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Integration, Usability- and Risk Engineering

Ergonomic system design and usability engineering are major factors in risk management of medical devices. In the Center for Usability and Risk Engineering for Medical Devices (CUREMeD), we develop methodology and tools for risk management with a special focus on human errors. The HiFEM Method or CARAD software tool are awarded examples of our work in this field. The CUREMeD usability lab provides all relevant usability testing facilities for usability studies for product development and evaluation with hospitals and industrial partners. The CUREMeD usability lab is supported by CUREMeD.

In cooperation with

CUREMeD
OR.NET e.V.

Current Projects

Modular integrated OR:

  • CLOUD56 - Scalable Cloud Architecture for 5G/6G RAN and Industrial Applications
  • Integrated Surgical Workstation
  • Approved standard: IEEE 11073 Service-oriented Device Connectivity (SDC)
  • 5G FORUM
  • Medi.NET - Medical device platform for openly networked central workstations in operating theaters and clinics

Cooperative robotic systems:

Methods for human-induced risk analysis:

Process optimization in the reprocessing of medical devices:

Former Projects

  • PriMed - Workflow optimization by integrated medical devices in the OR and clinic (04/2019 - 09/2022)
  • SteriRob - Sensor system for the Identification and Handling of sterile surgical instruments (03/2019 - 08/2022)
  • MoVE - Modular Validation Environment for Medical Device Networks (10/2017 - 12/2019)
  • ZiMT - Certifiable integrated medical technology and IT systems based on open communication standards in the operating room and clinic (07/2016 - 06/2019)
  • OR.NET - Secure Dynamic Networking in the Operating Room and Clinic (9/2012 - 8/2015)
  • NF-Home - Development of a novel EEG-based neurofeedback system for home use (4/2012 - 3/2015)
  • smartOR - Innovative communication and network architecture for the modular integrated OR of the future (4/2010 - 3/2013)
  • INKA - Integrated workstation for head surgery (3/2010 - 12/2012)
  • SysRisk - Systemic risk management for a holistic view of entrepreneurial risks using the example of medical technology (1/2011 - 12/2012)
  • SpinePilot - Sensor-integrated precision instrument for minimally invasive computer-assisted spine surgery (3/2010 - 12/2012)
  • OrthoMIT - Technical innovations for minimal invasive orthopaedic therapy (2005 - 2011)
  • OrthoMIT Subproject 3 - Technical, Ergonomic and Economic Quality Assurance
  • OrthoMIT Subproject 5 - Education and Training
  • OrthoMIT Subproject 13 - Integrated Surgical Workstation
  • SOMIT QPs (7/2008 - 6/2010)
  • E-Learning and Surgical Training Simulators (2007 - 2010)
  • INNORISK - Innovative Risk Management for Medical Devices (2006 - 2008)
  • Optimised Eye-Hand-Coordination in Augmented Reality Systems for Image Guided Surgery (2004 - 2005)
  • MINOP II - Combined endo- and microscope manipulator system for image guided operations (10/2001 - 9/2004)
  • CARISMA - Computer Assisted Risk Management (1997 - 2004)
  • Ergonomics and Assistance in Keyhole Surgery (1992 - 2004)
  • Piezo-TEN - Semiautomatic camera holding system for laparoscopic surgery (1996 - 2002)
  • PAROMIS - Parallel robot for voice controlled camera guidance in MIS (7/2000 - 6/2001)
  • IGOS - Image Guided Orthopaedic Surgery (1996 - 1999)
  • MediMedia

Methods and Facilities

  • mAIXuse (model-based risk analysis of human machine interface)
  • Process oriented risk analysis with CARAD (Computer Aided Risk Analysis and Documentation)
  • mAIXcontrol (method for risk control of technical and human induced risks)
  • Postural work analysis (OWAS, REBA, RULA) and motion tracking (inertial sensors)
  • Integrated OR demonstrator (surgical workstation)
  • Criteria based, formal analytical and interaction centered usability evaluation
  • Formative and summative user tests (thinking aloud, standardized questionnaires as like SUS and NASA TLX, logging of physiological data, video observation, remote and head-mounted eye tracking, screen and event logging)
  • Laboratory as a test environment for ergonomics and usability
  • Various medical devices (e.g. OR light, 3D X-ray C-arm, OR table, RF, endoscopic, US-cutting, different power tools such as high speed milling and shavers, universal footswitch)
  • Haptic input devices (e.g. Phantom 6D highforce, Phantom Omni)
  • Physio logging (e.g. EKG, EMG, EDA, temperature)

Team Leader

Janß, Armin

Janß, Armin
Dr.-Ing.

Research Team

Dohms, Maja
M.Sc.

Drobinsky, Sergey

Drobinsky, Sergey
M.Sc.

Heibeyn, Jan

Heibeyn, Jan
Dr.-Ing.

Nguyen, Ha Uyen
M.Sc.

Radermacher, Klaus
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Schollmaier, Philipp
M.Sc.

Wickel, Noah
M.Sc.

Yilmaz, Okan

Yilmaz, Okan
M.Sc.

RWTH

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