Publications

2024

M. Ege Cansev, Alexandra J Miller, Jeremy D Brown, Philipp Beckerle,
Implementing social and affective touch to enhance user experience in human-robot interaction,
Frontiers in Robotics and AI. 2024 Aug 12;11:1403679, doi: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1403679. (Abstract,Links)

N. D. Riaziat, O. Erin, A. Krieger and J. D. Brown,
Investigating Haptic Feedback in Vision-Deficient Millirobot Telemanipulation,
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 9, no. 7, pp. 6178-6185, July 2024, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2024.3397529 (Abstract,Links)

S. Jiang, L. Di, N. Barnes, H. Qu, O. Young, J. D. Brown, R. D. Sochol, and A. Krieger,
One-Piece 3D-Printed Pneumatic Catheter: Dual-Segment Design with Integrated Robotics Control for Endovascular Interventions,
2024 IEEE 7th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), San Diego, CA, USA, 2024, pp. 832-838, doi: 10.1109/RoboSoft60065.2024.10521922. (Abstract,Links)

A. Colton et al.,
Toward “S”-Shaped 3D-Printed Soft Robotic Guidewires for Pediatric Patent Ductus Arteriosus Endovascular Interventions,
2024 IEEE 7th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), San Diego, CA, USA, 2024, pp. 965-970, doi: 10.1109/RoboSoft60065.2024.10521960. (Abstract,Links)

B. M. Felix et al.,
An Approach for 3D Microprinting Soft Robotic Surgical Tools at 1.5 French Length Scales for Endovascular Interventions,
2024 IEEE 7th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), San Diego, CA, USA, 2024, pp. 386-391, doi: 10.1109/RoboSoft60065.2024.10521948. (Abstract,Links)

2023

J. D. Brown, E. Battaglia, S. Engdahl, G. Levay, A. C. Parks, E. Skinner, M. K. O’Mallley,
Touching reality: Bridging the user-researcher divide in upper-limb prosthetics,
Sci. Robot. 8, eadk9421 (2023). DOI:10.1126/scirobotics.adk9421 (Abstract,Links)

K. Li and J. D. Brown,

Dual-Modality Haptic Feedback Improves Dexterous Task Execution With Virtual EMG-Controlled Gripper,

IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 816-825, Oct.-Dec. 2023, doi: 10.1109/TOH.2023.3328256. (Abstract, Links)

Osborn, L. E., et al.,
Cortical Response to Expectation of Tactile Stimulation from External Anthropomorphic and Non-Anthropomorphic Systems,
2023 11th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER), Baltimore, MD, USA, 2023, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/NER52421.2023.10123891. (Abstract, Links)

Barnes, N., Young, O., Colton, A. et al.
Toward a novel soft robotic system for minimally invasive interventions,
Int J CARS (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11548-023-02997-w (Abstract, Links)

Singhala, M. and Brown, J. D.
Telerobot operators can account for varying transmission dynamics in a visuo-haptic object tracking task,
2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), London, United Kingdom, 2023, pp. 9814-9820, doi: 10.1109/ICRA48891.2023.10160509. (Abstract, Links)

Singhala, M. and Brown, J. D.
Mirror-Brush Illusion: Creating phantom tactile percepts on intact limbs,
IEEE Transactions on Haptics, doi: 10.1109/TOH.2023.3279012. (Abstract, Links)

G. Caccianiga, R. A. Mooney, P. A. Celnik, G. L. Cantarero, J. D. Brown.
Anodal Cerebellar t-DCS Impacts Skill Learning and Transfer on a Robotic Surgery Training Task,
Sci Rep 13, 21394 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47404-1 (Abstract,Links)

Thomas, N., Miller, A.J., Ayaz, H., Brown, J. D.
Haptic shared control improves neural efficiency during myoelectric prosthesis use
Sci Rep 13, 484 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26673-2 (Abstract, Links)

Brown, J. D., Kuchenbecker, K. J.
Effects of Automated Skill Assessment on Robotic Surgery Training.
Int. J. Med. Robot. 2022;e2492. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.2492. (Abstract, Links)

2022

S. Machaca, E. Cao, A. Chi, G. Adrales, K. J. Kuchenbecker and J. D. Brown
Wrist-Squeezing Force Feedback Improves Accuracy and Speed in Robotic Surgery Training,
2022 9th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob), 2022, pp. 1-8. (Abstract, Links)

