Venky Dubey

Professor Venky Dubey

  • Professor Of Medical Robotics
  • Poole House P207, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography

The world of robots fascinates me so robotics is my prime area of research. Even though I am keen on every aspects of robotics, my current research interests are mainly focused on dexterous robot hand and tactile sensors for specialised applications. This together with intelligent interfaces can be used for variety of end-user applications. This is intended to relieve operators from monotonous and potentially hazardous working environments for safety and security. A showcase to this is the development of a multi-fingered robotic hand for Atomic Weapons Establishment of Ministry of Defence.

Recently my research is directed towards robotics for medical applications and with the Global Research Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Collaboration Development Award from Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, I am conducting research with experts from the University of Delaware (USA). I also work with local hospitals in Bournemouth, Poole and Salisbury on medical device development for patient benefit...

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Research

Currently involved with three main research projects which are externally funded (i) artificial sensation and tactile sensing (ii) medical instrumentation, virtual reality and physical modelling (iii) design of assistive devices for older and physically challenged people and collaborating with a number of people/organisations nationally and internationally. These cutting-edge research areas broadly cover aspect of sensing, mechanism design, human-computer interface and control that may be required for developing any exploitable products. These efforts are particularly directed towards biomedical engineering applications in collaboration with Royal Bournemouth, Poole & Salisbury Hospitals and the University of Delaware (USA).

