Research Interests
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Robotic Prosthesis
Our M.A.S.S. team developed an innovative technology that was successfully tested in the competition rehearsal in Zurich in July 2015. learn more →
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BCI-controlled Arm Exoskeleton
A single-session preliminary evaluation of an affordable BCI-controlled arm exoskeleton and motor-proprioception platform learn more →
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Magnetoencephalography Compatible Finger Sensor
We study human sensorimotor functions with Magnetoencephalography (MEG). A finger motion sensor is developed to recognized finger motion in magnetic resonance environment. learn more →
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Exploration of Force Myography and Surface Electromyography in Hand Gesture Classification
The FSR band (FMG) achieves as good results as high quality sEMG technology. FMG on the forearm achieves slightly higher accuracy than on the wrist. sEMG on the wrist yields comparable performance to sEMG at the forearm. learn more →
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Leg Compression Therapy
Aiming at tackling the shortcomings of the current compression therapy modalities, we are working on smart, portable compression devices using different technologies. learn more →
Located in beautiful Metro Vancouver, Menrva is an international and multicultural research group at Simon Fraser University led by Carlo Menon, Professor, Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair, CIHR Scholar and MSFHR Scholar.
- Biomedical Wearable Technology
- BioRobotics (soft robotics, exoskeletons, human-machine interfaces)
- Smart Materials (artificial muscles, polymer-based micro/nano sensors)
Research Output
- ~30 papers/year (half in journals)
- ~2 patents/year (1 issued/year)
- > 10 supervised students now have leading roles in industry (e.g. CTO)
- > 5 supervised students are now Professors/Lecturers in academia
- > 200 News releases
- Multiple start-up companies
Awards
Samples of awards the Principal Investigator received:
- Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
- MSFHR Career Investigator Award recipient
- CIHR New Investigator Award Recipient
- Awarded >80 competitive grants
Bits of History
Menrva was the goddess of wisdom and arts in the Etruscan civilization (civilization of ancient Italy, 1200BC-550BC). She was the Etruscan counterpart to Greek Athena and to Roman Minerva. Many Etruscan beliefs, customs and divinities became part of Roman culture, including the Roman Pantheon. (Wikipedia)
Simon Fraser University
SFU ranks 1st among the comprehensive universities in Canada according to Macleans (5th in Canada according to the 4 International Colleges & Universities) and 76th in North America (128th worldwide) according to Ranking Web of World Universities.
Affiliations
MENRVA is affiliated with the 4D LABS, the Institute for Micromachine and Microfabrication Research, is part of the SFU Robotics Group and is based in the School of Engineering Science at SFU. MENRVA also created the M.A.S.S. team, to compete in the Cybathlon competition.