Publications

2024

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)

2023

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, 18 January 2023, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2471990/v1] (Abstract,Links)

Thomas, N., Miller, A.J., Ayaz, H., Brown, J. D.
Haptic shared control improves neural efficiency during myoelectric prosthesis useSci 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

Dual-Modality Haptic Feedback Improves Dexterous Task Execution with Virtual EMG-Controlled Gripper
K Li, JD Brown – arXiv preprint arXiv:2209.15578, 2022. (Abstract, Links)

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)

Carducci, J.; Olds, K.; Krakauer, J.W.; Xu, J.; Brown, J.D.
Novel Planar Strain Sensor Design for Capturing 3-Dimensional Fingertip Forces from Patients Affected by Hand Paralysis. Sensors 2022, 22, 7441. (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