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Recent Projects
This project is a proof of concept pilot study with an ADHD population that uses an evidence-based treatment for ADHD, behavioral parent training, as a means of improving teen driving outcomes. (sponsored by UB IRDF)
The current CCLI project at NYSCEDII creates an authentic learning experience through dynamics-based road vehicle simulation. A motion platform, large visualization screen, and stereo audio cues are being implemented to create a motion simulation environment for an introductory Road Vehicle Dynamics (RVD) class. (sponsored by the National Science Foundation)
NYSCEDII recently worked with a small local company, BBX Racing, Ltd., to engineer a product for amateur racers.
Cyclically contracting muscles provide power for a variety of processes including locomotion, pumping blood, respiration, and sound production. NYSCEDII is working with Dr. Scott Medler on a project which applies a computational model derived from force-velocity relationships to explore how sustained power output is systematically affected by shortening velocity, operational frequency, and strain amplitude.
The design of a virtual motion platform for simulation and rapid synthesis
Visualization of the dynamics of a child seat in a car crash to aid in future designs with increased safety standards (sponsored by Veridian/CUBRC)

Past Projects
Utilization of mathematical modeling, geologic simulation, scientific computing and virtual reality to save the lives of people who live in the shadow of volcanoes (Sponsered by NSF)
Development of an infrastructure for sabretooth tiger anatomical visualization.
Utilization of optimization and visualization techniques to find an optimal layout for an air separation plant cold box (sponsored by Praxair, Inc.)
Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) using Virtual Reality and the motion base
Hospital Demonstration Project Information System (Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER))
Low-cost, highly effective desktop stereo viewing for commodity systems
Design of a cabin for the NYSCEDII motion base (MAE 459). (PDF Sheet)
Volume-based analysis of tinnitus effects in the brain (February, 2003)
Development of a computer simulator for design/rating of heat exchangers for industrial application (sponsored by Praxair, Inc.)
Integrated analysis/optimization for the systematic improvement of specialty mattress design (sponsored by Gaymar, Inc.)
NYSCEDII, in cooperation with TCIE, is assisting Meritool to redesign their latest prototype for a battery-powered handheld grease gun, in order to meet performance criteria and address manufacturability concerns. This project is progressing in two phases.
Development of a multipurpose high-end medical image analysis and visualization programming interface (sponsored by Toshiba Stroke Center & SGI)
Avoidance of Serious X-ray Induced Skin Injuries to Patients During Fluoroscopically-Guided Procedures
Visualization of terrain data in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest.
ThatsIt, Inc. contracted with NYSCEDII to create a virtual model of a prototype scrubbing device. This model was created using sketches provided by ThatsIt and converted into a three-dimensional virtual prototype. Two dimensional drawings of the prototype were generated and three-dimensional geometry files were provided to ThatsIt for the creation of a prototype. Virtual simulation is used to demonstrate feasibility of the initial scrubber design (a scrubber for surgical instruments with an intent to be in the operating room). Based on the virtual simulation, coupled with CAD models, potential changes have been identified for possible exploration in order to reduce manufacturing costs.
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