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Labbers Shriya Srinivasan and Irmandy Wicaksono featured in docuseries The Road to 2050

The Road to 2050, a six-part docuseries from The Franklin Institute, examines the ways that today's technology will shape the future.

via The Franklin Institute · March 9, 2023
in Responsive Environments · Biomechatronics
#health #sensors #biomechanics +5 more
Research
Biomechatronics

Enhancing human physical capability

#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +65 more
Accepting Applicants
Project Research

Design of a 2-Degree-of-Freedom Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis for Rock Climbing

Lower extremity amputation leads to limitations of biological function of individuals, which leads to challenges remaining physically activ…

in Biomechatronics
Eva Nates · Emily Rogers +3 more
#biomechanics #mechanical engineering #mechatronics +1 more
Research
Responsive Environments

Augmenting and mediating human experience, interaction, and perception with sensor networks

#robotics #design #virtual reality +66 more
Accepting Applicants
Research
Space Exploration Initiative

Space Exploration Initiative

#robotics #design #virtual reality +68 more
Article Research

Hugh Herr's new prosthetic tech uses magnets

Magnetomicrometry uses implantable magnets to track the position of muscles, potentially improving the control and efficacy of prosthetics.

via Amplitude · Dec. 30, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#sensors #mechatronics #prosthetics +2 more
Article Research

The Pacemaker: Magnetomicrometry for Prosthetic Control

Magnetomicrometry has exciting prospects for the control of wearable robotics, including prostheses and exoskeletons.

via The Pacemaker · Dec. 1, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +3 more
Article Research

Brown, MIT researchers validate new methodology for wireless muscle tracking

Two research papers published by Brown and MIT researchers focus on the possibility of employing improved muscle tracking technology.

via Brown Daily Herald · Nov. 18, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#human-computer interaction #sensors #electrical engineering +2 more
Article Research

Magnetic sensors track muscle length

Using a new technology, researchers hope to create better control systems for prosthetic limbs.

via MIT News · Oct. 25, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #biotechnology #human augmentation +4 more
Project Research

Neural Control of Upper Extremity Prostheses

Existing upper extremity prosthesis controllers have limited functionality and place high cognitive demands on users, both of which contrib…

in Biomechatronics
Michael Fernandez · Hugh Herr
#bioengineering #biomechanics #prosthetics +3 more
Article Research

Hugh Herr talks to the Boston Globe about the collaboration that led to a new amputation procedure

A team of Boston surgeons and scientists has developed a new approach to amputation.

via The Boston Globe · March 31, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#bioengineering #biomechanics #prosthetics +3 more
Project Research

Design and Clinical Evaluation of a Digital Transtibial Prosthetic Interface

The prosthetic interface consists of a compliant liner and rigid socket, and conventionally has been made through a very hands-on artisinal…

in Biomechatronics
Duncan Lee · Francesca Riccio-Ackerman +3 more
#design #biomechanics #mechanical engineering +2 more
Project Research

In the field: improving health equity in prosthetic care

As we work to improve prosthetic care in the US and in countries around the world, we are committed to learning from our most valuable asse…

in Biomechatronics
David Moinina Sengeh · Elizabeth Pettit +2 more
#health #public health #prosthetics +1 more
Publication Research

Flexible Dry Electrodes for EMG Acquisition within Lower Extremity Prosthetic Sockets

Yeon, Seong Ho, et al. "Flexible Dry Electrodes for EMG Acquisition within Lower Extremity Prosthetic Sockets." 2020 8th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob). IEEE.

Proceedings, Nov. 2020
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #biomechanics #prosthetics
Archived
Research
Mediated Matter

Designing for, with, and by nature

#robotics #design #architecture +34 more
Not Accepting Applicants
Project Research

SpaceHuman 2.0

SpaceHuman is a soft robotics device designed to facilitate the exploration of environments with reduced gravity in a view of democratizati…

in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
Valentina Sumini · Joseph A. Paradiso +2 more
#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +16 more
Article Research

Virtual Event – ‘Augmented’: The future of brain-controlled prosthetic limbs

Alum Shriya Srinivasan, Dr. Matthew Carty, climber Jim Ewing, and others join STAT and Nova PBS for a conversation about the Augmented film.

via STAT News · Feb. 25, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#bioengineering #human-machine interaction #biomechanics +4 more
Post Research

Augmented | Nova PBS episode featuring Hugh Herr

"Augmented" is a Nova PBS documentary episode that premiers Wednesday, 2/23, featuring Biomechatronics group head Hugh Herr.