N. Thomas, F. Fazlollahi, K. J. Kuchenbecker and J. D. Brown
The Utility of Synthetic Reflexes and Haptic Feedback for Upper-Limb Prostheses in a Dexterous Task Without Direct Vision,
in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2022, doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2022.3217452. (Abstract, Links)

S. Machaca, Z. Karachiwalla, N. D. Riaziat and J. D. Brown
Towards a ROS-based Modular Multi-Modality Haptic Feedback System for Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Assessments,
2022 International Symposium on Medical Robotics (ISMR), 2022, pp. 1-7. (Abstract, Links)

Singhala, M.; Brown, J. D.
Investigating upper limb perceptual asymmetries for unconstrained active exploration of stiffness cues
2022 IEEE Haptics Symposium (HAPTICS), 2022, pp. 1-6. (Abstract, BibTeX, Links)

 

2021

Singhala, M.; Brown, J. D.
A novel testbed for investigating the impact of teleoperator dynamics on perceived environment dynamics
2021 IEEE International Workshop on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) / View Abstract and Link

Thomas, N.; Fazlollahi, F.; Brown, J. D.; Kuchenbecker, K. J.
Sensorimotor-inspired Tactile Feedback and Control Improve Consistency of Prosthesis Manipulation in the Absence of Direct Vision
2021 IEEE International Workshop on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) / View Abstract and Link

Ajaykumar, G.; Mao, A.; Huang, C.; Brown, J. D.
FACT: A Full-body Ad-hoc Collaboration Testbed for Modeling Complex Teamwork
Published: 2021 ICRA Workshop on Social Intelligence in Humans and Robots / View Abstract and Links

Miller, A.J.; Riaziat, N.D.; Brown, J.D.
An Open-Source Ungrounded Hapkit for Educational Applications
2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference / View Abstract and Link

Miller, A.J.; Bettelani, G. C.; Fani, S.; Bianchi, M.; Brown, J.D.
On the Utility of Affective Feedback in Prosthesis Embodiment
2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference / View Abstract and Link

Rose, C. G., Deshpande, A. D., Carducci, J., Brown, J. D.
The Road Forward for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Robotics 
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cobme.2021.100291.
View Abstract, BibTex and Links

Thomas, N; Ung, N; Ayaz, H.; Brown, J.D.
Neurophysiological Evaluation of Haptic Feedback for Myoelectric Prostheses
Published: 08 April 2021 in the IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems / View Abstract, BibTex and Links

2020

Miller, E.; Amanze, I.; Brown, J. D.
A Wearable Anthropomorphically Driven  Prosthesis  With  a  Built-In  Haptic Feedback  System
2020 IEEE  International  Symposium  on  Medical  Robotics  (ISMR),  2020 / View Abstract, BibTex, and Links

Machaca, S; Ung, G; Brown, J. D.
Towards an understanding of the utility of dual-modality haptic feedback in teleoperated medical devices.
IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics. (Vol. 2, No. 4, Nov. 2020) View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

Singhala, M.; Brown, J. D.
A novel teleoperator testbed to understand the effects of master-slave dynamics on embodiment and kinesthetic perception
Accepted as Works-in-Progress paper at Haptics Symposium 2020

Singhala, M.; Carducci, J.; Brown, J. D.
Towards an understanding of how humans perceive stiffness during bimanual exploration
Accepted as Works-in-Progress paper at Haptics Symposium 2020

Caccianiga, G. ; Mariani, A.; De Momi, E. ; Cantarero, G. ; Brown, J. D.
An Evaluation of Inanimate and Virtual Reality Training for Psychomotor Skill Development in Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery
IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics ( Volume: 2 , Issue: 2 , May 2020 ) / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

2019

Singhala, M; Brown, J. D.
Investigating the effects of exploration dynamics on stiffness perception
Accepted as Works-in-Progress paper at World Haptics 2019

Singhala, M.; Chi, A.; Coleman, M.; Brown, J. D.
Preliminary investigation into how limb choice affects kinesthetic perception
Accepted as Works-in-Progress paper to World Haptics 2019

Thomas, N; Ung, N.; McGarvey, C.; Brown, J.D.
Comparison of vibrotactile and joint-torque feedback in a myoelectric upper-limb prosthesis
Published: 11 June 2019 in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation / View Abstract, BibTex and Links

