2025

• Feldhaus, M.,  Murken, M., Röhl, J. H., Hellmers, S., Diekmann, R., Hein, A. (2025): Die Einbeziehung technischer Artefakte zur Unterstützung der familialen Kommunikation bei heimbeatmeten Kindern. In: Pflegewissenschaft, 2-2025, S.38-51

• Meyer, O., Diekmann, R., Hellmers, S., Hein, A., Schumacher, A. (2025) Uncovering hidden insights in the chair rise performance of older adults using Dynamic Time Warping and K-means clustering. Sci Rep 15, 7654. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91015-x

• Büker, L., Hellmers, S. and Hein, A. (2025). A Pre-Study on Tremor Classification During Activities of Daily Living. In Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - HEALTHINF; ISBN 978-989-758-731-3; ISSN 2184-4305, SciTePress, pages 805-812. DOI: 10.5220/0013307400003911

2024

• Schwarz, P., Hellmers, S., Spanknebel, S., Hurlemann, R., & Hein, A. (2024). Humanoid patient robot for diagnostic training in medical and psychiatric education. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 11, 1424845.

• Feld, L., Hellmers, S., Schell-Majoor, L., Koschate, J., Zieschang, T., Kollmeier, B. and Hein, A.. "Characterizing Human Walking Dynamics Across Age: A Control Engineering Approach" Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, vol. 10, no. 4, 2024, pp. 236-239. https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2024-2057

• Feld, L., Schell-Majoor, L., Hellmers, S., Koschate, J., Hein, A., Zieschang, T., & Kollmeier, B. (2024). Comparison of professional and everyday wearable technology at different body positions in terms of recording gait perturbations. PLOS Digital Health, 3(8), e0000553. doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0000553

• Büker, L., Hackbarth, M., Quinten, V., Hein, A., Hellmers, S. (2024). Towards comparable quality-assured Azure Kinect body tracking results in a study setting — Influence of light. PLOS ONE 19(8): e0308416. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308416

• Hellmers, S.; Krahn, T.; Hasseler, M. and Hein, A. (2024). A Concept for Daily Assessments During Nutrition Intake: Integrating Technology in the Nursing Process. In Proceedings of the 17th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - HEALTHINF; ISBN 978-989-758-688-0; ISSN 2184-4305, SciTePress, pages 613-619. DOI: 10.5220/0012428700003657

2023

• Behrens, J. L., Kowalski, C., Brinkmann, A., Marquard, S., Hellmers, S., Asmussen-Clausen, M., Jürgensen, K., Raudies, S., Hülsken-Giesler, M.,& Hein, A. (2023). Physical relief potential through robot-assisted mobilization in nursing care: an exploratory study. Health and Technology, 1-13.

• Feld, L., Hellmers, S., Schell-Majoor, L., Koschate, J, Zieschang, T.,  Kollmeier, B., Hein, A. (2023). Towards the Application of Hearables for Near-Fall Detection. In Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering (Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 623-626). De Gruyter. doi: 10.1515/cdbme-2023-1156

• Elgert, L., Richter, J., Katzensteiner, M., Joseph, M., Hellmers, S., Bott, O. J., & Wolf, K. H. (2023). Towards a Recommendation for Good Health Data Modeling (GHDM)–Results of Expert Interviews. German Medical Data Sciences 2023–Science. Close to People (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; 307), 215-221.

• Kowalski, C., Hellmers, S., & Hein, A. (2023). Investigation of interaction forces in robotic assistance during the nursing activity of positioning a patient simulator to the bed edge. Proceedings on Automation in Medical Engineering, 2(1), 740-740.

• J. H. Röhl, A. D. Klausen, N. Feldmann, R. Diekmann, S. Hellmers, U. Günther, und A. Hein, "Android Robot-Patient for Teaching and Training of Delirium Assessment Instruments: A Pilot Study" in Proc. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Its Social Impacts (ARSO), 2023.

