In this paper we propose a three-stage incremental approach to the development of autonomous agents. We discuss some issues about the characteristics which differentiate reinforcement programs (RPs), and define the trainer as a particular kind of RP. We present a set of results obtained running experiments with a trainer which provides guidance to the AutonoMouse, our mouse-sized autonomous rob...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Elliptical training may be an option for practicing walking-like activity for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Understanding similarities and differences between participants with TBI and neurologically healthy individuals during elliptical trainer use and walking may help guide clinical applications incorporating elliptical trainers. METHODS Ten partici...

Introduction Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is the most common deep space infection of the head and neck presenting to emergency departments.1 No commercial PTA task trainer exists for simulation training. Thus, resident physicians often perform their first PTA needle aspiration in the clinical setting, knowing that carotid artery puncture and hemorrhage are serious and devastating complications. ...

Experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of the presence of a trainer cow on behavior, performance, health, and feeding patterns of newly weaned beef calves. In Exp. 1,252 weaned calves (270+/-18 kg) were allocated to 22 pens (11 to 15 calves per pen). A trainer cow was randomly assigned to each of 11 pens. Calves were weighed prior to feeding on d 0, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. Rectal t...

BACKGROUND Alternative and innovative strategies such as mHealth and eLearning are becoming a necessity for delivery of rehabilitation services. For example, older adults who require a wheelchair receive little, if any, training for proficiency with mobility skills. This substantive service gap is due in part to restricted availability of clinicians and challenges for consumers to attend appoin...

This paper investigates the use of mobile guides in fitness activities, proposing the Mobile Personal Trainer (MOPET) application. MOPET uses a GPS device to monitor user’s position during her physical activity in an outdoor fitness trail. It provides navigation assistance by using a fitness trail map and giving speech directions. Moreover, MOPET provides motivation support and exercise demonst...

The paper presents the evolution of Presentation Trainer, a prototypical sensor-based toolkit that works as a public speaking instructor. It tracks the learner’s body posture, movements and voice in order to provide instructional feedback on nonverbal communication skills. Based on our design-based research the current version of the Presentation Trainer is able to provide the learner with the ...

Wir stellen ein Online-Übungssytem vor, das im Rahmen des Bildungsportals Sachsen entwickelt wurde und erfolgreich im Informatikstudium der Universität Leipzig im Einsatz ist. Der Systemzugang erfolgt für Lernende und Tutoren gleichermaßen über Web-Schnittstellen. Das System eignet sich insbesondere für den vorlesungsbegleitenden Übungsbetrieb, aber auch für das Selbststudium. Für die Ausbildun...