of electrically stimulated muscleMuscles stimulated with doublet responses take longer to fatigue under artificial stimulation. The purpose of this project is to understand the complete mechanical responses of muscle to doublet stimulation and to develop novel stimulation patterns that optimize fatigue properties. (Ongoing)

Hybrid system for FES-aided gait restorationIn this project, we explored the use of a custom orthosis, the controlled-brake orthosis, in combination with electrical stimulation, to create a system to restore gait. The hybrid system allows better control over the swing phase of gait and enables subjects with spinal cord injury to walk further before fatigue. (Completed)

Functional assessment using tele-rehabilitation technologyIn this project, we are developing new tele-rehabilitation technology for doing assessment at a distance. Standard PT and OT assessment tools are implemented so that an assessment session can be conducted at a distance. Experiments are conducted to compare tele-assessment with traditional face-to-face assessment. This project is in collaboration with Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Services. (Pilot work ongoing, funding pending)





NAME

CENTER, BRUCE A.

POSITION TITLE

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR




University of Minnesota Ph.D. 1983 Educational Psych.University of Rochester B.A. 1970 Psychology

A. Positions and Honors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1998 to present Assistant Professor and biostatistician, Department of Family Practice and Community

Health, University of Minnesota.

1997 to 1998 Instructor, graduate level , Statistics and statistical software, Division of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota

1992 to 1997 Instructor, graduate level Statistics, College of Business Administration, University of St. Thomas. Instructor, undergraduate level Statistics, Dept. of Quantitative Methods and Computer Science, University of St. Thomas.

1992 to 1997 Independent Statistical Consultant: Advised faculty, researchers, and graduate students regarding experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Advised private industry on statistical software and install these as required.

1983 to 1992 Supervising and Senior Analyst Programmer, Computer and Information Services, University of Minnesota: Supervised the Statistical Help Line for all University of Minnesota academic computing. Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel. Oversaw the conversion of SPSS to several Cray and the Convex supercomputers. Served as statistical consultant of last resort for computer system users. Taught classes in SAS and SPSS. Installed, tested, and maintained all statistical software on VAX VMS, Cyber NOS, and Encore Unix systems. Authorized payment for and ensured contract compliance with vendors of the University’s statistical packages.

1978 to 1980 Cybernet division, Control Data Corporation: International statistical consultant of last resort for Cybernet users of SPSS and SIR. Evaluated statistical proposals for the Cybernet sales force and made presentations to customers.



B. Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order).PUBLICATIONSCenter, B. A., Skiba, R. J., & Casey, A. (1985-86). A methodology on the quantitative synthesis of intra-subject

design research. Journal of Special Education, 19, 387-400.Yeazel, M., & Center, B. A. (2001). A Demonstration of the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Self-Study

Module Use in Residency Education. Academic Medicine, (submitted).Smith, M. A., Brown, M. E., Borowsky, S. J., Davis, M. K., Center, B. A., & Lurie, N. (2001). Measuring the

Physician Perspective on Quality of Care in Health Plans. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 24, (1) 18-35.

Strowig, A. B., Gaichas, A., Hill, A., Center, B. A. (2001). Risk Factors for RelapseAmong Men Treated For Alcohol Addiction: The Problem of Prediction. Journal of Alcohol Treatment (submitted).

Murphy, K. A., Yeazel, M., & Center, B. A. (2000). Validity of Residents’ Self-Reported Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Activities: The Preventive Medicine Attitudes and Activities Questionnaire. Preventive Medicine, 31, 241-248.

Hepburn, K. W., Tornatore, J., Center, B. A., & Ostwald, S. W. (2000). Dementia Family Caregiver Training: Affecting Outlook and Outcomes. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Elbedour, S., Center, B. A., Maruyama, G. M., Assor, A. (1997). Physical and Psychological Maltreatment in Schools: The Abusive Behaviors of Teachers in Bedouin Schools in Israel. School Psychology International, 18, 201-215.

Elbedour, S., Bastien, D. T., & Center, B. A. (1997). Identity Formation in the Shadow of Conflict: Projective Drawings by Palestinian and Israeli Arab Children from the West Band and Gaza. Journal of Peace Research, 34, (2), 217-231.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONSCenter, Bruce A. (2000, Dec.) Survey Development in a Less than Perfect World: Design and Validation of

the PMAAQ. 15th Annual Primary Care Research Methods & Statistics Conference, San Antonio, Texas.Center, Bruce A. (1991, June). The trailing edge of technology. Annual meeting of SPSS Academic Users

Conference, Montreal, Canada.Center, Bruce A. (1986, June). The piece-wise regression approach to meta-analysis for single-subject

designs. Annual meeting of the Society of the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.





NAME

HUIZENGA, NANCY RUTH

POSITION TITLEDIRECTOR,COMMUNITY BASED & VOCATIONAL SERVICES




Ohio Wesleyan University B.A. 1977 Sociology/AnthropologyUniversity of Glasgow – Scotland Credits earned

towards B.A.1975-1976 Medicine/Parasitology

University of Wisconsin – Madison M.A. 1979-1980 Rehabilitation Counseling

Professional Experience:January 1981 – November 1983 Curative Rehabilitation Center, Green Bay, WI

Independent Living Skills CoordinatorOne of three staff to initiate pilot program designed to enable individuals with severe physical disabilities to live independently; with primary responsibility for developing and implementing assessment process, training curriculums, case management system, and recreational programming. Provided personal adjustment counseling and other supportive services. Designed and coordinated attendant care program. Supervised student field placements.