• L. Büker, D. Bussenius, E. Schobert, A. Hein, und S. Hellmers, "Camera-Based Tracking and Evaluation of the Performance of a Fitness Exercise" Proceedings of the 16th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, 2023. doi: 10.5220/0011755700003414

• S. Hellmers, E. Krey, A. Gashi, J. Koschate, L. Schmidt, T. Stuckenschneider, A. Hein, und T. Zieschang, "Comparison of machine learning approaches for near-fall-detection with motion sensors" Frontiers in Digital Health, vol. 5, 2023. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1223845

• Kowalski, C., Hellmers, S., Hinrichs, P., & Hein, A. (2023, April). Estimating the Maximum Pushing Force of Robot Manipulators to Physically Assist Caregivers. In 2023 8th International Conference on Control and Robotics Engineering (ICCRE) (pp. 121-127). IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICCRE57112.2023.10155588

• Pauls A, Bauer JM, Diekmann R, Fudickar S, Hein A, Hellmers S, Lau S, Meyer J, von Holdt K, Koppelin F. (2023). Motivationsgründe und Vorstellungen über eine zukünftige Beteiligung älterer Menschen im Forschungs-und Entwicklungsprozess von Gesundheitstechnologien – eine Mixed Methods-Studie. Das Gesundheitswesen. 2023. doi: 10.1055/a-2042-9629

• Fifelski-von Böhlen, C., Brinkmann, A., Fudickar, S., Hellmers, S. & Hein, A. (2023). Technology-based education and training system for nursing professionals. Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-20664-1_7

• L. Büker, V. Quinten, M. Hackbarth, S. Hellmers, R. Diekmann, und A. Hein, "How the Processing Mode Influences Azure Kinect Body Tracking Results" Sensors, vol. 23, iss. 2, 2023. doi: 10.3390/s23020878

2022

• J. H. Röhl, S. Hellmers, R. Diekmann, und A. Hein, "Concept of an Observation-driven Android Robot-Patient with individualized Communication Skills" 9th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob), 2022.

• S. Lau, S. Hellmers, J. Koschate, M. Hackbarth, und T. Zieschang, "Influence of rollator use on walking speed, balance and arm swing" Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, vol. 55, iss. 1, 2022.

• C. F. Böhlen, A. Brinkmann, S. Fudickar, S. Hellmers, und A. Hein, "Technology-Based Education and Training System for Nursing Professionals" in Proc. Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, Cham, 2022.

• J. Meyer, T. Ratz, A. Pauls, S. Hellmers, S. Boll, S. Fudickar, A. Hein, J. M. Bauer, F. Koppelin, S. Lippke, M. Peters, C. R. Pischke, C. Voelcker-Rehage, H. Zeeb, und S. Forberger, "Designing and applying technology for prevention—Lessons learned in AEQUIPA and its implications for future research and practice" Frontiers in Public Health, vol. 10, 2022. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.832922

• R. Diekmann, S. Hellmers, S. Lau, A. Heinks, L. Elgert, J. M. Bauer, T. Zieschang, und A. Hein, "Are vertical jumps able to predict 24-month follow-up functional geriatric assessment in a healthy community-dwelling older cohort?" Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, vol. 34, iss. 11, 2022.

• B. Friedrich, E. Steen, S. Hellmers, J. M. Bauer, und A. Hein, "Estimating the Gait Speed of Older Adults in Smart Home Environments" SN Computer Science, vol. 3, iss. 2, 2022.

• S. Fudickar, A. Pauls, S. Lau, S. Hellmers, K. Gebel, R. Diekmann, J. M. Bauer, A. Hein, und F. Koppelin, "Measurement System for Unsupervised Standardized Assessments of Timed Up and Go Test and 5 Times Chair Rise Test in Community Settings—A Usability Study" Sensors, vol. 22, iss. 3, p. 731, 2022.

• T. Stuckenschneider, J. Koschate, E. Dunker, N. Reeck, M. Hackbarth, S. Hellmers, R. Kwiecien, S. Lau, A. Levke Brütt, A. Hein, und others, "Sentinel fall presenting to the emergency department (SeFallED)--protocol of a complex study including long-term observation of functional trajectories after a fall, exploration of specific fall risk factors, and patients’ views on falls prevention" BMC geriatrics, vol. 22, iss. 1, 2022.

