BRISA Therapeutic Bicycle
The aim of the project is to unify the controlled and assisted exercise in a set of items as a therapeutic tool to improve the quality of life, resolved through what we call the “cycle-therapist”, and instrumentalizing the exercises by a clinical expert system nicknamed BRISA. Its main differentiating features are:
Advanced sensing in real-time of biometric, environmental, physical and positional parameters non-intrusively distributed in the elements of the bicycle itself as well as a helmet and a vest.
Measurement of emotions as a complement to sensorization by means of a helmet equipped with BCI (Brain Computer Interface) that allows the identification of emotions as well as the collection of brain waves (electroencephalogram signal).
The ability to conduct the sessions both outdoors and indoors by incorporating a roller, which in conjunction with the two front wheels, allows full stability in both environments.
A control system capable of making clinical decisions (recommendation system) depending on the parameters received by the sensor system during treatment sessions.
A global control system, led by clinical staff, which allows customization of treatments.
Stability and usability optimized for smoothing exercise, in order to make it accesible to all kind of people, with two front wheels and a controlled balancing system.
Proactive and reactive support to the bicycle itself, by the electric impulse control and pedaling.
Complements of exercising beyond the pedal stroke, by means of a pivotable handle and self-locking function depending on the treatment.
An assistant treatment and personal trainer that encourages motivation by gamification therapies and in a reactive way to the readings of the sensors.
A comprehensive record of information collected from all patients, providing an expert and scientific analysis assisted by a computational learning intelligence and the latest techniques of data analysis.
The project is funded with 1.5 millions euros from private (each company involved) and public funds (EU Horizon 2020)
Companies, Research & Development Centres
Companies involved in the development of BRISA
Arelance group
(Project leader)
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In addition to the coordination of the rest of partners, they will be responsible of all matters regarding programming of the different modules: therapies and routes, Remote Management Cloud, user interface, among others.
Urban Clouds - Urban M
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They are specialized in manufacturing bicycles and smart sets of advanced sensorization. They will be responsible of designing and building the bicycle, the indoor roller, sensors systems (both environmental, medical and bicycle sensors). They will also integrate the remaining components of the other partners on the bike such us BCI – Brain Computer Interface integrated in the bike helmet.
AMS
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They are specialized in the treatment through exercise and they work in collaboration with major hospitals of Málaga, such as the Quiron Medical Center. They will be responsible of the definition of different therapies and support in the design of the bicycle and its instrumentalization for its suitable adaptation.
Brain Dynamics
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They are specialized in technology applied to the brain, ranging from neuroimaging to the complex algorithmic interpretation of brainwaves. They will be responsible of the development of sensorised helmet and BCI (Brain Computer Interface).
Research & Development Centres participating in BRISA
Tecnalia
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Technological corporation whose main objective is the contribution to the development of economic and social environment through the use and promotion of technological innovation, through the development and dissemination of research, in a national and international context. They will also perform consulting assignments.
UMA - University of Malaga
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Technological corporation whose main objective is the contribution to the development of economic and social environment through the use and promotion of technological innovation, through the development and dissemination of research, in a national and international context. They will also perform consulting assignments.
The project has been funded by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI), supported by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union (ERDF).
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