December 1983 – April 1985 Associated Rehabilitation Consultants, Inc. Minneapolis, MN

Rehabilitation ConsultantDetermined medical and vocational status of injured workers. Developed and coordinated rehabilitation plans through consultation with employers, physicians, attorneys and other professionals. Provided medical management, job-seeking skills training and job placement services.

April 1985 – May 1990 Courage Center Residence, Golden Valley, MN

Vocational CounselorProvided vocational and educational counseling, career planning, assessment, selective training and job placement services to individuals with congenital disabilities or spinal cord injuries. Responsible for assisting residents in identifying their vocational potential and options, setting realistic vocational goals and plans to achieve their goals. Functioned as a member of and consultant to a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Coordinated service plans with community agencies. Supervised masters level student internships.

May 1990 – September 1995 Courage Center Residential Services, Golden Valley, MN

Independent Living Skills Program CoordinatorResponsible for management and coordination of all components of the Independent Living Skills (ILS) Program and Argyle Residence: ensuring growth and development of the programs; management of programs’ budgets; hiring, orienting and supervising program staff; providing case supervision and management for clients in the ILS program; coordinating service plans with community agencies.

September 1995 – December, 2000 Courage Center Residential Services, Golden Valley, MN

Community Based Services DirectorResponsible for the overall management and operations of four community based programs; Adult Day Program, Driver Assessment and Training, Independent Living Skills and Supported Living Program.



January 2001 – Present Courage Center, Golden Valley, MN

Director Community Based and Vocational ServicesResponsible to plan, coordinate, direct and develop the services of the Community Based Services (CBS) and Vocational Services (Voc) departments including the Adult Day Program, Driver Assessment and Training, Independent Living Skills Program, Supported Living Program and Vocational Services. Programs serve on average 1600 individuals per year.


Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle):DURFEE, WILLIAM K.



NAME

ROSEN, MICHAEL J.

POSITION TITLEDirector, Rehabilitation Engineering Service National Rehab Hospital




Brown University A.B., Sc.B. 1966 EngineeringNorthwestern University M.S. 1968 Electrical EngineeringNorthwestern University Ph.D. 1973 Electrical Engineering

A. Positions and Honors.Positions and Employment1966-1968 Northwestern University, Department of Electrical Engineering: Research Assistant and

Teaching Assistant. Undertook research on oculomotor control and taught classical control lab.1971-1972 Mt. Sinai Medical Center, (Miami Beach, Florida), Division of Pulmonary Diseases: Biomedical

Engineer. Co-developed experimental methods for fiberoptic visualization of tracheal mucus velocity in dogs in the presence of high O2 concentration. Conducted pulmonary research with animal models. Developed and taught lecture sequence on pulmonary modeling for physicians.

1972-1973 University of Miami, Biomedical Engineering Program: Instructor. Developed and taught courses in physiological systems and other biomedical engineering topics for graduate engineers and medical students

1973-1975 Miami Veterans Administration Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Service: Biomedical Research Engineer. Undertook animal research on the physiological mechanisms of spasticity following spinal cord transection.

1975-1992 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering Department: Principal Research Scientist and Lecturer.

1993-199 University of Tennessee Memphis, Campbell Clinic — UT Memphis Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Associate Professor; Director of the Rehabilitation Engineering Program.

1993-1997 University of Tennessee Memphis, School of Biomedical Engineering, Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies (through 1995) and Director of Research (1996).

1994-1997 University of Memphis, Biomedical Engineering Department, Adjunct Associate Professor.August 1997-present: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rehabilitation Engineering Service, Director.September 1998- present: Catholic University of America, Biomedical Engineering Program, Adjunct Professor

Advisory Committees (current): NIH Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-5) for review of SBIR and STTR proposals on rehabilitation engineering.Department of Veterans Affairs Merit Review PanelEditorial Board, VA Journal of Rehabilitation Research and DevelopmentAd hoc committee on Formative Review and Summative Review procedures for NIDRR


Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle):DURFEE, WILLIAM K.B. Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order).• Rosen, M.J., "A Theoretical Neural Integrator", IEEE Trans. Biomed. Engin., BME-19:362-367, 1972.• Rosen, M.J., Maki, B.E., Simon, S.R. and Adelstein, B.D., "Modification of Spastic Gait Through

Mechanical Damping", Proceedings, Int. Fed. Auto. Control Symposium on Control Aspects of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Ohio, pp. 137-144, May 1982.

• Goodenough-Trepagnier, C., and Rosen, M.J. "An Analytical Framework for Optimizing Design and Selection of Nonvocal Communication Techniques", Proceedings, Int. Fed. Auto. Control Symposium on Control Aspects of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Ohio, pp. 63-78, May 1982.

• Maki, B.E., Rosen, M.J., and Simon, S.R., "Modification of Spastic Gait Through Mechanical Damping", J. of Biomechanics, 18(6):431-443, 1985.

• Rosen, M.J. and Goodenough-Trepagnier, C., "The Tufts-MIT Prescription Guide: Assessment of Users to Predict the Suitability of Augmentative Communication Devices", Assistive Technology, 1(3):51-61, 1989.

• Rosen, M.J., Arnold, A.S., Baiges, I.J., Aisen, M.L., and Eglowstein, S.R., "A Controlled-Energy-Dissipation Orthosis for Functional Suppression of Intention Tremors", The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 32(1):1-16, February, 1995.

