Thesis Project Form
Title (tentative): Alterations in interpersonal interaction in persons with dementia| Thesis advisor(s): Sanguineti Vittorio, Matteo Pardini (DINOGMI) | E-mail: |
| Address: Via All'Opera Pia, 13 - 16145 Genova | Phone: (+39) 010 33 56487 |
Description
Motivation and application domain
Recent studies suggest that social skills deterioration might represent a relatively early sign of at least some forms of dementia. Therefore, impaired social skills may be used as neurophysiological markers of dementia.
General objectives and main activities
To study alterations in joint action in persons with dementia, using experimental protocols based on dyadic sensorimotor interaction mediated by haptic interfaces.
Training Objectives (technical/analytical tools, experimental methodologies)
The student will learn about:
programming and control of haptic interfaces
experimental procedures with human subjects
analysis and modeling of human sensorimotor functions
programming and control of haptic interfaces
experimental procedures with human subjects
analysis and modeling of human sensorimotor functions
Place(s) where the thesis work will be carried out: Bioengineering Lab (DIBRIS) and Neurological Clinic (DINOGMI)
Additional information
Pre-requisite abilities/skills: Matlab, simulink and interest to work with human subjects
Maximum number of students: 1