Journal Articles

  • Dubey, V.N., Dave, J.M., Beavis, J. and Coppini, D.V., 2022. Predicting Diabetic Neuropathy Risk Level Using Artificial Neural Network and Clinical Parameters of Subjects With Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol, 16 (2), 275-281.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2019. A Portable Elbow Exoskeleton for Three Stages of Rehabilitation. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 11 (6).
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2019. Rehabilitation strategy for post-stroke recovery using an innovative elbow exoskeleton. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 233 (6), 668-680.
  • Zhang, D., Dubey, V.N., Yu, W. and Low, K.H., 2018. Editorial: Biomechatronics: Harmonizing Mechatronic Systems With Human Beings. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 12.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2018. Comparative study of actuation systems for portable upper limb exoskeletons. Medical Engineering and Physics, 60, 1-13.
  • Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R.A., Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N. and Parker, B., 2017. Quantification of the pressures generated during insertion of an epidural needle in labouring women of varying body mass indices. International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research, 1, 24-31.
  • Vaughan, N., Gabrys, B. and Dubey, V.N., 2016. An overview of self-adaptive technologies within virtual reality training. Computer Science Review, 22, 65-87.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2016. Mechanism for adaptive virtual reality feedback. Journal of Medical Devices, Transactions of the ASME, 10 (3).
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V. and Vaughan, N., 2015. A survey of trainees’ perspectives on epidural training in the United Kingdom. Global Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T.W. and Middleton, R.G., 2015. A review of virtual reality based training simulators for orthopaedic surgery. Medical Engineering and Physics.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2015. Haptic feedback from human tissues of various stiffness and homogeneity. Advances in Robotics Research International Journal, http://www.techno-press.org/download.php?journal=arr&volume=1&num=3&ordernum=3, 1 (3), 215-237.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2015. Surface mesh density extraction of orthopedic magnetic resonance image with hue saturation value filtering. Journal of Medical Devices, Transactions of the ASME, 9 (3).
  • Schroeder, J., Dubey, V., Hickish, T. and Cole, J., 2014. Intelligent Agent Based Software Architecture of a Wearable Electrotactile Feedback System for Balance Improvement. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology.
  • Mishu, M., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, TH and Cole, J., 2014. A Review on Pressure Ulcer: Aetiology, Cost, Detection and Prevention Systems. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, 3 (9), 419-428.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Parametric model of human body shape and ligaments for patient-specific epidural simulation. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
  • Mishu, M.C., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T. and Cole, J., 2014. Mathematical Modelling of Different Types of Body Support Surface for Pressure Ulcer Prevention. International Journal of Medical, Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering, 8 (5), 209-214.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Synthetic Methods for Ultrasound-Guided Epidural Insertion Simulation. Journal of Medical Devices, 8 (2).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Virtual Reality Simulation Based Assessment Objectives for Epidural Training. Journal of Medical Devices, 8 (2).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Epidural Pressure Measurements From Various BMI Obstetric Patients. Journal of Medical Devices, 8 (3).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Devices for accurate placement of epidural Tuohy needle for Anaesthesia administration. Mechanical Sciences Journal, 5, 1-6.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. MRI based patient-specific computer models of vertebrae, ligament and soft tissue with various density for epidural needle insertion simulation. Medical Physics International Journal, 1 (2), 657.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. A review of epidural simulators: Where are we today? Medical Engineering and Physics, 35 (9), 1235-1250.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Real-time Length Measurement of Epidural Tuohy Needle during Insertion. IET Science, Measurement & Technology, 7 (4), 215-222.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Towards a realistic in-vitro experience of epidural Tuohy needle insertion. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 227 (7), 767-777.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Epidural Simulation for Patients of Various BMI and Body Shapes. Journal of Medical Devices, Transactions of the ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Epidural needle length measurement by video processing. IET Conference Publications, 2012 (600 CP).
  • Schroeder, J., Dubey, V., Hickish, T. and Cole, J., 2012. Wearable Electrocutaneous Feedback System: A Smart Device to Compensate for Sensation Loss. Journal of Medical Devices, 6 (1).
  • Dubey, V.N. and Agrawal, S.K., 2011. Study of an Upper Arm Exoskeleton for Gravity Balancing and Minimization of Transmitted Forces. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 225, 1025-1035.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2011. A robotic finger mechanism for robust industrial applications. Industrial Robot, 38, 352-360.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Grewal, G.S., 2010. Efficacy of photoelasticity in developing whole-field imaging sensors. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 48, 288-294.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2010. Photoelasticity revived for Tactile Sensing. Dimensions: The newsletter from the British Society for Strain Measurement, 8.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Agrawal, S.K., 2010. Gravity Balancing Conditions for an Upper Arm Exoskeleton. Journal of Medical Devices, 4.
  • Agrawal, S.K., Dubey, V.N., Gangloff, J.J., Brackbill, E. and Sangwan, V., 2009. Optimization and design of a cable driven upper arm exoskeleton. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 7 (PARTS A AND B), 3-10.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Grewal, G.S., 2009. Noise removal in three-fringe photoelasticity by median filtering. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 47, 1226-1230.
  • Agrawal, S.K., Dubey, V.N., Gangloff Jr, J.J., Brackbill, E., Mao, Y. and Sangwan, V., 2009. Design and Optimization of a Cable Driven Upper Arm Exoskeleton. Journal of Medical Devices, 3.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2009. Do it like a robot. Packaging Today, 10-11.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Grewal, G.S., 2009. Load estimation from photoelastic fringe patterns under combined normal and shear forces. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 181.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2008. Evolution of a novel finger mechanism for robust industrial end effectors. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2 (PARTS A AND B), 925-931.
  • Grewal, G.S. and Dubey, V.N., 2007. Inverse problem of photoelastic fringe mapping using neural networks. Measurement Science and Technology, 18, 1361-1366.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S. and Claremont, D.J., 2007. Load Extraction from Photoelastic Images Using Neural Networks. Experimental Mechanics, 47, 263-270.
  • Grewal, G.S., Bharara, M., Cobb, J.E., Dubey, V.N. and Claremont, D.J., 2006. A Novel Approach to Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Calibration Using Neural Networks. Measurement Science and Technology, 17, 1918-1924.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Dai, J.S., 2006. A packaging robot for complex cartons. Industrial Robot, 33, 82-87.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2006. A dynamic tactile sensor on photoelastic effect. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 128, 217-224.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N. and Claremont, D., 2006. Isochromatic demodulation by fringe scanning. Strain, 42, 273-281.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Dai, J.S., 2001. Modelling and Kinematic Simulation of a Mechanism extracted from a Cardboard Fold. International Journal of Engineering Simulation, 2, 3-10.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M. and Chappell, P., 1999. Optimal object grasp using Tactile sensors and fuzzy logic. Robotica, 17, 685-693.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Suresh, K., 1992. A Study of Two-Wheeler Brakes. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Journal-MC, 72, 96-101.

