• PNF and Movement
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2009

Purpose : The purpose of this article was to review the literature on mirror neuron system with reference to its functional diversity in stroke rehabilitation.. Method : This review outlines scientific findings regarding different neurophysiological properties in mirror neurons, and discusses their involvement in process of stroke rehabilitation. Result & Conclusions : Mirror neurons were first discovered in macaque monkey. These neurons, like most neurons in F5 areas in premotor cortex, fired when an individual performs an action, as well as when he/she observes a similar action done by another individual, although originally fired only during action execution. Mirror neurons form a network for motor planning and initiating of motor action. Thus, in stroke rehabilitation based on the mirror neuron-action observation, motor imagery, observation with intent to imitate and imitation-may help activate mirror neuron system for improved outcome of physical therapy. These studies provide a scientific theoretical basis and discuss for the use of mirror neuron system as a complement to clinical physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aims to identify changes in the mirror neuron system in normal people through mu rhythm during action observation of occupation-based intervention, purposeful activity and prepare a method of intervention form of occupation using occupation and activity. Methods: TThis study aims to identify changes in the mirror neuron system in normal people through mu rhythm during action observation of occupation-based intervention, purposeful activity and prepare a method of intervention form of occupation using occupation and activity. The activation of the mirror neuron system was compaired among 3 condition by oneway ANOVA. Results: The result of analysis showed mu suppression in all conditions. Although all conditions showed mu suppression, there was no significant difference among the conditions. Conclusion: The results suggest that the mirror neuron system is activated during action observation to be able to occupational therapy but the mirror neuron system is not separately activated among the conditions.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.33-40
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• 2011

Purpose : The aims of this study was to identify changes mu rhythm according to familiarity with a stimulus in people with stroke. Methods : Seventeen right-handed participants were asked to observe 2 different stimulus; a non-familiarity stimulus condition (NFSC), and a familiarity stimulus condition (FSC). Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals from electrodes on the participant's scalp were recorded during action observation. The activation of the mirror neuron system was compaired between FSC and NFSC by a paired t-test. An independent t-test was used to compare the difference between right and left hemispheres for the activation of the mirror neuron system during action observation of performing a task with the right hand. Results : The result of paired t-test showed no significantly difference between NFSC and FSC in the activation of the mirror neuron system. The Result of independent t-test also showed no significantly difference in the activation of mirror neuron system between the right and left hemispheres. Conclusion : The familiarity with a stimulus had no signigicant effect on the activation of the mirror neuron system according to the familiarity and in either the right or left hemispheres in people with chronic stroke.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.361-368
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• 2011

Purpose : The aims of this study was to identify the activation of the mirror neuron system during action observation in people with stroke and the difference between left hemisphere and right hemisphere and to provide possibility of the use of action observation as a clinical method for improving motor function after stroke. Methods : Seventeen participants were asked to observe 3 different stimulation conditions for 80 seconds. A 30 second rest period was given between stimulations. Electroencephalogram(EEG) signals from electrodes on the participant's scalp were recorded during action observation. The activation of the mirror neuron system(MNS) between the picture observation condition and action observation condition was compared with a paired t-test. An independent t-test was used to compare difference between C3 and C4 on the activation of the mirror neuron system in the action observation condition. Results : Result of paired t-test showed a significantly decreased log ratio in the activation of the mirror neuron system in the action observation condition compared to the picture observation condition. Result of the independent t-test indicated no significant differences in the activation of the mirror neuron system in the right and left hemisphere. Conclusion : The mirror neuron system showed greater activation in the action observation condition than in the picture observation condition and activation in the both hemisphere during action observation. We conclude that these findings suggest that this may possibly be an efficient clinical intervention method for improving motor function.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.565-570
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• 2013

영장류 대뇌 피질 영역 중 거울 뉴런들이 분포한 것으로 추정되는 몇몇 영역은 목적성 행위에 대한 시각 정보를 기반으로 모방학습을 수행함으로써 관측 행동의 의도 인식 기능을 담당한다고 알려졌다. 본 논문은 이러한 거울 뉴런 영역을 모델링 하여 인간-로봇 상호작용 시스템에 적용함으로써, 자동화 된 의도인식 시스템을 개발하고자 한다. 거울 뉴런 시스템 계산 모델은 동적 신경망을 기반으로 구축하였으며, 모델의 입력은 객체와 행위자 동작에 대한 연속된 특징 벡터 집합이고 모델의 모방학습 및 추론과정을 통해 관측자가 수행할 수 있는 움직임 정보를 출력한다. 이를 위해 제한된 실험 공간 내에서 특정 객체와 그에 대한 행위자의 목적성 행동, 즉 의도에 대한 시나리오를 전제로 키넥트 센서를 통해 모델 입력 데이터를 수집하고 가상 로봇 시뮬레이션 환경에서 대응하는 움직임 정보를 계산하여 동작을 수행하는 프레임워크를 개발하였다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of mirror-neuron-system-based action observation physical training on improvements in upper extremity functions and daily living activities in chronic stroke patients. Methods: Ten chronic stroke patients were randomly selected. As a therapeutic intervention, along with conventional occupational therapy, the patients engaged in action observation physical training through repeated imitation practices after they viewed a video. The therapeutic intervention was implemented for 20 minutes, three times each week for eight weeks. A Manual Function Test (MFT) was conducted to compare upper extremity functions before and after the therapeutic intervention, and the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) was used to compare the ability to perform daily living activities. Results: Significant improvements in upper extremity motor functions and the ability to perform daily living activities were shown after the intervention. The subjects' left upper extremity motor functions and ability to perform daily living activities showed significant improvement after the intervention. Conclusion: The study's results indicate that action observation physical training based on the mirror neuron system improves chronic stroke patients' upper extremity motor functions and their ability to perform daily living activities. Therefore, action observation training has positive effects on the functional recovery of chronic stroke patients.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.606-611
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• 2014

