Mental Health services

Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU)

Services: - Video and EMG-based facial expression analysis and posture detection during interventions using the mobile application - Assessment and analysis of biosignal data (EMG, ECG, and RSP) during interventions using the mobile application

Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Angewandten Forschung Ev (Fraunhofer)

**Service Keywords:** Psychological Studies, Affective Sensing, Multimodal Data, Stress/Emotion Detection, Project Design, Clinical Study Design, Scientific-Technical Consulting, Data Evaluation, Data Acquisition, Technical Support, Performance Evaluation/Reporting **Equipment:** - Expo-Box: Provides a controlled environment specifically designed for psycho-physiological studies. - Video Monitoring System: Captures behavioral indicators and emotional expressions for comprehensive analysis. - BioPac System: Measures ECG, respiration, oximetry, EEG, EMG, and skin temperature for detailed physiological monitoring. - AntNeuro EEG: Offers high-resolution brain activity monitoring for in-depth neurological assessments. - Tobii Eye Tracker: Tracks eye movements to infer cognitive and emotional states. - SHORE Facial Expression Extraction: Analyzes facial expressions to determine emotional cues and responses. **Who Can Benefit:** - Psychologists and Behavioral Scientists: For conducting detailed studies on emotional and stress responses to enhance understanding of human behavior. - Neuroscientists: To explore the neurological underpinnings of emotions and stress-related disorders. - Healthcare Professionals: To develop and test interventions aimed at improving emotional regulation and stress management in patients. - Technical Innovators: To design and refine affective sensing technologies in various applications such as wearable devices and therapeutic tools. - Research Institutions: For collaborative projects that require cutting-edge technology and expert guidance in psycho-physiological research. **Key Features:** - Multimodal Emotion Analysis: Specializes in the comprehensive assessment of emotional states through various physiological and behavioral indicators, including affective sensing and stress evaluation. - Controlled Environment: Offers a controlled setting ideal for psycho-physiological studies, enabling precise measurement and analysis of emotional responses. - Advanced Monitoring: Utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for detailed bio-monitoring and emotional analysis to support psychological research and clinical applications. - Expert Support: Provides expert assistance in recording high-quality data, assessing the feasibility of studies, and conducting patient and subject research across diverse fields, including automotive, art, and video games. **Possible Applications:** - Psychological Studies: Facilitates research into emotional responses and stress management, supporting the development of new psychological theories and therapeutic approaches. - Clinical Research: Assists in the design and execution of clinical trials focused on the psycho-physiological aspects of emotional disorders. - Affective Sensing: Supports the development and validation of technologies aimed at detecting and interpreting emotions in real-time. **Who we are:** The **Fraunhofer Insitute for Integrated Circuits (Fraunhofer IIS)** has established the **"Center for Sensor Technology and Digital Medicine" (CEMDIS)** in cooperation with the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) to enhance modern healthcare through **innovative sensor technology** and **digital solutions**. This center focuses on integrating **innovative medical technologies** such as **wearables** and **robotic systems** to support **medical diagnostics**, **patient monitoring** and **evaluating patient-specific therapies** by providing digital health solutions für real-life healthcare. Located at the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, it offers unique infrastructures for the **development**, **integration**, and **validation** of novel health technologies, providing companies opportunities for **technological advancements**. For more information, visit the [Fraunhofer IIS website](https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/de/ff/sse/health/zentrum-sensorik-medizin.html).

Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU)

Services: - Full body motion analysis using inertial motion capture, including posturography and pressure distribution - Video-based motion and facial expression analysis - Standardized and reliable gold standard stress induction - Collection of established biopsychological stress markers for further processing - Assessment and analysis of digital biomarkers during stress - Physiological measurements