Books

  • Biomechatronics: Harmonizing Mechatronic Systems with Human Beings. Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Chapters

  • Dubey, V. and Manna, SK, 2017. Upper Arm Exoskeletons-What specifications will meet users’ acceptability? In: Daniel G Fisher, ed. Robotics : New Research. Nova Publishers, New York, 123-169.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Development of Epidural Simulators: Towards Hybrid Virtual Reality Training. In: Serino, S. and Cipresso, P., eds. Virtual Reality: Technologies, Medical Applications and Challenges. Nova Publisher.
  • Dubey, V.N., Vaughan, N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Biomedical Engineering in Epidural Anaesthesia Research. Practical Applications in Biomedical Engineering. InTech Publishers.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2009. Photoelastic Stress Analysis. In: Evans, J.E., Dulieu-Barton, J.M. and Burguete, R.L., eds. Modern Stress and Strain Analysis A state of the art guide to measurement techniques. London: British Society for Strain Measurement and Eureka, 10-11.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Dai, J.S., 2007. Complex Carton Packaging with Dexterous Robot Hands. In: Huat, L.K., ed. Industrial Robotics: Programming, Simulation and Applications. Mammendorf, Germany: pro Literatur verlag Robert Mayer-Scholz/Advanced Robotics Systems International, 583-594.