• Rosen, M.J., "Teaching Product Design in a Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program", Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education North Central Section Spring Conference, April, 1997.

• Kotovsky, J. and Rosen, M.J., "The 'Viscous Beam': a Wearable Tremor-Suppression Orthosis", accepted for publication for The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 35(4), November, 1998.

• Rosen, M.J., “Telerehabilitation”, NeuroRehabilitation, special topic issue on Technology in Neurorehabilitation, ed. by M.J. Rosen, 12(1), April, 1999. {invited}

• Rosen, M.J. et al, “Technology and Stroke” in Managing Stroke: A Guide to Living Well after Stroke, February 2000, NRH Press.

• Lathan, C.E., A. Kinsella, Rosen, M.J., Winters, J., and Trepagnier, C., "Human Factors Engineering of Home Telemedicine and Telerehabilitation Systems," Telemedicine Journal, 5(2):169-175, 1999.

• Tran, B.Q., Walz, L.L., Buckley, K.M, and Rosen, M.J., “Digital images: Guidelines for optimal image acquisition and transfer for health care.” Accepted for publication in J. Winters, C. Robinson, R. Simpson, G. Vanderheiden (eds), Emerging and Accessible Telecommunications, Information and Healthcare Technologies, October, 2001.

• Rosen, M.J., Lauderdale, D., “Critical Review: 2002 State of the Science Conference on Telerehabilitation and Applications of Virtual Reality”, Accepted for publication in J. Winters, C. Robinson, R. Simpson, G. Vanderheiden (eds), Emerging and Accessible Telecommunications, Information and Healthcare Technologies, January, 2002.

C. Research SupportGrant: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on TelerehabilitationAgency: NIDRRPeriod: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 2003Responsibility: PI, DirectorGoals: Development and experimental evaluation of tools and methods for delivering rehab services and support for independent living via information technologies. Evaluation of virtual reality technologies for research and clinical service delivery in rehabilitation medicine. Information dissemination; education; technology transfer; advocacy.

Grant: Assistive Technology Research Center (ATRC)Agency: U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandPeriod: February 1, 2000 through January 31, 2004Responsibility: DirectorGoals: Develop assistive and clinical systems for rehabilitation which make use of technologies heavily utilized in the military (e.g. composite materials, computer simulation, virtual reality). Conduct experimental evaluation and undertake technology transfer.





NAME

ROSENTHAL, THEODORE JAMES

POSITION TITLE

PRINCIPAL SPECIALIST




California State Polytechnic University B.S. 1984 Aerospace EngineeringCalifornia State Polytechnic University M.S. 1990 Aeronautical Eng

A. Positions and Honors.1984-present - Systems Technology, Incorporated

Mr. Rosenthal provides computer programming and analytical support in projects involving ground vehicles, human factors and computer simulation. He is the long-standing technical director for STISIM Drive, STI’s low cost PC-based person-in-the-loop driving simulator. He provides the lead technical guidance for all aspects of the simulator including design, development, documentation and support. This work includes programming the 3-D roadway display scene, designing and coding the graphical user interfaces, developing the equations of motion, scenario capabilities, and driver feedback (audio, steering feel, etc.). He also serves as the technical director in the continued development of a multi-degree-of-freedom ground vehicle simulation that includes a non-linear composite slip tire model. This simulation software is sold commercially by STI as VDANL.

His most recent work includes acting as STI’s project engineer on a couple of NIH grants to investigate cognition in impaired drivers. During these projects he was responsible for all simulator software modifications, developing a new roadway scene generation capability, and simulator scenario development. He also assisted in the scenario design and post-run data analysis. He is also currently heading a contract effort for the US Army to create a software suite of ground vehicle subsystem models (tire, suspension, drive train, fluid slosh, tracks, etc.) for use in both off-line and real-time simulation and analysis applications. This work entails the research and development of the subsystem models as well as programming the models to run on various computer platforms, and developing a virtual test suite for model validation. He has also recently completed work another Army contract investigating passenger workload in vehicles on uneven terrain. This work encompassed interfacing vehicle dynamic software with biomedical and anthropometrics software in order to model body motions and loads as a vehicle traversed rough terrain. Mr. Rosenthal also provides technical assistance on numerous STI contracts requiring software design and programming and hardware/software interaction.

Selected past analytic support encompasses full scale field-testing and driver/rider/vehicle modeling on numerous contracts including 3 and 4 wheeled all terrain vehicles, a ground vehicle stability and rollover study performed for NHTSA, a FHWA project to develop roadway and side slope terrain models for use with interactive vehicle dynamic models, aircraft tire modeling, various legal cases, and the development of automated control systems. His driver-in-the-loop simulation support includes investigating driver drowsiness and fatigue, roadway warning signs, training novice drivers, collision detection radar systems, as well as technical support and contributions to customers using the commercial version of the STISIM Drive simulator.

