Abstract Archive

Critical to the advancement of bionic technology that emulates or extends normal physiological function is the design of tissue-synthetic interfaces connecting the human body with electromechanics. In this talk, I describe research activities underway to advance mechanical and electrical interfaces ...

Movement is critical to both our cognitive and physical health. As our lifestyles have become more sedentary, running has become one of the most popular ways to remain fit. Unfortunately, running injuries are common with 30-40% of runners becoming injured in a given year. With nearly 60 million Amer...

The fast-evolving field of robotics offers tantalizing potential to help individuals who lost motor functions. However, only in science-fiction movies do we see people casually moving around in robotic suits in their daily lives. Current technology still faces many challenges, like cost, usability,...