Assistive Technology for the Participation of People with Disabilities
Sep 22, 2026
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Previous Research Projects - Funding
- 2017–2020 Development of a Low-Cost 3D Biomechanical Analysis System for Human Motion Based on Innovative Computer-Vision Technology. Regional Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, Junta de Extremadura — European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014–2020. €104,500. Universidad de Extremadura, Spain. Universidad de Extremadura open data Principal Investigator: Kostas Gianikellis, PhD Researcher: Andreas Skiadopoulos, PhD
- 2009 Development and Standardization of Non-Invasive Techniques and Biomechanical–Ergonomic Criteria for the Industrial Design of Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities and Accessibility in Extremadura. Regional Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, Junta de Extremadura — R&D&I Programme, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). €119,790. Universidad de Extremadura, Spain. Principal Investigator: Kostas Gianikellis, PhD Laboratory Technician: Andreas Skiadopoulos, PhD
Publications
(2025).
Sistema de obstáculos a ser integrado em tapetes rolantes (Obstacle system for integration into treadmills).
PT 116224 B.
(2021).
Networking and Computing in Biomechanical Research: Challenges and Directions.
IEEE Communications Magazine.
IF: 8.3 (Q1)
(2021).
Irregular Metronomes as Assistive Devices to Promote Healthy Gait Patterns.
2021 IEEE 18th Annual Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC).
(2013).
Model-Based Reinforcement of Kinect Depth Data for Human Motion Capture Applications.
Sensors.
IF: 4.0 (Q2)
Talks and Conference Presentations
- 2026
Assistive Technology for People with Motor Disabilities
29th International Congress of the Northern Greece Physical Education Teachers Association (EGVE) — Seminar on “The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting the Participation of People with Disabilities in Sport” · Thessaloniki, Greece - 2025
Adapted Physical Activity and Applied Biomechanics
5th International Conference on Sport Sciences · Thessaloniki, Greece - 2017
Novel Technological System for Biomechanical Analysis and Ergonomic Design of a Manual Wheelchair
4ο Συνέδριο Αθλητικής Επιστήμης (4th Congress of Sport Science), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Greece - 2015
Tecnologías Avanzadas para la Valoración Funcional y su Aplicación para el Entrenamiento y su Rehabilitación
XII Congreso Internacional de Actividad Física y Ciencias del Deporte y VIII Congreso Euroamericano de Motricidad Humana · Ensenada, Mexico - 2011
Implementación de la Herramienta Software "BiomSoft 2.0" para el Análisis Biomecánico de la Marcha Humana Normal y Patológica
III Congreso Internacional de Actividad Físico Deportiva Adaptada (CIDA 2011) · Málaga, Spain - 2011
Desarrollo del "BiomSoft 2.0" para el Análisis Biomecánico de la Marcha Humana
XXXIV Congreso de la Sociedad Ibérica de Biomecánica y Biomateriales (SIBB 2011) · Córdoba, Spain - 2010
Diseño y Desarrollo del Paquete Informático "BiomSoft" 2.0 y su Aplicación al Análisis de la Marcha Humana Normal y Patológica
XXXIII Congreso de la Sociedad Ibérica de Biomecánica y Biomateriales (BioVALENCIA ‘10) · Valencia, Spain