Conferences

  • Dubey, V., 2024. DESIGNING ACCESSIBLE VR GAMES TO ASSIST STROKE REHABILITATION. In: Design of Medical Devices Conference 8-10 April 2024 Minneapolis. Proceedings of the 2024 Design of Medical Devices Conference.
  • Dubey, V., Patil, S. and Holi, P., 2023. Non-Immersive VR Games for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Following a Stroke. In: BioMedEng23 Conference 14-15 September 2023 Swansea.
  • Coppini, D., Dave, J. and Dubey, V., 2021. Development of a new device for screening for peripheral diabetic neuropathy. In: 57th EASD Annual Meeting 27 September-1 October 2021 Online. DIABETOLOGIA, 64 (SUPPL 1), 283-284.
  • Dave, J.M., Dubey, V.N., Coppini, D.V. and Beavis, J., 2019. Predicting diabetic neuropathy risk level using artificial neural network based on clinical characteristics of subjects with diabetes. In: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2019 6 March 2023-8 March 2019 Liverpool, UK. Diabetic Medicine, 36 (S1), 144 Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Manna, S.K., 2019. Design of a game-based rehabilitation system using kinect sensor. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2019 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2019.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2019. Assessment of joint parameters in a Kinect sensor based rehabilitation game. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 1.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2018. A novel hardware approach to integrating active and passive rehabilitation in a single exoskeleton. 2018 International Symposium on Medical Robotics, ISMR 2018, 2018-January, 1-6.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2018. An innovative elbow exoskeleton for stages of post-stroke rehabilitation. In: The UK-RAS Conference on Robotics and Autonomous Systems 12 December 2017 Bristol.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2018. Design proposal for a portable elbow exoskeleton. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2018 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2018.
  • Dave, J.M., Dubey, V.N., Lowes, V., Beavis, J. and Coppini, D.V., 2018. A 'smarter' way of diagnosing the at-risk foot: Development of a novel tool based on vibratory measurements in subjects with diabetes. DIABETIC MEDICINE, 35, 164.
  • Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2017. A mechanism for elbow exoskeleton for customised training. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 1597-1602.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2017. Monitoring Rehabilitation Parameters In Stroke Patients. In: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences 6-9 August 2017 Cleveland, Ohio, USA. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/ ASME.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2017. Ultrasound Images For Accurate Epidural Needle Insertion. In: Design of Medical Devices 2017 9-13 April 2017 Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2017. Interpreting ultrasound images for accurate epidural needle insertion. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2017.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2017. Virtual hip replacement simulator for 3D printed implants. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2017.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T. and Cole, J., 2017. A smart device to substitute the neurothesiometer. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 3.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2016. Mechanism For Adaptive Virtual Reality Feedback. In: ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference 10-13 April 2016 Minneapolis, MN, USA. ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 3 (10) ASME.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2016. Peripheral Neuropathy Point-Of-Care Testing (Poct) With Smartphone App. In: Intl. Design, Engineering & Technical Conference 21-24 August 2016 Charlotte, NC, USA.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2016. Hip replacement simulator for predicting dislocation risk. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 1B-2016.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T.W. and Middleton, R.G., 2015. Can virtual-reality simulators assess experience and skill level of orthopaedic surgeons? Proceedings of the 2015 Science and Information Conference, SAI 2015, 105-108.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T.W. and Middleton, R.G., 2015. Does virtual-reality training on orthopaedic simulators improve performance in the operating room? Proceedings of the 2015 Science and Information Conference, SAI 2015, 51-54.
  • Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V., 2015. Surface Mesh Density Extraction of Orthopedic MRI with HSV Filtering. In: Design of Meical Deces onference 13-15 April 2015 Minnesota.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. In-Vivo Obstetric Pressure Measurements For Patient-Specific Epidural Simulator. In: ASME 2014 International Design, Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 17-20 August 2014 Buffalo, NY, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Body Shape and Size Modelling Using Regression Analysis and Neural Network Prediction. In: ASME 2014 International Design, Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 17-20 August 2014 Buffalo, NY, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Spine Flexion and Extension Model for Epidural Simulator. In: ASME 2014 International Design, Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 17-20 August 2014 Buffalo, NY, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.
  • Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R.A., Parker, B., Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2014. Measurement of epidural insertion pressures in labouring women of varying body mass indices (BMIs). In: Obstetric Anaesthetists Association Annual Meeting 20-23 May 2014 Dublin, Northern Ireland. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Epidural Pressure Measurements from Various BMI Obstetric Patients. In: ASME DMD2014, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2014) 7-11 April 2014 Minneapolis, MN, USA..
