Kenneth McIsaac, Western University

Research

Computer vision Autonomous systems Hyperspectral sensing Planetary exploration Remote sensing Robotics deep learning grasping

Latest papers

Quantification of whole-body bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease participants using multiple inertial sensors.
Journal of the neurological sciences · 2018
Towards remote monitoring of Parkinson's disease tremor using wearable motion capture systems.
Journal of the neurological sciences · 2018
Characterization of multi-joint upper limb movements in a single task to assess bradykinesia.
Journal of the neurological sciences · 2016

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Computer vision system for construction of lunar structures using in situ materials
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$40,000
Autonomous decision making in scientific exploration
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$168,000
Development and classification of duricrust soils for Martian rover analogue missions
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 11 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Quantification of whole-body bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease participants using multiple inertial sensors.

Memar S, Delrobaei M, Pieterman M, McIsaac K, Jog M

Journal of the neurological sciences2018

DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2018.02.001 PMID: 29571855

02

Towards remote monitoring of Parkinson's disease tremor using wearable motion capture systems.

Delrobaei M, Memar S, Pieterman M, Stratton TW, McIsaac K, Jog M

Journal of the neurological sciences2018

DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.11.004 PMID: 29249375

03

Characterization of multi-joint upper limb movements in a single task to assess bradykinesia.

Delrobaei M, Tran S, Gilmore G, McIsaac K, Jog M

Journal of the neurological sciences2016

DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2016.07.056 PMID: 27538660

Computer vision system for construction of lunar structures using in situ materials

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth KA

Keywords: computer vision; deep learning; grasping; lunar resources; robotic manipulation

$40,000

Autonomous decision making in scientific exploration

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

Keywords: remote sensing; autonomous systems; robotics; hyperspectral sensing; computer vision; planetary exploration

$168,000

Development and classification of duricrust soils for Martian rover analogue missions

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

$25,000

Advanced technologies for autonomous robotic harvesting of mushroom

Co-investigatorNSERC2015Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Kermani, Mehrdad

$150,000

Preliminary design of robotic spray nozzle for trenchless pipe rehabilitation

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

$25,000

Wearable Haptic Feedback for Augmented Human-Machine Interfaces

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

$90,000

NSERC CREATE Technologies and Techniques for Earth and Space Exploration

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Osinski, Gordon

$1,649,656

Proof of concept for tactile sensing in multi-robot cloth manipulation

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

$25,000

Visual servo-based mobility aids for the visually impaired

Principal investigatorNSERC2006Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

$110,000

Coordination of modular, reconfigurable multi-robot teams based on dynamic wireless networking

Principal investigatorNSERC2002Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: McIsaac, Kenneth

$84,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Computer vision Dear Professor McIsaac, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Quantification of whole-body bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease participants using multiple inertial sensors." (2018), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Computer vision system for construction of lunar structures using in situ materials" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]