Assistive Technology for the Participation of People with Disabilities

Sep 22, 2026 · 0 min read

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