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Synthetic Methods for Ultrasound-Guided Epidural Insertion Simulation. In: ASME DMD2014, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2014) 7-10 April 2014 Minneapolis, MN, USA.. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. VR Simulation Based Assessment Objectives For Epidural Training. In: ASME DMD2014, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2014) 7-10 April 2014 Minneapolis, MN. USA.. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/ asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/: ASME.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V., Hickish, T. and Cole, T., 2014. Intelligent Agent Based Software Architecture of a Wearable Electrotactile Feedback System for Balance Improvement. In: International Academic Conference on Engineering, Internet and Technology 12-13 December 2014 Prague. Proceedings of IAC-ElaT 2014.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M., Parker, B., Dubey, V. and Vaughan, N., 2014. Measurement of epidural insertion pressures in labouring women of varying body mass indices and imaging of the lumbar spine to develop a high-fidelity epidural simulator for training. ANAESTHESIA, 69, 84.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2013. Epidural Insertion Pressures In Labouring Women. In: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare 19-20 November 2013 Harrogate, UK..
  • Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., Vaughan, N. and Dubey, V.N., 2013. Measurement Of Epidural Insertion Pressures In Labouring Women Of Varying BMIs. In: 18th Asean Congress of Anaesthesiologists 31 October-1 November 2013 Sinagpore.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. MRI based patient-specific computer models of vertebrae, ligament and soft tissue with various density for epidural needle insertion simulation. In: Proceedings of International Conference of Medical Physics ICMP2013 1-4 September 2013 Brighton UK. http://www.iomp.org/sites/default/files/mpi_2_with_suppl_ipem2013.pdf, 2 (1), 657 International Organisation of Medical Physics (IOMP), Medical Physics International Journal.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Heterogeneous tissue layer deformation with haptic feedback. In: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 4-7 August 2013 Portland, OR.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Artificial neural network to predict patient body circumferences and ligament thicknesses. In: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 4-7 August 2013 Portland, OR.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Video Tracking of Tuohy Needle for an Enhanced Epidural Simulator User Interface. In: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 4-7 August 2013 Portland, OR.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V.N. and Vaughan, N., 2013. A nationwide survey on current training in epidural insertion. In: Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association meeting 22-24 May 2013 Bournemouth.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V.N. and Vaughan, N., 2013. A pilot study to measure the insertion force of a Tuohy needle in a porcine spine to inform the conduct of a clinical study to measure epidural needle insertion force in labouring women. In: Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association meeting 22-24 May 2013 Bournemouth.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Epidural Simulation for Patients of Various BMI and Body Shapes. In: ASME DMD2013, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2013) 8-11 April 2013 Minneapolis, MN, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org asmedigitalcollection.asme.org: ASME.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T., Cole, J., Mecheraoui, C. and Swain, I., 2012. Applications of electrical stimulation and electrotactile feedback in human spaceflight. In: 63rd International Astronautical Congress 1-5 October 2012 Naples, Italy.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Haptic Interface on Measured Data for Epidural Simulation. In: ASME 2012 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2012 12-15 August 2012 Chicago, IL, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org asmedigitalcollection.asme.org: ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Virtual Reality based Enhanced Visualization of Epidural Insertion. In: ASME 2012 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2012 12-15 August 2012 Chicago, IL, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org asmedigitalcollection.asme.org: ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Measuring Tuohy Needle Insertion Force on a Porcine Spine. In: 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE 2012) 17-20 May 2012 Shanghai, China.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Measuring Tuohy needle insertion force on a porcine spine. In: 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE) 1-3 May 2012 Shanghai, China.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Advanced Epidural Simulator with 3D Flexible Spine and Haptic Interface. In: Design of Medical Devices 10-12 April 2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T.F. and Cole, J., 2012. Wearable Electrocutaneous Feed-back System: A Smart Device to Compensate for Sensation Loss. In: Design of Medical Devices 10-12 April 2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T.F. and Cole, J., 2012. Case Study on Repeatability of a Threshold-Based Calibration Method for Electrocutaneous Feedback Systems. In: Design of Medical Devices 10-12 April 2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2012. Advanced Epidural Simulator with 3D Flexible Spine and Haptic Interface. In: Design of Medical Devices Conference 2012 10-12 April 2012 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis USA. Journal of Medical Devices: ASME.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T.F. and Cole, J., 2011. Electrocutaneous feedback system to improve the estimation of pressure applied to the foot. In: International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICES 2011) 26-29 January 2011 Rome, Italy.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Gabrys, B., 2011. Simulating Epidural Injection: A virtual patient for training. In: SET for Britain 14 March 2011 House of Commons, London.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T. and Cole, J., 2011. Electrocutaneous Feedback System to Improve the Estimation of Pressure Applied to the Foot. BIODEVICES, 386-390 SciTePress.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Agrawal, S.K., 2010. Gravity balancing conditions for an upper arm exoskeleton. In: 2010 Design of Medical Devices Conference 13-15 April 2010 Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  • Dubey, V.N., Klopot, W. and Skupin, P., 2010. Implementation of Virtual Control Strategies for Natural Rehabilitation of Arm with Visual and Force Feedback. In: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2010) 14-18 December 2010 Tianjin, China. IEEE.
