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ABC Robotics - CMRA (Center of Multidisciplinary Research on Ageing) call for research proposals in the field of “Robotics in Geriatrics and Gerontology” - Deadline: July 30, 2021

The initiative aims to advance collaborative and applicative/translational robotics research in the field of

Geriatrics and Gerontology, a joint venture of BGU and the Center of Multidisciplinary Research on Aging (CMRA).

This joint call of ABC Robotics and the CMRA initiative focuses on:

(i) utilization of robotic technologies to prevent decline in physical and cognitive function in older adults.

(ii) obtaining physical and cognitive signals from older persons for early detection of motor and cognitive impairments and modify

/prevent these impairments and improve the quality of life.

(iii) developing closed loop systems that includes sensors, actuators and algorithms.

(iv) research and development of systems, including sensors and machine learning methods for improving the physical, cognitive and emotional function in older adults.

This specific call is open to PI's from the CMRA.

Proposals can be submitted and led by any full time BGU Faculty Member*

Deadline for submission: July 30, 2021

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Call for Research Development Projects - Deadline: July 30, 2021

The initiative aims to advance collaborative, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary Cognitive Robotics research at BGU.

This call focuses mainly on:

(i) endowing robots with intelligent perception, interaction,

planning and action capabilities that allow them to reason, learn and operate in complex human populated environments

(ii) use robotics developments or applications, to improve people’s wellbeing. The call will focus on the main themes of the new Innovation District in Beer Sheva (Health and Desert/AgTech, Energy tech and Water tech) and to pending calls of the Innovation Authority (HRI, Bio-Convergence and Nanomedicine).

Funds ranging from 10,000 to 15,000$ per year for 3 years will be allocated for each project. Each RDP will be able to apply for funding for one PhD or MSc/MA student.

Students will be funded separately based on excellence provided matching funds from departments/faculty and personal research funds (matching can be allocated from the RDPs).

Proposals can be submitted and led by any full time BGU Faculty Member*

Deadline for submission: July 18, 2021

*each researcher can submit one proposal as PI, however can collaborate in other proposals.

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ABC Robotics - ADI-Negev call for research proposals in the field of “Closed Loops and Robotics in Neuro-rehabilitation.” - Deadline: July 30, 2021

The initiative aims to advance collaborative and applicative/translational robotics research in the field of

Neuro-rehabilitation at the Negev Lab, a joint venture of BGU and Adi-Negev Nahalat Eran.

BGU and the Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village have established a translational interdisciplinary

laboratory focusing on leveraging neuroscience and rehabilitation research propel rehabilitation services to a

new level.

The aim of Negev Lab is to foster multi-disciplinary research driven by both basic science and patients’ unmet needs, advancing neurorehabilitation and maximizing the physical and cognitive potential of people suffering from brain damage and motor disabilities.

This joint call of ABC Robotics & the Negev Lab focuses on: (i) research and development of closed-loop systems, including mechanical design, actuator technology, control systems, sensor systems, and machine learning methods for neurorehabilitation.

(ii) utilization of closed-loop and robotic technologies to rehabilitate persons with motor disabilities. The closed-loop/robotics technologies should include obtaining biological signals from the rehabilitated person to adjust their operation and enrich the rehabilitative experience. The

proposal should focus on the main themes of pending calls of the Innovation Authority (Bio-Convergence, Nanomedicine).

Proposals can be submitted and led by any full time BGU Faculty Member*

This call is open for PIs that the Negev lab does not currently support.

Deadline for submission: July 30, 2021

*each researcher can submit one proposal as PI, however can collaborate in other proposals.

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