Professional Societies:Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society; Sigma Gamma Tau, National Aerospace Honor Society; Society of Automotive Engineers

B. Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order). Selected Publications (from over 50 publications): PHS 398/2590 (Rev. 05/01) Page 20 Continuation Format Page

Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle):DURFEE, WILLIAM K.“STISIM Drive Open Module Programming Guide,” Systems Technology, Inc., March 2001"Driver/Vehicle Modeling for Evaluating Roadway Designs," presented at 80th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., January 7-11, 2001."A Novice Driver Training Experiment Using Low Cost PC Simulation Technology," presented at Driving Simulator Conference (DSC) 2000, Paris, September 6-7, 2000."Vehicle and Tire Modeling for Dynamic Analysis and Real-Time Simulation," presented at SAE Automotive Dynamics and Stability Conference, Marriott Renaissance Center, Troy, MI, May 15-17, 2000.“The Effect of Tire Characteristics on Vehicle Handling and Stability," presented at SAE 2000 Automotive Dynamics and Stability Conference, January 5, 2000."Low Cost, PC Based Techniques for Driving Simulation Implementation," presented at DSC '99 Conference, June 7, 1999"Simulation for Research, Design Review, Assessment and Training," presented at TRB 3D in Transportation, Orlando, FL, June 2,, 1999.P-558."Ground Vehicle Dynamic Modeling for Multibody Simulation Applications," Systems Technology, Inc., Hawthorne, CA STI-TR-1328-1, June 1999."Applying Low-Cost Virtual Environments to Simulation-based Vehicle Training," presented at SimTecT99 Advanced Simulation Technology and Training, Melbourne, Australia, April 1, 1999.“Computer Simulation Analysis of Light Vehicle Lateral/Directional Dynamic Stability," presented at 1999 SAE international Congress & Exposition, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI, March 1-4, 1999."Low-Cost Virtual Environments for Simulating Vehicle Operation Tasks," presented at Transportation Research Board 78th Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C., January 10-14, 1999.“STISIM Driver User’s Guide,” Systems Technology, Inc., January 1999."Instrumented Vehicle Testing of Alcohol Impaired Drivers," December 17 1998."Development of a Pilot Assessment Software System," December 1998."Applying Vehicle Dynamics Analysis and Visualization to Roadway and Roadside Studies," Systems Technology, Inc., Hawthorne, CA STI-TR-1328-1, November 13, 1998."Low Cost Simulation for Safety Research, Prototyping and Training," presented at International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicle (ESV), August 12, 1998.“Automotive Collision Avoidance Systems (ACAS) Program – Final Report,” May 1998.“A Low Cost PC Based Driving Simulator for Prototyping and Hardware-In-The-Loop Applications,” SAE Paper No. 98-0222, SAE International Congress & Exposition, Detroit, MI, Feb. 23-26, 1998. “A Vehicle Dynamics Tire Model for Both Pavement and Off-Road Conditions,” Systems Technology, Inc., Hawthorne, CA SAE Paper No. 970559, Dec. 1996.“A Driving Simulator Test of Active Intelligence Warning Signs Designed to Reduce Intersection Conflicts” , Systems Technology, Inc., TR-2557-1, Sept. 1996.“Unobtrusive Psychophysiological Monitoring of Driver Alertness,” Systems Technology, Inc., Hawthorne, CA STI-TR-1302-1, July 1994.“Vehicle Dynamic Stability and Control – Final Report,” Systems Technology, Inc., Hawthorne CA STI-TR-1268-1, June 1992.“Analytical Modeling of Driver Response in Crash Avoidance Maneuvering Volumes 1-4,” Systems Technology, Inc., Hawthorne CA STI-TR-1268-1, April 1988.

C. Research Support

NIH STTR with UCSD to develop simulations to detect impaired drivers. The goals of this project are to improve upon an existing driving simulator and develop scenarios to detect impaired drivers. Improvements to the simulator include upgrading the graphics and improving scenario capabilities. Mr. Rosenthal is heading STI’s effort to improve the simulator and is responsible for the design and implementation of all simulator upgrades.

NIH SBIR effort to develop a low-cost simulator for driver’s education. STI is modifying its driving simulator to be used to train novice drivers by comparing the driving records between trained and untrained drivers. Modifications include creating a turn key system that can be placed in public classrooms and customized scoring systems. Mr. Rosenthal will be responsible for the design and implementation of all simulator modifications.





NAME

SCHOLD DAVIS, ELIN

POSITION TITLE

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST




University of Minnesota B.S. 1980 Occupational Therapy

Professional 2000 to 2003- Certification as a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) through ADED: the Certification: Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.

Professional Work Experience:2000-present Adjunct Faculty, University of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, Indiana)1982-present Lead Occupational Therapist, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Sister Kenny Institute1998-present Lead Occupational Therapist, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Sister Kenny Institute, Center For Assistive Rehabilitation1988-present Adjunct Faculty, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN1998 Lecturer, College of St.Catherine, St. Paul, MN.1980-1982 Department Head, Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Department. Rehabilitation Specialists, Minneapolis, MN

Honors and Awards:1999 Hospital wide Employee Recognition- Abbott Northwestern Hospital1999 Co-recipient of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) Research Award

Publications:Articles in Professional Journals:*Trombly,CA, Radomski,MV, Davis,ES(1998). Achievement of self-identified goals by adults with traumatic brain injury: Phase I. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 52,810-818.*Davis ES, Radomski,MV(1989). Domain-Specific Training to Reinstate Disrupted Habit Sequences. Occupational Therapy Practice (Aspen),1,79-88.Radomski,MV & Davis ES (2002). Optimizing cognitive abilities. In CA Trombly & MV Radomski (Eds.), Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction-5th Edition, Baltimore Maryland, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Professional Presentations:Courses (2 + days): 2000 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, 2 ½ Day Indiana University OT Weekend College Master’s level Course on Cognitive RehabilitationWorkshops (3 hours to 1 day)2001 Davis, ES, Redepenning, SR, Vyhanek, JC. To Drive or Not To Drive? What Skills to Look For. Minnesota Occupational Therapy