• C. Kowalski, A. Brinkmann, S. Hellmers, C. Fifelski-von Böhlen, und A. Hein, "Comparison of a VR-based and a rule-based robot control method for assistance in a physical human-robot collaboration scenario" in Proc. 2022 31st IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), 2022. doi: 10.1109/RO-MAN53752.2022.9900779

• C. F. Böhlen, A. Brinkmann, S. Fudickar, S. Hellmers, und A. Hein, "Technology-Based Education and Training System for Nursing Professionals" in Proc. Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, Cham, 2022.

• S. Hellmers, A. Brinkmann, C. F. Böhlen, S. Lau, R. Diekmann, und A. Hein, "Posture and Mechanical Load Assessment During Patient Transfers" SN Computer Science, vol. 3, p. 375, 2022. doi: 10.1007/s42979-022-01263-1

2021

• S. Hellmers, Technikgestütztes klinisches Assessment der körperlichen Funktionalität für ältere Menschen, Verlag Dr. Hut, 2021.

• A. Brinkmann., C. F. Böhlen., S. Hellmers., O. Meyer., R. Diekmann., und A. Hein. "Physical Burden in Manual Patient Handling: Quantification of Lower Limb EMG Muscle Activation Patterns of Healthy Individuals Lifting Different Loads Ergonomically" in Proc. Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5 HEALTHINF: HEALTHINF, 2021. doi: 10.5220/0010247804510458

• C. F. Böhlen., A. Brinkmann., S. Fudickar., S. Hellmers., und A. Hein. "Evaluating a Multi Depth Camera System to Consolidate Ergonomic Work in the Education of Caregivers" in Proc. Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5 HEALTHINF: HEALTHINF, 2021. doi: 10.5220/0010186500390046

• S. Hellmers., A. Brinkmann., C. F. Böhlen., S. Lau., R. Diekmann., und A. Hein. "Assessing Postures and Mechanical Loads during Patient Transfers" in Proc. Proceedings of the 14th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5 HEALTHINF: HEALTHINF, 2021. doi: 10.5220/0010155300210029

2020

• C. Lübbe, B. Friedrich, S. Fudickar, S. Hellmers, und A. Hein, "Feature Based Random Forest Nurse Care Activity Recognition using Accelerometer Data" in Proc. Adjunct Proceedings of the 2020 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing and Proceedings of the 2020 ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computers, 2020.

• R. Diekmann, S. Hellmers, L. Elgert, S. Fudickar, A. Heinks, S. Lau, J. Bauer, T. Zieschang, und A. Hein, "Minimizing comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify deterioration of physical performance in a healthy community-dwelling older cohort: longitudinal data of the AEQUIPA Versa study" Aging clinical and experimental research, 2020.

• S. Hellmers, L. Peng, S. Lau, R. Diekmann, L. Elgert, J. M. Bauer, A. Hein, und S. Fudickar, "Activity Scores of Older Adults Based on Inertial Measurement Unit Data in Everyday Life" in Proc. Proceedings of the 13th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5: HEALTHINF, (BIOSTEC 2020), 2020.

• C. F. von Böhlen, A. Brinkmann, C. Kowalski, O. Meyer, S. Hellmers, und A. Hein, "Reducing Caregiver’s Physical Strain in Manual Patient Transfer with Robot Support" in Proc. 2020 5th International Conference on Automation, Control and Robotics Engineering (CACRE), 2020. doi: 10.1109/CACRE50138.2020.9230324

• C. F. von Böhlen, A. Brinkmann, S. Mävers, S. Hellmers, und A. Hein, "Virtual Reality Integrated Multi-Depth-Camera-System for Real-Time Telepresence and Telemanipulation in Caregiving" in Proc. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality (AIVR), 2020. doi: 10.1109/AIVR50618.2020.00059

• S. Fudickar, S. Hellmers, S. Lau, R. Diekmann, J. M. Bauer, und A. Hein, "Measurement System for Unsupervised Standardized Assessment of Timed “Up \& Go” and Five Times Sit to Stand Test in the Community—A Validity Study" Sensors, vol. 20, iss. 10, p. 2824, 2020.

