AI-generated image of an elderly mans movement when lifting himself out of a chair. From Sofia Backåberg.

SAT Symposium – Skeleton Avatar Technique for Movement Analysis in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation

Welcome to an international symposium where research, innovation, and future health technologies come together. Throughout the day, researchers and experts from computer science, medicine, physiotherapy, sports science, and health technology will explore how Skeleton Avatar Technique (SAT) for movement analysis can be translated into clinical practice, prevention, and modern healthcare systems.

The symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions in a focused and collaborative research environment, build new international connections, and contribute to the development of future research collaborations and funding initiatives. 

As a participant, you will have the opportunity to: 
• discuss current research challenges with both senior and emerging researchers 
• contribute to shaping a shared international research agenda 
• explore concrete opportunities for collaboration and future funding 
• become part of a growing international research network centred at Linnaeus University 

The symposium is a satellite event to the 12th Big Data Conference at Linnaeus University and the 5th International Symposium on Digital Transformation.  
 
The event will be held in English. 

Would you like to learn more about the seed project that served as the starting point for this symposium? Read more on this webpage.

Programme

Morning session – Vision & clinical relevance 

09:00–09:15 Welcome & Opening by Welf Löwe, Linnaeus University 

09:15–10:15 Keynote 1: SAT in clinical assessment and rehabilitation – SAT team 
Focus: clinical needs, validity, translational challenges 

10:15–10:30 Coffee break 

10:30–12:00 Presentations   

12:00–13:00 Lunch  

Early afternoon session – Tools, data, and integration into healthcare systems
 
13:00–14:00 – Keynote 2: SAT in prevention - AIMO team 
Focus: Health effects and (potential) cost savings 

14:00–16:00 – Presentations  

15:00–15:15 Coffee break 

Late afternoon session– Vision, strategy, projects, funding & next steps 

15:00–16:00 Discussion session 1 - Common research projects and scientific agenda 
Moderated discussion around: 

  • Shared datasets and benchmarks 
  • Methodological gaps 
  • Clinical use cases (e.g. rehabilitation, ageing, mobility tests) 

Towards a joint research agenda 

16:00–17:00 – Discussion session 2 - Common project funding and next steps 

  • Identification of concrete funding calls 
  • Consortium building (SE–DE–EU) 
  • Roles, timelines, coordination 
  • Agreement on follow-up actions 

17:00–18:00 – Keynote 3: SAT application opportunities - MOVEImprove Team 

18:00–18:15 Wrap-up & Closing 

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