Our Engineering Laboratory research is focused on 5 main fields:

• Surgical simulation and planning.
• Ergonomics and tool design.
• Advanced systems for surgical education and training.
• Medical robotics and computer assisted surgery.
• Medical imaging.

We have been working on surgical simulation since 1995 with closed collaborations of different companies (INDRA, GMV e IME) and experienced research groups (UPM, IBV, Robolab, etc.) in order to design and develop different box-trainers and virtual simulators.

From 2001 onwards, we have been researching on a fundamental line: the ergonomic studies in the operating theatre and its direct application to designing and developing new surgical tools. Furthermore, the definition of these ergonomic criteria and new conceptual models that enhance such surgical practice.

The studies developed in the JUMISC try to enhance the application of Information Technologies and Communications (ICT) in health.

In order to do this, investigations are conducted with a new adaptive and collaborative platform (eLearning, social networking, etc.); we work on the design, development and validation of new training devices; we produce high-quality scientific videos and applied virtual reality techniques, augmented reality, image analysis and tracking to improve both the training process and skills training.

In addition, we conduct research with medical imaging equipment (CT, MRI, fluoroscopy or 3D ultrasound) in the field of navigation and surgical planning.

Finally, our Engineering Laboratory is keen on promoting computer aided surgery and medical robotics, an important line of work in which important firms and institutions are already collaborating.

In this regard, we aim to offer health professionals the most advanced welfare systems to ensure a greater efficiency and quality of interventions, which ultimately result in improved quality of the life of patients.