State Conference, pre-conference institute. Thursday, October 4, 2001. Minneapolis, MN2001 Davis, ES & Radomski, MV, Cognitive Compensatory Strategies: From Treatment to Function. North Dakota 2001 Fall Conference

Guest Speakers. September 29, 2001, Grand Forks, North Dakota.2000 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Compensatory strategies for adults with cognitive impairment. Rehab Educators, Akron, Ohio.1999 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Helping patients compensate for memory deficits: From techniques to function. Full day workshop, Minnesota

Occupational Therapy Association. (Summer and Fall due)1998 *Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Helping patients compensate for memory deficits: From techniques to function. American Occupational

Therapy Association Practice Conference, Boston, MA.1997 Davis,ES, Traina, J, Radomski,MV, Zola,J, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, acute to outpatient. Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

State Conference, Minneapolis, MN1997 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Using simulated work activities and tasks to improve problem-solving behaviors. Conference on Applied

Cognitive Rehabilitation- The Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation, Austin, Tx.


Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle):DURFEE, WILLIAM K.Lecture / technical sessions: 2000 Davis, ES Pre-Driving Assessment in the Acute and Rehabilitation Setting, Allina Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota.2000 Davis ES, Wachtel, JS, Interactive Driving Simulation as a Tool for Insight Development and Motivation in a Rehabilitation Setting.

Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR), Newport Beach, California2000 Davis ES (panel) Local Resources and current efforts for the Aging Driver. Minneapolis, Minnesota2000 Davis, ES, Redepenning, SR, Vyhanek, JC & Nelson DP. Defining the difference: Pre-driving assessment vs. a complete driving

evaluation. Minnesota Occupational Therapy State Association State Conference, Mankato, Minnesota.1999 Davis ES, Vyhanek JC, A Cooperative Driving Program, AOTA Special Interest Section Conference, Reno, Nevada.1999 Davis, ES Participation in Human Factors workshop, “Toward Standardizing the Evaluation of Driver’s with Cognitive Impairment”,

Transportation Research Board Conference. Washington D.C.1998 Davis,ES, Panel: Cognitive Rehabilitation, Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation, Chicago, IL1997 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Memory Notebook Basics. Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association Physical Disabilities Special Interest

Group, Minneapolis, MN1997 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, rehabilitation strategies for adults with minor brain injury. Brain Injury Association of Minnesota,

Bloomington, MN.1996 Davis,ES, Memory and concentration difficulties associated with Fibromyalgia, Abbott

Northwestern Hospital Fibromyalgia Clinic Conference, Minnetonka, MN.1994 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Cognitive compensatory strategies. Twin Cities Clinical Speech-Language Pathologists, Minneapolis, MN.1993 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Consumer’s guide to cognitive rehabilitation. Minnesota Head Injury Foundation, St Paul, MN.1992 *Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Reinstating disrupted habit sequences, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference,

Houston, Tx.1992 Davis, ES, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Hennepin County Trauma Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 19921990 Davis,ES, The Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development, MN 1989 *Davis, ES, Effective interdisciplinary teams, The National Head Injury Association’s National Conference, Chicago, IL 19891989 Davis,ES & Abbot, NW, The Minnesota Rehabilitation Conference, Brainerd, MN

Multiple Year Commitments:1995-1998 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Compensating for memory problems, Benign Brain tumor Support Group and Malignant Brain

tumor Support Group, Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN1994-1999 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Assessment and intervention for cognitive deficits secondary to neurologic injury, BS OT Program.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN1994-1998 Davis,ES & Radomski,MV, Evaluating and treating cognitive deficits in occupational therapy. Refresher course sponsored by

OT Program. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.1990-1995 Davis, ES, Compensatory strategies: Tools and gadgets. Brain Injury Association Support Groups, multiple Minneapolis

locations.1988-1998 Davis, ES, Brain Injury Rehabilitation following the Rancho Los Amigos levels of function, combined OT/PT Programs.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Service / Professional Organizations:2000-2002 Chair, SCR National Conference, scheduled for October 20022000 Chair, planning committee for one day conference: Minnesota and the aging driver: your options as a professional. October

20001999 Board Member, Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation1997-1998 Planning committee member, Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.1993-1998 Member of the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board and Community Sub-Committee, Minnesota Department of Human

Services.1989 Co-chair, Minnesota Head Injury Association State Conference.1988 Co-chair, Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association State Conference.2000-2001 Chair, Edina Council for Gifted and Talented Parent Board

* indicates peer reviewed publication or presentation





NAME

STERN, ERICA BETH

POSITION TITLE

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR




University of Indiana B.S. 1976 Occupational TherapyState University of New York M.S. 1979 Health Sci Ed & EvalUniversity of Kansas Ph.D. 1990 Ed Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of Illinois-Chicago 2002 Fellow - Ctr Outcomes Res & Ed in OT

A. Positions and Honors.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1976 - 1977 St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima OH: Staff Occupational Therapist1978 - 1979 University of Kansas: Instructor, Department of Respiratory Therapy1979 - 1984 University of Kansas (Occupational Therapy): Assistant Professor1981 Rehabilitation Institute, Kansas City: On-call Staff Occupational Therapist1984 - 1990 University of Kansas (Occupational Therapy): Associate Professor1985 - 1986 University of Kansas (Occupational Therapy): Interim Co-chair1986 - 1990 University of Kansas Medical Center: Staff Occupational Therapist, part time1987 - 1990 Bethany Rehabilitation Services: Staff Occupational Therapist, part time1990 - 1996 University of Minnesota (Occupational Therapy): Assistant Professor1993 - presentUniversity of Minnesota (Occupational Therapy): Associate Professor and Director of Graduate

Studies, Program in Occupational Therapy. Also Graduate Faculty in the Programs of Physical Therapy and of Rehabilitation Sciences.

