Modelling Individual Skill in Collaborative Groups - Attribution-based Bayesian Knowledge Tracing

Collaborative Snap Circuits task

Attribution-based Bayesian Knowledge Tracing estimates individual learning from shared group work. In a study of 13 dyads, accounting for each learner’s contribution improved differentiation between partners, though predictions of post-test performance remained limited.

September 2025 · Ranul Vithanage

Smart Music Therapist 1.0: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Integrated Robotic Walker as a Therapeutic Companion for Gait Rehabilitation

Patient-assistive robotic walker prototype

A robotic walker combining rhythmic auditory stimulation, social interaction, and remote monitoring for gait rehabilitation. The system supports music therapy beyond clinical sessions while allowing therapists to monitor and consult with patients remotely.

November 2023 · Ranul Vithanage

Robust Autonomous Summoning Capabilities for a Patient Assistive Mobile Robot

Patient-assistive mobile robot prototype

A multimodal approach to summoning patient-assistive robots using sound localization, gesture recognition, and LiDAR-based navigation. Preliminary tests demonstrate operation without Wi-Fi or network-based indoor positioning, including when patients are out of sight.

November 2023 · Ranul Vithanage