5th International Workshop on Advances in Rehabilitation Engineering Applications (WAREA)

Workshop co-chairs:

Prof. Marian-Silviu Poboroniuc, Faculty of Electrical Enginnering of Iaşi
Prof. Nirvana Popescu, University Politehnica of Bucharest
Prof. Dorin Popescu, University of Craiova


Invited BCI specialist: Evgeny Zakharov, PhD., g.tec medical engineering GmbH, Austria.
Assoc. Prof. Dănuț-Constantin Irimia, Faculty of Electrical Enginnering of Iaşi
Lecturer Alina Baciu, Faculty of Electrical Enginnering of Iaşi
As. PhD Alexandru Mitocaru, Faculty of Electrical Enginnering of Iaşi, Doctoral School TUIASI.

About workshop:

Assisting robotics enable patients to perform repeated movements, which can stimulate the brain to regain control of upper and lower limbs through a process known as neuroplasticity. Recent research highlights that combining electromechanical-assisted gait training with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) yields greater benefits than robotic treatment alone. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) represent a promising new technology for restoring, substituting, or enhancing lost motor functions in patients with neurological injuries. This workshop focuses on hybrid systems that integrate BCIs (e.g. demos with RecoveriX system), FES, and exoskeletons to promote motor recovery in individuals with central nervous system lesions.

Hands-on session with the Unicorn Hybrid system: The workshop moves from raw EEG to working
BCI applications (October 21 st , 2026)

  1. Understand EEG and BCI basics
  2. Record and inspect personal EEG
  3. Rotate through real-time Unicorn applications
  4. Experience different BCI applications
  5. Build your own BCI applications


Co-Organizer: Energy Conversion and Motion Control Systems Research Centre (SCECM – https://eertis.eu/errf-2300-000h-2207  ) Research Centre, Iasi, Romania.

For submitting a paper for this workshop, please choose 5th International Workshop on Advances in Rehabilitation Engineering Applications as primary subject area in submission system interface.

Former workshops images have been attached as well.