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Dr. Michael Obach is a senior research scientist and project leader at TECNALIA Research & Innovation in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. He earned his diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Kassel, Germany. During his studies in Mathematics and Biology, he joined the Research Group Neural Networks at the University of Kassel in 1993.
In 2003, Dr. Obach completed his PhD at the University of Kassel, in collaboration with the Max-Planck Institute for Limnology in Schlitz, Germany. His doctoral research focused on applying Artificial Neural Networks and statistical methods to model ecological relationships.
From 2003 to 2004, Dr. Obach led R&D projects at the Technology Centre IDEKO in Spain, focusing on anomaly detection and optimization of machine tools. Between 2005 and 2007, he coordinated R&D projects on automatic language processing and biometrics at VICOMTech, a research and technology organization in Spain.
Since 2007, Dr. Obach has been a member of TECNALIA’s Health Division. He primarily manages EU projects related to data analytics and AI applications in neuromuscular diseases, Gerontechnology, and Health Robotics, as well as Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). Additionally, Dr. Obach contributes to business development and innovation management at TECNALIA.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Robotic Innovations in Support of the Healthcare Workers Against COVID-19 - DIH-HERO Perspective
Jovanovic, K., Schwier, A., Matheson, E., Xiloyannis, M., Rodijk-Rozeboom, E., Hochhausen, N., Vermeulen, B., Graf, B., Wolf, P., Nawrat, Z., Escuder, J., Mechelinck, M., Sørensen, B., Boscolo, P. R., Obach, M., Tognarelli, S., Jankovic, M., Leroux, C., Ferrigno, G. & Siepel, F. & 1 others, , 2022, Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics - RAAD 2022. Müller, A. & Brandstötter, M. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 375-382 8 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science; vol. 120 MMS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Digital Innovation Hubs in Health-Care Robotics Fighting COVID-19: Novel Support for Patients and Health-Care Workers Across Europe: Novel Support for Patients and Health-Care Workers across Europe
Jovanovic, K., Schwier, A., Matheson, E., Xiloyannis, M., Rozeboom, E., Hochhausen, N., Vermeulen, B., Graf, B., Wolf, P., Nawrat, Z., Escuder, J., Mechelinck, M., Sorensen, B., Boscolo, P. R., Obach, M., Tognarelli, S., Jankovic, M., Leroux, C., Ferrigno, G. & Siepel, F. J. & 1 others, , Mar 2021, In: IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine. 28, 1, p. 40-47 8 p., 9330556.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Maturity Model: Linking Theory and Practice: Linking theory and practice
Stahl, B., Obach, M., Yaghmaei, E., Ikonen, V., Chatfield, K. & Brem, A., 16 Jun 2017, In: Sustainability. 9, 6, p. 1036 1 p., 1036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Back on track: Lost and found on public transportation
Carmien, S. & Obach, M., 2013, Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: User and Context Diversity - 7th International Conference, UAHCI 2013, Held as Part of HCI International 2013, Proceedings. PART 2 ed. p. 575-584 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 8010 LNCS, no. PART 2).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Automatic speech recognition for live TV subtitling for hearing-impaired people
Obach, M., Lehr, M. & Arruti, A., 2007, Challenges for Assistive Technology. AAATE 07. Eizmendi, G., Azkoitia, J. M. & Craddock, G. (eds.). p. 286-291 6 p. (Assistive Technology Research Series; vol. 20).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Thesis
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Reliability of predictions of hybrid artificial neural networks and their visualization - with applications in limnology
Obach, M. (Author), 2003Doctoral thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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