  • Brackbill, E.A., Mao, Y., Agrawal, S.K., Annapragada, M. and Dubey, V.N., 2009. Dynamics and Control of a 4-dof Wearable Cable-driven Upper Arm Exoskeleton. In: IEEE ICRA2009: International Conference on Robotics and Automation 12-17 May 2009 Kobe, Japan.
  • Agrawal, S.K., Dubey, V.N., Gangloff Jr, J.J., Brackbill, E.A. and Sangwan, V., 2009. Optimization and design of a cable driven upper arm exoskeleton. In: ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conference 30 August-2 September 2009 San Diego, California, USA.
  • Davis, M., Dubey, V.N. and Velay, X., 2009. Piezoelectric generators as battery chargers in mobile devices. In: ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conference 30 August-2 September 2009 San Diego, California, USA.
  • Brackbill, E.A., Mao, Y., Agrawal, S.K., Annapragada, M. and Dubey, V.N., 2009. Dynamics and Control of a 4-dof Wearable Cable-driven Upper Arm Exoskeleton. ICRA: 2009 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION, VOLS 1-7, 2308-+.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2008. Evolution of a novel finger mechanism for robust industrial end effectors. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 3-6 August 2008 Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Grewal, G.S., 2007. Photoelastic stress analysis under unconventional loading. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 4-7 September 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. , 525-530.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Grewal, G.S., 2007. Tactile whole-field imaging sensor on photoelasticity. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 4-7 September 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. , 339-345.
  • Gangloff Jr, J.J., Dubey, V.N. and Agrawal, S.K., 2007. Design of a Wearable Upper Extremity Orthotic Exoskeleton. In: Summer Undergraduate Research 8 August 2007 University of Delaware, USA.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S. and Claremont, D.J., 2006. Extraction of load information from photoelastic images using neural networks. In: 2006 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information In Engineering Conference 10-13 September 2006 Philadelphia, USA.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N. and Claremont, D.J., 2006. Diabetic Foot Ulceration: A predictor instrument for the pandemic. In: Britain’s Top Younger Scientists, Engineers and Technologist 13 March 2006 The House of Commons, London.
  • Stone, T.A. and Wood, D.E., 2005. Processing surface electromyography signals recorded from the lower limb during unimpaired and hemiplegic walking. In: Dubey, V.N., ed. 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group (ABERG) Workshop 10 February 2005 Bournemouth University, England. , 12-15 Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Bharara, M. and Cobb, J.E., 2005. Liquid Crystal Thermography (LCT) in Biomechanical Assessment of the Diabetic Foot. In: Dubey, V.N., ed. 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group (ABERG) Workshop 10 February 2005 Bournemouth University, England. , 32-37 Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Yong, K., Cobb, J.E. and Claremont, D.J., 2005. Near Infrared Spectroscopy of the Diabetic Foot. In: Dubey, V.N., ed. 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group (ABERG) Workshop 10 February 2005 Bournemouth University, England. , 21-26 Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N. and Claremont, D.J., 2005. Shear force sensor for detection of diabetic foot ulceration. In: 2nd Life Sciences Interfaces (LSI) Conference 1 December 2005 University of Southampton, England.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2005. Photoelasticity based dynamic tactile sensor. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 24-28 September 2005 Long Beach, California, USA. , 235-243 ASME.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N. and Claremont, D.J., 2005. Digital photoelasticity in assessment of shear forces in diabetic foot ulceration. In: 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group Workshop 10 February 2005 Bournemouth University, England.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2004. Grasping and control issues in adaptive end effectors. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 28 September-2 October 2004 Salt Lake City, Utah (USA). , 327-335.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2003. Designing a dexterous reconfigurable packaging system for flexible automation. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 2-6 September 2003 Chicago, Illinois (USA). , 1033-1039.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2002. A finger mechanism for adaptive end effectors. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 29 September-2 October 2002 Montreal, Canada. , 995-1001 ASME.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2002. A finger mechanism for adaptive end effectors. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 5 B, 995-1001.
  • Crowder, R.M., Dubey, V.N. and Chappell, P., 2000. Dynamic Control of fingertip force using Tactile Sensors and Fuzzy Logic. In: 6th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision 2000, ICARCV 2000 1 December 2000 Singapore.
  • Crowder, R.M., Dubey, V.N., Chappell, P. and Whatley, D.R., 1999. A Multifingered End Effector for Unstructured Environments. In: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 10-15 May 1999 Detroit, Michigan, USA. , 3038-3043.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J. and Rees Jones, J., 1999. Kinematic Simulation of a Metamorphic Mechanism. In: Tenth World Congress on the Theory of Machine and Mechanisms (IFToMM) 20-24 June 1999 Oulu, Finland. , 98-103.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M. and Chappell, P., 1997. A Robotic End Effector for Unstructured Environments. In: 7th Topical Meeting on Robotics and Remote Systems 27 April-1 May 1997 Radisson Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center, Augusta, Georgia, USA. , 452-459 American Nuclear Society.
  • Dubey, V.N. and Ramarao, C.T., 1993. Robot Gripper: A Paradigm of Human Hand. In: Eighth National Convention of Production Engineers 16-17 July 1993 Allahabad, India.