2018

Singhala, M.; Brown, J. D.
Towards an Understanding of the Role Operator Limb Dynamics Plays in Haptic Perception of Stiffness
Accepted as Works-in-Progress paper in Haptics Symposium 2018

2017

Brown, J. D. ; O’Brien, C. E. ; Leung, S. C. ; Dumon, Kristoffel R. ; Lee, D. I. ; Kuchenbecher, K. J.
Using Contact Forces and Robot Arm Accelerations to Automatically Rate Surgeon Skill at Peg Transfer
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering ( Volume: 64 , Issue: 9 , Sept. 2017 ) / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

Brown, J. D. ; Fernandez, J. N. ; Cohen, S. P. ; Kuchenbecker, K. J.
A wrist-squeezing force-feedback system for robotic surgery training
2017 IEEE World Haptics Conference (WHC), 107-112 / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

2016

Brown, J. D.; Shelley, M.; Gardner, D.; Gansallo, E. A; Gillespie, B.
Non-colocated Kinesthetic Display Limits Compliance Discrimination in the Absence of Terminal Force Cues
IEEE Transactions on Haptics, PP (99), pp. 1–1, 2016, ISSN: 1939-1412. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

Brown, J. D.; Kunz, T.; Gardner, D.; Shelley, M. K.; Davis, A.J.; Gillespie, B. R.
An Empirical Evaluation of Force Feedback in Body-Powered Prostheses
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, PP (99), 2016, ISSN: 1558-0210. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

Brown, J. D.; Ibrahim, M.; Chase, E.; Pacchierotti, C.; Kuchenbecker, K. J.
Data-driven comparison of four cutaneous displays for pinching palpation in robotic surgery
2016 IEEE Haptics Symposium (HAPTICS), pp. 147–154, IEEE, 2016, ISSN: 23247355. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

2015

Brown, J. D.; Paek, A.; Syed, M.; O’Malley, M. K.; Shewokis, P. A.; Contreras-Vidal, J. L.; Davis, A. J.; Gillespie, B. R.
An exploration of grip force regulation with a low-impedance myoelectric prosthesis featuring referred haptic feedback
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 12 (104), 2015, ISSN: 1743-0003. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

Brown, J. D.; O’Brien, C. E.; Miyasaka, K. W.; Dumon, K. R.; Kuchenbecker, K. J.
Analysis of the Instrument Vibrations and Contact Forces Caused by an Expert Robotic Surgeon Doing FRS Tasks
8th Annual Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics, pp. 75–77, 2015. / View BibTeX and Link

2014

Gillespie, B. R.; Kim, D.; Suchoski, J. M.; Yu, B.; Brown, J. D.
Series elasticity for free free-space motion for free
IEEE Haptics Symposium, pp. 609–615, IEEE, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-4799-3131-6. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

2013

Paek, A.; Brown, J. D.; Gillespie, B. R.; O’Malley, M. K.; Shewokis, P. A.; Contreras-Vidal, J. L.
Reconstructing surface EMG from scalp EEG during myoelectric control of a closed looped prosthetic device.
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), pp. 5602–5, 2013, ISSN: 1557-170X. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

Brown, J. D.; Paek, A.; Syed, M.; O’Malley, M. K.; Shewokis, P. A.; Contreras-Vidal, J. L.; Gillespie, B. R.
Understanding the Role of Haptic Feedback in a Teleoperated / Prosthetic Grasp and Lift Task,
IEEE World Haptics Conference, pp. 271–276, 2013. / View Abstract, BibTeX, and Links

2012

Brown, J. D.; Gillespie, B. R.; Gardner, D.;Gansallo, E. A.
Co-location of force and action improves identification of force-displacement features 
IEEE Haptics Symposium, pp. 187–193, 2012, ISBN: 978-1-4673-0809-0. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

2011

Brown, J. D.; Gillespie, B. R.
The effect of force/motion coupling on motor and cognitive performance.
IEEE World Haptics Conference, pp. 197–202, 2011, ISBN: 978-1-4577-0299-0. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links

2010

Gillespie, B. R.; Contreras-Vidal, J. L.; Shewokis, P. A.; O’Malley, M. K.; Brown, J. D.; Agashe, H.; Gentili, R.; Davis, A.
Toward improved sensorimotor integration and learning using upper-limb prosthetic devices
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), pp. 5077–5080, 2010, ISBN: 978-1-4244-4123-5. / View Abstract, BibTeX and Links