2019

• C. Lins, D. Eckhoff, A. Klausen, S. Hellmers, A. Hein, und S. Fudickar, "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality parameters from motion capture data using Differential Evolution fitting of sinusoids" Applied Soft Computing, 2019. doi: 10.1016/j.asoc.2019.03.023

• S. Hellmers, S. Fudickar, S. Lau, L. Elgert, R. Diekmann, J. M. Bauer, und A. Hein, "Measurement of the Chair Rise Performance of Older People Based on Force Plates and IMUs" Sensors, vol. 19, iss. 6, 2019. doi: 10.3390/s19061370

• S. Hellmers, S. Lau, R. Diekmann, L. Dasenbrock, T. Kromke, J. M. Bauer, S. Fudickar, und A. Hein, "Evaluation of Power-Based Stair Climb Performance via Inertial Measurement Units" in Proc. Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, Cham, 2019.

2018

• C. Lins, A. Klausen, S. Fudickar, S. Hellmers, M. Lipprandt, R. Röhrig, und A. Hein, "Determining Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Parameters with Differential Evolution Optimization of Sinusoidal Curves" in Proc. Proceedings of the 11th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5: AI4Health,, 2018. doi: 10.5220/0006732806650670

• S. Hellmers, S. Fudickar, L. Dasenbrock, A. Heinks, J. M. Bauer, und A. Hein, "A Model-Based Approach for Jump Analyses Regarding Strength and Balance" in Proc. Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, Cham, 2018.

• S. Hellmers., T. Kromke., L. D. ., A. Heinks., J. M. Bauer., A. Hein., und S. Fudickar. "Stair Climb Power Measurements via Inertial Measurement Units - Towards an Unsupervised Assessment of Strength in Domestic Environments" in Proc. Proceedings of the 11th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5: HEALTHINF, 2018. doi: 10.5220/0006543900390047

• S. Hellmers, B. Izadpanah, L. Dasenbrock, R. Diekmann, J. M. Bauer, A. Hein, und S. Fudickar, "Towards an Automated Unsupervised Mobility Assessment for Older People Based on Inertial TUG Measurements" Sensors, vol. 18, iss. 10, 2018. doi: 10.3390/s18103310

2017

• S. Hellmers, S. Fudickar, C. Büse, L. Dasenbrock, A. Heinks, J. M. Bauer, und A. Hein, "Technology supported geriatric assessment" , 2017.

• S. Hellmers, S. Fudickar, L. Dasenbrock, A. Heinks, J. M. Bauer, und A. Hein, "Understanding Jump Landing as an Oscillating System: A Model-based Approach of Balance and Strength Analyses" in Proc. Proceedings of the 10th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 5: HEALTHINF, (BIOSTEC 2017), 2017. doi: 10.5220/0006171101590168

• S. Hellmers, E. Steen, L. Dasenbrock, A. Heinks, J. M. Bauer, S. Fudickar, und A. Hein, "Towards a Minimized Unsupervised Technical Assessment of Physical Performance in Domestic Environments" in Proc. Proceedings of the 11th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, New York, NY, USA, 2017. doi: 10.1145/3154862.3154882

• S. Hellmers, S. Fudickar, E. Lange, C. Lins, und A. Hein, "Validation of a Motion Capture Suit for Clinical Gait Analysis" in Proc. Proceedings of the 11th EAI International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, New York, NY, USA, 2017. doi: 10.1145/3154862.3154884

2016

• L. Dasenbrock, A. Heinks, S. Hellmers, L. Böhmer, B. Sahlmann, S. Fudickar, A. Hein, und J. M. Bauer, "Sarkopenie und Muskelpower bei selbständig lebenden Senioren – Erste Ergebnisse der Versa Studie" in Proc. Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2016, p. 121.