Reports

  • Dubey, V., 2012. Study of an assistive device which helps to lift the arm. Internal Publication.
  • Dubey, V., 2011. Injected needle length recognition for epidural syringe using image processing technology. Internal Publication.
  • Dubey, V., 2011. Real-time data transfer and interface for a system of encoders. Internal Publication.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2009. Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. The Royal Academy of Engineering.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S. and Stamp, K.J., 2000. Machine Reconfiguration Case Study for Rapid Changeovers from A Set of Prismatic Cartons. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S. and Stamp, K.J., 2000. Machine Reconfiguration Data from Complex Cartons. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S. and Stamp, K.J., 2000. Extraction of Carton Information for the Purpose of Machine Reconfiguration. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S. and Stamp, K.J., 1999. Advanced Modelling, Design and Experimental Work of a New Reconfigurable System for Packaging with a Multi-fingered Robot Hand. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S. and Stamp, K.J., 1999. Advanced Modelling and Kinematic Simulation of a Complex Carton. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.

Theses

  • Vaughan, N., 2014. Patient-specific Epidural Simulator for Training and Assessment. PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Science & Technology.
  • Vaughan, N., 2011. Development of an Epidural Simulator for Virtual Training and Administration. Master's Thesis. Bournemouth University School of Design, Engineering & Computing.

Patents

Software

PhD Students

  • Jan Walter Schroeder. Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and intelligent stimulation of sensory nerves
  • Gurtej Singh Grewal. Digital Photoelasticity in Biomedical sensing
  • Mahbub Chowdhury Mishu. Intelligent Pressure sore identification and Alarm System
  • Neil Vaughan. Development of an Epidural Simulator for Virtual Training and Administration

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Interested in teaching design related subjects particularly with emerging technologies and innovative ideas such as Applied Technology, Advanced Technology and Innovation and Robotics.

Invited Lectures

  • A tryst with Upper Arm Exoskeleton, University of Portsmouth, 19 Feb 2020 more
  • Technology to detect impending fall in older adult, Cobham Sports & Social Club, Wimborne, 12 Feb 2020 more
  • Electro-tactile Feedback to improve gait/balaning, King's College London, 19 Feb 2019 more
  • What Exoskeleton Design is fit for stroke rehab?, Imperial College London, 27 Jun 2018 more
  • Robotic Manipulation: Dexterity vs Complexity, Weymouth, 14 Sep 2017 more
  • Research in Biomedical Engineering, University of Southampton, 08 Dec 2016 more
  • Creating tactile feedback with intelligent, Columbia University (Teachers College), New York, 27 Aug 2016 more
  • Complex carton packaging by a multi, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China, 24 Aug 2015 more
  • Upper arm exoskeletons for assistance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 19 Aug 2015 more
  • Now that's what I call research!, Festival of Learning, Bournemouth University, 15 Jul 2015 more
  • Towards Upper Arm Exoskeletons for Assistance and, Delft, the Netherlands, 07 Oct 2013 more
  • Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing, University of Delaware, 25 Feb 2011 more
  • Wearable cable driven upper arm exoskeleton, Bournemouth University, 18 Jun 2009 more
  • Design and Optimization of a Gravity Balancing, University of Delaware, 26 Sep 2008 more
  • A wearable Upper Arm Exoskeleton, University of Delaware, 17 Jul 2008 more
  • Optimal Design of the Upper Arm Exoskeleton, University of Delaware, USA, 28 Sep 2007 more
  • The Anniversary Symposium, Noordwijk, Holland, 15 Jun 2007 more