HONORS1984 University of Kansas: Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator (H.O.P.E.) Award 1994 National Medical Writers Association: Honorable Mention - Medical Book Awards Competition for

"Neuroscience for Rehabilitation”1994 American Occupational Therapy Association : Fellow1995 Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association: Research Award1997 Minnesota Medical Foundation: Joseph C. & Jeri Thorne Stroke Award 2000 University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois: Fellow - Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation



B. Selected peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order). PUBLICATIONS *= refereed review* Stern EB,Volumeter: Comparison of seated and standing test postures, AJOT, 45: 801-805, 1991* Stern EB, Wrist extensor orthoses: Dexterity and grip across four styles, AJOT, 45: 42-49,1991* Stern EB, Stability of Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test across three test sessions, AJOT,46: 647-649, 1992* Stern EB & Dahl AL, Scaling and root planing in dental hygiene: A task analysis, Work: J of Preven, Assess & Rehab, 2: 4, 43-53, 1992* Stern EB & Hassanein R, Efficacy and efficiency: Self-designed versus instructor-designed study tools, AJOT, 46: 253-257, 1992 Stern EB, Chapter 3: Somatosensory Systems. In H. Cohen's Neuroscience for Rehabilitation. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co. pp 45-79, 1993* Stern EB, Sines B, Teague TR, Commercial wrist extensor orthoses: Hand function, comfort, and interference across five styles. J of Hand Therapy, 7:237-243, 1994* Stern EB, Ytterberg SR, Krug HE, Mahowald ML, Finger dexterity and hand function: Effects of three commercial wrist orthoses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Arthritis Care and Research,9: 197-205, 1996* Stern EB, Ytterberg SR, Krug HE, Mullin GT, Mahowald ML, Immediate and short term effects of three commercial wrist orthoses on grip strength and function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Arthritis Care & Research, 9: 42-50, 1996* Stern EB, Grip strength and finger dexterity across five styles of commercial wrist orthoses, AJOT, 50: 32-38, 1996* Stern EB, Ytterberg SR, Krug HE, Larson LM, Kratz W, Parke C, Mahowald L, Commercial wrist extensor orthoses: A descriptive study of subject use and preference, Arthritis Care & Research, 10: 27-35,1997* Stern EB, Callinan N, Hank M, Lewis EJ, Schousboe JT, Ytterberg SR, Neoprene splinting: dermatological issues. AJOT, 52: 573-578,1998* Stern EB, Berman M, Thomas JJ, Klassen AC, Community education for stroke awareness: an efficacy study. Stroke, 30:720-723,1999* Stern EB, The Issue Is- Authorship criteria: opening a dialogue, AJOT, 54:218-221,2000. Wachtel, J., Durfee, W.K., Rosenthal, T.J., Schold-Davis, E., and Stern, E.B. (2002). Low-cost simulation as a tool to assess the driving ability of persons with cognitive impairments from brain injury. In P.T. McCabe (Ed.), Contemporary Ergonomics 2000, London: Taylor& Francis.

RESEARCH ABSTRACTS/PROCEEDINGS * = refereed review* Wachtel, J., Durfee, W.K., Rosenthal, T.J., Schold-Davis, E., and Stern, E.B. (2001). Evaluation of a low-cost, PC-based driving simulator to assess persons with cognitive impairments due to brain injury. Proceedings of the First International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design. University of Iowa Press, pp.293-294.

C. Research SupportSTTR/NIH for PC-Driving Simulator for Persons with Impaired Cognition. Principal Investigator: Stern E. Co-

Investigators: Durfee, WK, Wachtel, J, Davis, ES with Systems Technology Inc. and the Sister Kenny Institute. 1999University of British Columbia for "Integrative review of common therapeutic interventions for adults with rheumatoid

arthritis". Principal Investigator: Stern, E. 1997-2002National Arthritis Foundation for "A randomized controlled study of 6 and 12 month effects of hand- and forearm-based

functional ulnar drift orthoses on patients with rheumatoid arthritis." Principal Investigator: Stern E. Co-Investigators: Ytterberg SR, Schousboe JT, Callinan N, and Thomas J. 1996-1999

Arthritis Foundation - Minnesota Chapter for "Functional effects of hand-and forearm-based ulnar drift orthoses on patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A controlled cross-over study." Principal Investigator: Stern E. Co-Investigators: Ytterberg SR, Schousboe JT, Callinan N, and Thomas J. 1996

American Heart Association for "Efficacy of 'Stroke It Could Be You': Evaluation of an educational program on stroke risk factors and warning signs". Co-investigators: Berman ME, Klassen A, Stern E, and Thomas J. 1995




Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle): DURFEE, WILLIAM K



NAME

WACHTEL, JERRY

POSITION TITLE

PRESIDENT




Brooklyn College B.A. 1965 PsychologyCity University of New York M.B.A. 1969 Industrial EngineeringSteven Institute of Technology Grad Study 1969-1972 Psychology, Eng PsychCatholic University of America Grad Study 1972-1976 Human Factors Psych

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1969-1973 Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Human Factors Psychologist1973-1982 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Research Psychologist1982-1988 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Training and Assessment Specialist1988-2000 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Senior Engineering Psychologist1982- present, The Veridian Group, Inc., President and Principal Scientist

HONORS

1972 - NASA Apollo Project Achievement Award1975 – Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology1980 – U.S.Federal Highway Administration, Outstanding Technical Achievement of the Year 1984 – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, High Quality Performance Award1987 – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Superior Achievement Award1990 – Board of Certification of Professional Ergonomics, Certification1990 – Elected Fellow, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society1999 – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Superior Achievement Award

MEMBERSHIPS

1969 – present, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society1973 – present, National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board (TRB), committees onSimulation and Measurement of Driving, User Information Systems, Vehicle User Characteristics1981 – present, TRB Human Factors Workshop Advisory Committee1982 – 1988, Chair, Transportation Research Board Committee on Simulation and Measurement of Driving1995 – present, Intelligent Transportation System of America, Safety and Human Factors Committee1995 – present, Society of Automotive Engineers, Safety and Human Factors Committee2002 – present, Human Factors Resource Group, National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (a Federal Advisory Committee)

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Wachtel, continuedSELECTED PUBLICATONS

“Low Cost Simulation as a Tool to Assess the Driving Ability of Persons with Cognitive Impairments from Brain Injury,” with E.B. Stern, W.K. Durfee, T.J. Rosenthal and E. Schold Davis. Contemporary Ergonomics 2002, P.T. McCabe (Ed.). London: Taylor & Francis (in publication).“Drivers’ Responses to Changeable Message Signs of Differing Message Length, and Traffic Conditions,” with J.H. Guerrier and D.L Budenz. Contemporary Ergonomics 2002, P.T. McCabe (Ed.). London: Taylor & Francis (in publication). “Evaluation of a Low-Cost, PC-Based Driving Simulator to Assess Persons with Cognitive Impairments Due to Brain Injury,” with W.K. Durfee, T.J. Rosenthal, E. Schold-Davis and E.B. Stern. Paper presented at the International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design, Aspen, Colorado, August 2001.“A Simulator Study of Driver Responses to Changeable Message Signs of Differing Message Length and Format,” with J. Guerrier. Paper presented at the International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design, Aspen, Colorado, August 2001.Invited Workshop on “Signs that Confuse, Signs that Distract – The Impact of Official and Commercial Signs on Driver Behavior and Performance,” with M. Pietrucha. 33rd Annual Human Factors in Transportation Workshop. Washington, DC, Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council, January 2000.“Interactive Driving Simulation as a Tool for Insight Development and Motivation in a Rehabilitation Setting,” with Elin Schold-Davis. Paper presented at The 8th Annual Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, Newport Beach, California, January 2000. "Innovations in Low-Cost Simulation Technology for the Training and Testing of ‘High Risk’ Drivers,” in Global Perspectives of Human Factors in Power Generation: Proceedings of the 1977 IEEE Sixth Conference on Human Factors and Power Plants. New York: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, June 1997."Applications of Appropriate Simulator Technology for Driver Training, Licensing and Assessment." In Vision in Vehicles - V, A.G. Gale, et al, Eds. Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp. 3-10, 1996."A Comprehensive Evaluation of a Low Cost Driving Simulator for Use in the Training of Police Officers," with J. Berner. Presented at the International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology, Valencia, Spain, May 1996."An Enhanced Commentary Driving Technique for Real-Time Data Collection with Untrained Subjects," with J.H. Guerrier and P. Manivannan. Paper presented at the International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology, Valencia, Spain, May 1996. "A Brief History of Driving Simulators." TR News, Number 179, July-August, pp. 26-27,45, 1995."Methodological Issues in the Validation of Complex Human-Machine Systems," with J. O'Hara and W. Stubler. Proceedings of the Topical Meeting on Computer-Based Human Support Systems: Technology, Methods, Future. Philadelphia, PA, June 26-29, 1995, pp. 339-344."Driving Simulators - Serious Tools or Frivolous Toys? - Overview of a Symposium and Panel Discussion." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 37th Annual Meeting, Seattle: 1993, pp. 600-601, 622-624."The Role of New Simulation Technology in a Systematic Approach to Novice Driver Education." Paper presented at the Working Conference on Novice Driver Education, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: April 1993."New Technology for an Old Problem: A Report of a Prospective Study to Evaluate a Simulator-Based Approach to Driver Licensing," with R.C. Peck. Paper presented at the 1993 Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC: January 1993."A `Blue Sky' Approach to the Future of Driver Qualification," with P.W. Nunnenkamp. Invited presentation to the 1992 Driver Licensing and Control Workshop. New Orleans: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, November 1992."Using Simulators as Examination Tools." Paper presented at the Third IEEE Conference on Human Factors and Power Plants, Monterey, California, 1985."Adverse Highway Safety Consequences of New Technology," in Ergonomics International 1985, Edited by I.D. Brown, et. al. London: Taylor & Francis, 1985, 517-519. "The Use of New Technologies for Visual Simulation." Invited Workshop. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board, 1983."The Use and Abuse of Simulators in Environmental and Highway Design." Paper presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors Society, Los Angeles, 1980.

