Exploiting the possibilities of simulators for driver training

Training in a simulator offers potential advantages compared to training in a non-simulated environment. Generally it is cheaper, safer, there is more control over the environment, and data collection is less complicated. These potential advantages give simulators the possibility to offer effective training. This thesis is divided into three...

Technical development of common anesthesiology techniques; Neuraxial anesthesia and laryngoscopy for endotracheal intubation

Advancing simulation-based driver training

Expecting the unexpected: A study of interactive driving behaviour at intersections

Given the high number of encounters in traffic and the low number of accidents in which these result, it can be concluded that road users are quite good at interacting safely. To achieve a better understanding of this interactive behaviour, this thesis focused on road users' expectancies. In an explorative study, the aspects road users mention...

Colonic locomotion

The most effective screening method for colonic cancer is colonoscopy. However, colonoscopy cannot be easily embraced by the population because of the related pain intensity. Robotic devices that pull themselves forward through the colon are a possible alternative. The main challenge for such devices is their locomotion method along the slippery...

Maintaining sensing influence: An autopoietic behaviour model for remedying persistent human error

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Hand-eye coordination in minimally invasive surgery: Theory, surgical practice & training

Development of Vessel Connectors for Coronary Bypass Surgery