Grants

  • Developing commercialisation potential of our patented point-of-care neuropathy assessment device (National Institute of Health and Medical Research, 01 May 2021). Awarded
  • AiBle: An upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robot based on AI and cloud computing (EU Interreg Project, 30 Jun 2020). Awarded
  • Defining a normal range and variability for vibration perception using the NERVE device (Bournemouth University, 03 Apr 2017). In Progress
  • Producing a Physical Prototype Patient-specific Epidural Simulator for Training (Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), 01 Jul 2016). In Progress
  • Commercialization of the Neuropathy Assessment Device (NHS England, 08 Jan 2016). In Progress
  • Development of a Virtual Reality Hip Replacement Simulator for Training (Wessex Academic Health Science Network (WAHSN), 01 Jul 2015). Completed
  • Portable upper arm exoskeleton for assistance and training (Bournemouth University, 01 Jul 2015). In Progress
  • A smart diagnosis tool for comprehensive clinical assessment of peripheral neuropathy (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 01 Oct 2014). Awarded
  • Development of a neuropathy assessment device with smart phone interface (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 01 Jul 2014). Awarded
  • Real-time Adaptive networked control of rescue roBOTs (RABOT) (FP7 : EU International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, 01 Jan 2013). Awarded
  • Quantification of the pressures generated during insertion of an epidural needle and subsequent imaging of the epidural space in labouring women of varying body mass indices (Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, 01 Aug 2012). Awarded
  • Intelligent Pressure Sore Identification and Alarming Systems (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 01 Mar 2012). Awarded
  • 2010 UK-US Collaboration Development Award (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 01 Nov 2010). Completed
  • Development of an epidural simulator for virtual training and administration (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 01 Nov 2010). Awarded
  • Development of a portable 3D-Goniometer for recovery assessment of arms functional (Higher Education Innovation Fund, 01 Jan 2010). Completed
  • Wireless electronic height measuring device (Royal Bournemouth NHS Foundation Trust, 06 Aug 2009). Completed
  • Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and innervations through nerve endings (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 02 Feb 2009). Awarded
  • Gravity-balancing Orthoses for Stroke Patients (Bournemouth University, 01 Oct 2007). Awarded
  • Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. (Royal Academy of Engineering, 01 Apr 2007). Completed
  • Intelligent Processing of Photoelastic Images for Whole-Field Load Analyses (Bournemouth University, 01 Mar 2007). Awarded
  • Shear force sensor for diabetic foot ulceration (Bournemouth University, 01 Aug 2002). Awarded

External Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • PhD in Robotics (University of Southampton, 1997)
  • MEng in Design Engineering (Allahabad University, 1990)
  • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (Allahabad University, 1988)

Honours

  • Innovation Award 2016 (Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2016)
  • NHS Innovation Challenge Prize 2015-16 (NHS England, 2016)
  • Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) (NRI Welfare Society of India, 2014)
  • Innovation Award in Information Technology (The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2013)
  • Collaboration Development Award (Department of Business Innovation & Skills, 2010)
  • Travel Award (IEEE, 2007)
  • Global Research Award (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2006)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2006)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2005)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2004)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2003)
  • Overseas Research Student Award (UK committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals, 1994)
  • Research Studentship (University of Southampton, 1994)
  • Gold Medal for standing first in Design stream (MEng) (Allahabad University, 1991)
  • Graduate Scholarship for Master Course (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, 1988)
  • Merit Scholarship (Allahabad University, 1984)

Memberships

  • Higher Education Academy, Senior Fellow (2017-),
  • The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Member (2015-),
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member (2012-),
  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Member (2000-),

Networks

  • Scientific Program Committee of IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, since 2007.
  • Elected Member of the National Council of the British Society for Strain Measurement (BSSM) 2008-2010.
  • Member of the Program Committee of the IEEE BioRob Conference, 2008.
  • Member of the Program Committee of the International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics since 2010.
  • Track Chair for Rehabilitation on the Design of Medical Devices Conferences, Minneapolis USA since 2010.
  • Member of the Technical Committee for Biomechanical Engineering of the International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science (IFToMM) since 2011.
  • Associate Editor of IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics since 2007.
  • Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and associated with Mechanism and Robotics Committee
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology Networks on Healthcare Technology, Robotics and Mechatronics