Simulation of facial expressions using person-specific sEMG signals controlling a biomechanical face model

ConclusionWe demonstrated that MAPs derived from noninvasive sEMG measurements can control movement of the lips in a generic finite element face model with a median\(\rho \) of 0.78. Ultimately, this is important to show the patient-specific residual movement using the patient ’s own MAPs. When the required treatment tools and personalisation techniques for geometry and anatomy become available, this may enable surgeons to test the functional results of wedge excisions for lip cancer in a virtual environment and to weigh surgery versus organ-sparing radiotherapy or phot odynamic therapy.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research