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"Unobtrusive Measurement in Highway and Pedestrian Safety Research." Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Sponsored by Division 21, 1976."Remedial Aids to Deal with Driving in Reduced Visibility Caused by Adverse Weather," in Adverse Weather, Reduced Visibility, and Road Safety. Paris: Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), 1976."Contribution of Edge Striping to Accident Reduction," with J. True. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 1973

Wachtel, continuedRESEARCH SUPPORT

“A Pilot Test of the Introduction of a Safe Driving Curriculum into Primary Schools.” Current project sponsored by Foundation MAIF, Niort, France. Principal Investigator. This project is to determine the feasibility of educating grade school children about basic principles of road safety, including speeding, aggressive driving, and sharing the road with bicycles. A pilot test was conducted in which age-relevant video-based scenarios were created, produced and presented to some 250 children in urban and rural schools at two grade levels. Matched control group classes received alternative educational materials. Before-and-after tests of knowledge were conducted, and these demonstrated overall success for the program. Consideration is now underway to expand the study at other schools.

“Program for Development of a New International Warning Sign for Hazardous Radioactive Materials.” Current project sponsored by United Nations, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria. Principal Investigator. This project is to: (a) develop a methodology for the development and testing of a new sign to warn naïve persons of the presence of deadly radioactive materials, (b) develop, based on human factors principles, candidate signs, (c) test the viability of candidate signs with international (including non-literate) populations of interest, (d) develop and implement a program of training and education in the meaning and appropriate use of such signs, and (d) assist the IAEA with implementation of such signs.

“Ergonomics and the Prevention and Reduction of Injuries in the Workplace.” Recently completed project for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Principal Investigator. This project served to: (a) document the problem of work-related repetitive stress injuries and cumulative trauma disorders in the workplace of a U.S. Government agency, (b) and develop and implement a plan to reduce such injuries – including development of a training program, issuance of a series of human factors job aides, establishment of a laboratory to assess the feasibility of alternative work-station hardware and software, creation of a program of individual work station assessments and recommendations, and implementation of an evaluation program to assess the effectiveness of the project.

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RESOURCES

FACILITIES: The primary location for simulator development and fabrication will be at Systems Technology, Inc. STI is a world leader in the study of behavior of dynamic systems and the human operators who control them. STI has extensive experience in vehicle dynamics, human-machine interaction and the design and development of person-in-the-loop hardware simulators. STISIM, the driving simulator to be used in this work, is the result of over 20 years of research by STI, and currently there are more than 70 STISIM systems installed throughout the world with applications ranging from automotive hardware prototyping to research studies involving alcohol and fatigue. The main STI facility in Hawthorne CA contains about 14,000 square feet of engineering offices, simulation laboratory and shop space. During the course of the project, STI will make available all necessary resources from the 8,000 square feet devoted to conducting simulation and fabrication activities. The laboratory is used to conduct research experiments, develop simulator prototypes and fabricate STI's various commercial products. The area includes vehicle cabs, instrumentation and fabrication areas and a machine shop. State of the art desktop PC's and display devices are dedicated to the facility.

STI has developed numerous commercial and proprietary hardware/software packages that are available for use on all in-house projects. These include VDANL, a fully nonlinear ground vehicle dynamic computer simulation; STISIM, the low-cost, PC-based, driver-in-the-loop automobile simulator; and Program CC, a computer-aided control system design and analysis package. STI maintains an exceptionally complete central library and technical file that covers many significant publications from both well-known and obscure sources. An extensive data bank has been assembled for human factors, vehicle dynamics, handling and performance, simulations and displays, and manual and automatic control systems, as well as human operator models.

The primary work site at University of Minnesota for the project is the Human/Machine Design Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering which is under the direction of the Project P.I. The lab contains resources to support research in biomechanics and mechatronics. Bench space, supplies, instrumentation and tools are available to support the design and construction of mechanical and electronic hardware. A standard complement of hand and benchtop power tools are available, as are oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power supplies and cross-compilers and chip burners. other electronic instrumentation. Resources are available for embedded microprocessor development projects. Computer equipment includes several networked PC's for experiment control, data analysis and word processing, and a Silicon Graphics Indigo2 workstation for visualization. Experiment and control software is written in Visual Basic or Borland C/C++ for the PC's and Gnu C/C++ for Unix workstations. Data analysis uses Excel, Matlab and SPSS. Additional resources are available through the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Department maintains a fully equipped student machine shop which is available to this project at no cost for fabrication of miscellaneous mechanical components. The project has access to the Department Visualization Lab with SGI workstations that run advanced engineering software including ANSYS Rev 5.4 for finite element analysis, Pro/ENGINEER for solid body modeling, Matlab for linear and nonlinear simulations, several data visualization packages, and a variety of other engineering packages.

Descriptions of resources at the collaborating clinical centers (Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Services, Courage Center, National Rehabilitation Hospital) appear in Section H. All centers have standard facilities and equipment for physical and occupational therapy treatments.

MAJOR EQUPMENT: Three new STISIM simulators will be purchased and assembled for the project. They will be sited at SKRS, Courage Center and NRH. The older model simulator currently sited at SKRS and used for the Phase 1 project will be moved to the University of Minnesota for development purposes.

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