Professor

Øyvind Stavdahl

MSc PhD Engineering Cybernetics
Department of Engineering Cybernetics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Teaching

TTK26	Fordypn.tema Biomedisinsk instrumentering og regulering (Secialization topic Biomedical instrumentation and control)
TTK4101	Instrumentering og måleteknikk (Instrumentation and Measurements)
TTK4550	Teknisk kybernetikk, fordypningsprosjekt (Specialization Project, Biomedical Cybernetics)	Topics
TTK4900	Teknisk kybernetikk, masteroppgave (MSc Thesis, Biomedical Cybernetics)	Topics

Research by topic

(For PhDs and postdocs: ^oongoing; ^cco-supervised)

Metabolic control systems

Artificial Pancreas

APT Research Group

Hasti Khoshamadi, PhD^oc, Mathematical modelling and system identification related to Artificial Pancreas research,
Pallavi Patil PhD^oc, Meal onset detection by analysis of body sounds and other sensor modalities,
Sunilkumar Telagam Setti postdoc^oc, Early meal onset detection in diabetes
Claudia Lopez Zazueta, postdoc^c 2019, Modelling, Model Reduction and Identification for Artificial Pancreas
Odd Martin Staal, PhD, Blood glucose dynamics: Identification, smoothing and real time estimation in free-living settings,
Konstanze Kölle, PhD, Towards a Safe Artificial Pancreas: Meal Detection and the Intraperitoneal Route,
Anders Lyngvi Fougner, postdoc 2014-2017

Oxygen Control

Maria Vatshaug Ottermo, research scientist 2017-2019.

Snake robotics

Irja Gravdahl, PhD 2020-, Hybrid Obstacle Aided Locomotion in Snake Robots
Filippo Sanfilippo , postdoc 2016-2018, Control Strategies for Snake Robot Locomotion in Challenging Outdoor Environments
Eleni Kelasidi PhD^c, Modeling, Control and Energy Efficiency of Underwater Snake Robots, NTNU thesis 2015:140
Ehsan Rezapour PhD^c, Model-based Locomotion Control of Underactuated Snake Robots. NTNU thesis 2015:46
Christian Holden. postdoc^c 2012-2013
Pål Liljebäck PhD, postdoc^c, Modelling, Development, and Control of Snake Robots. NTNU thesis 2011:70. Awarded the 2011 ExxonMobil prize for best doctoral dissertation at NTNU.

Spin-off: Eelume AS

Analysis, Restoration and Enhancement of Human Motor Functions

Mutaz Tuffaha postdoc^c 2016-2018
Hodjatolah Rahmati PhD^c, Computer Vision-Based Infant Movement Assessment,
Annette Stahl, postdoc^c 2009-2010
Gabriela Espinosa Porragas, postdoc 2004-2005
Ingebrigt Meisingset PhD^c, Motion, Motor Control and Psychological Factors in Neck Pain,
Anders Lyngvi Fougner, PhD, Robust, Coordinated and Proportional Myoelectric Control of Upper-Limb Prostheses. NTNU thesis 2013:98
Lars Adde PhD^c, Prediction of Cerebral Palsy in Young Infants. Computer-based assessment of general movements. NTNU thesis 2010:50
Maria Vatshaug Ottermo PhD^c, Virtual Palpation gripper. NTNU thesis 2006:95

Dissemination

Technology the 'magic of our time': robotics engineer, Times&Transcript, NB, Canada, 24.10.2017.
Technology the 'magic of our time', The Daily Gleaner, NB, Canada, 24.10.2017.
From robotic eels to artificial pancreas: Engineer does 'modern type of magic'. CBC News/Information Morning Saint John, Canada.
Denne sensoren skal gjøre diabetikere friske by Joachim Seehusen. Teknisk Ukeblad, 25.04.2017.
Roboter med menneskelige hjerneceller er ikke lenger bare fantasi fra sience fiction by Karin J. Wetlesen. NRK Radio 14.03.2017.
Vil lage kunstig kjertel til diabetikere by Ulla Gjeset Schjølberg. Forskning.no, 2016.05.01.
International press coverage of our snake robot activities (lots!!)
Verdas første solcelledrivne grill (Barbeque powered by solar cells). By Unni Eikeseth. nrk.no, 2011-09-29 (in Norwegian).
The solar barbeque is also described by:
- Adresseavisen: Helautomatisk solcellegrill. By Frank Lervik. adressa.no, 2011.10.05 (in Norwegian).
- Direct link to video.
Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.By Yvonne Kerlefsen. Gemini No. 4, 2010-12-08 (in Norwegian).
This research is also addressed by:
- The Engineer: Accelerometers keep prosthetic limbs in step.
- Science Daily: Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.
- Medtech Insider: Technology Used in Smartphones Could Make Prosthetic Limbs Easier to Use.
- Physorg.com: Smartphone technology improves prosthetic limbs.
- Technology Daily: Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.
- Bulletins-electroiques: Recherche pour une meilleure efficacité dans les mouvements des prothèses (in French)
- Denne roboten kan gjøre egne valg. Dagbladet Magasinet, 2009-09-15.
Robotbarna. By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 3, 2009.
Snake robot uses obstacles for locomotion. By Mason Inman. New Scientist, March 2008.
Il serpente meccanico. By Alessio Balbi. TV Repubblica, 2008-03-05.
Snake robot to the rescue. By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 1, 2006.
Verdens mest avanserte brannslange. By Anne Marte Blindheim. Dagbladet, 15.02.2005.
Møt Slangeroboten Anna Conda. NRK Midnytt. 18.40 News 2005-02-08.
Anna Konda the snake robot is also addressed elsewhere on the web, including
- Slashdot: Anna Konda, the Robotic Firefighter.
- Engadget: Anna Konda: the firefighting snakebot
- Technovelgy: Robotic Fire Hose Anna Konda
- Innovations report: Snake robot to the rescue.
Does my child have cerebral palsy? By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 6, 2003