Project duration: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2027
Project leader: Dr. Tilen Brecelj
More information: https://cobotat.ijs.si/projects/bimoneck/
In January 2025, we launched the research project BiMoNeck at the Department of Automatics, Biocybernetics, and Robotics, Jožef Stefan Institute. The project focuses on the development of an advanced biomechanical model of the human head and neck equipped with motor-controlled actuation. Its aim is to deepen our understanding of stability, coordination, and loading mechanisms in the cervical spine, while opening new possibilities in clinical diagnostics, rehabilitation, and safe physical human–robot interaction.
Over the next three years, the research team will develop an integrated platform that combines anatomically accurate mechanical structure, sensor-based perception, and advanced motion control algorithms. The goal is to create an experimental system that enables detailed biomechanical analysis and supports the development of new approaches for assessing and improving cervical spine functionality.
The project is led by Dr. Tilen Brecelj, who, together with the project team, will explore new conceptual and experimental foundations for understanding head and neck motion under realistic loading conditions.