The understanding of another's behavior is a fundamental cognitive ability for primates including humans. Recent neuro-physiological studies suggested that there is a direct matching algorithm from visual observation onto an individual's own motor repertories for interpreting cognitive ability. The mirror neurons are known as core regions and are handled as a functionality of intent recognition on the basis of imitative learning of an observed action which is acquired from visual-information of a goal-directed action. In this paper, we addressed previous works used to model the function and mechanisms of mirror neurons and proposed a computational model of a mirror neuron system which can be used in human-robot interaction environments. The major focus of the computation model is the reproduction of an individual's motor repertory with different embodiments. The model's aim is the design of a continuous process which combines sensory evidence, prior task knowledge and a goal-directed matching of action observation and execution. We also propose a biologically inspired plausible equation model.

• 정보과학회 논문지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.320-327
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• 2015

최근 다양한 분야에 서비스 로봇이 상용화되고 있지만 대부분의 로봇 에이전트는 사용자의 구체적인 명령에 의존적이고, 불안정한 센서정보를 기반으로 환경변화에 빠르게 대응하여 목적을 달성하기는 어려운 문제가 있다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해, 본 논문은 사람이 타인의 의도를 이해하고 대응하는 과정을 설명하는 거울뉴런(mirror neuron)과 마음이론(theory of mind) 시스템을 모델링하고 로봇에이전트에 적용하여 유용성을 입증한다. 제안하는 의도-대응 모델은 거울뉴런의 빠르고 직관적인 대응행동과 중간목적 지향적인 특성을 구현하기 위해, 환경과 목적을 고려하는 행동선택 네트워크(behavior selection network)를 사용한다. 또한, 장기적인 행동계획을 기반으로 대응행동을 수행하는 마음이론 시스템을 수행하기 위해, 계층적 계획생성 기법을 이용하여 중간목적 단위로 행동을 계획하고 이를 기반으로 행동선택네트워크 모듈을 제어한다. 다양한 시나리오에 대해 실험한 결과 외부자극에 적절한 대응행동이 생성됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.537-542
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• 2011

거울 신경 세포는 동물이 어떤 동작을 할 때와 그 동물이 다른 동물의 동일한 동작을 하는 것을 관찰 할 때, 똑같은 세포 발화를 하는 신경세포이다. 본 논문에서는 거울 신경 세포의 발화 원리를 이용하여 비슷한 방법으로 보이지 않는 부분에 대한 객체의 움직임을 추적하는 방법을 3차원 재구축 방법을 통해 제안한다. 거울 신경 세포 시스템과 같은 발화 원리를 통해 의도 인지 시스템을 구축하기 위해, 스테레오 카메라를 통해 획득한 두 개의 이미지 데이터를 통해 깊이 정보를 계산하여 3차원으로 재구축한다. 3차원 재구축을 통해 만들어진 이미지 데이터를 옵티컬 플로우를 사용하여 3차원 이미지에서 객체의 움직임 방향을 추정한다. Estimation 알고리즘인 칼만 필터를 사용하여 객체의 움직임 추정을 잡음에 강인하게 한다. 객체의 움직임 추정을 통하여 객체의 움직임에 따라 구축된 이미지 데이터를 히스토리화 하여 데이터를 저장한다. 객체의 일부분 혹은 전체가 다른 물체로 인해 가려져 스테레오 카메라 시야에서 사라졌을 때, 과거에 저장된 히스토리로 부터 데이터를 가져와 가려진 부분에 대한 객체의 원래의 모습을 복원한다. 이 복원을 통하여 움직임 추정을 한다.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.365-373
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• 2015

We propose a simple and compact thyristor-based neuron circuit. The thyristor exhibits bi-stable characteristics that can mimic the action potential of the biological neuron, when it is switched between its OFF-state and ON-state with the help of assist circuit. In addition, a method of inter-neuron connection with synaptic devices is proposed, using double current mirror circuit. The circuit utilizes both short-term and long-term plasticity of the synaptic devices by flowing current through them and transferring it to the post-synaptic neuron. The double current mirror circuit is capable of shielding the pre-synaptic neuron from the post synaptic-neuron while transferring the signal through it, maintaining the synaptic conductance unaffected by the change in the input voltage of the post-synaptic neuron.