Feb. 23, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #bioengineering #human-machine interaction +10 more
Article Research

‘Augmented’ documentary charts what is gained from a reimagined amputation

Augmented is a Nova PBS documentary produced by STAT News, which follows the development of a new amputation procedure and bionic prostheses

via The Boston Globe · Feb. 22, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#bioengineering #human-machine interaction #biomechanics +4 more
Article Research

Making her way through MIT

Graduate student Lucy Du designs novel prosthetics and seeks to inspire others to pursue engineering.

via MIT News · Dec. 7, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #bioengineering #learning +6 more
Project Research

Democratizing prosthetic and diabetic care: A resilient model for healthcare delivery

As developers of prosthetic technology, we’re dedicated to understanding the challenges that people with limb loss face, not just after amp…

in Biomechatronics
Hugh Herr · Joel Huegel +7 more
#health #primary healthcare #public health +4 more
Publication Research

Magnetomicrometry

C. R. Taylor, S. S. Srinivasan, S. H. Yeon, M. K. O'Donnell, T. J. Roberts, H. M. Herr, Magnetomicrometry, Sci.Robot. 6, eabg0656 (2021), DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abg0656

Academic Paper, Aug. 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #human-computer interaction #health +8 more
Project Research

Agonist-antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI)

Humans can accurately sense the position, speed, and torque of their limbs, even with their eyes shut. This sense, known as proprioception,…

in Biomechatronics
Gabriel Friedman · Roman Stolyarov +14 more
#robotics #artificial intelligence #bioengineering +17 more
Project Research

MultiDIC: a MATLAB Toolbox for Multi-View 3D Digital Image Correlation

Three-dimensional Digital Image Correlation (3D-DIC) is a non-contact optical-numerical technique for evaluating the dynamic mechanica…

in Biomechatronics
Dana Solav · Kevin Mattheus Moerman +1 more
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +1 more
Project Research

Computational Biomechanics

This research track focuses on the use of computational (and experimental) techniques to understand the biomechanical behavior of human tis…

in Biomechatronics
Hugh Herr · Dana Solav +4 more
#bioengineering #3d printing #biomechanics +1 more
Project Research

Personalized Bionics for Dynamic Gait

The design of next-generation bionic ankles and knees aims to improve bionic actuators on all metrics: range of motion, power density, band…

in Biomechatronics
Matthew Handford · Matthew Carney +4 more
#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +17 more
Project Research

Mechatronic Systems

Mechanical, electrical, and dynamic control systems recreate biological behavior with synthetic hardware.

in Biomechatronics
Matthew Handford · Lucy Du +8 more
#robotics #computer science #biomechanics +4 more
Project Research

Neural Interfaces

Nerve-Muscle Graft Chamber and micro-channel arrays tor interface to peripheral nerves for prosthesis control. This research effort co…

in Biomechatronics
Hugh Herr · Shriya Srinivasan +6 more
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Project Research

Transdermal Optogenetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Optogenetic techniques have recently been applied to peripheral nerves as a scientific tool with the translatable goal…

in Biomechatronics
Shriya Srinivasan · Edward Boyden +3 more
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +3 more
Project Research

Terrain-Adaptive Lower Limb Prosthesis

Although there have been great advances in the control of lower extremity prostheses, transitioning between terrains such as ramps or stair…

in Biomechatronics
Hugh Herr · Roman Stolyarov
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Project Research

Neural interface technology for advanced prosthetic limbs

Recent advances in artificial limbs have resulted in the provision of powered ankle and knee function for lower extremity amputees and powe…

in Biomechatronics
Hugh Herr · Shriya Srinivasan +7 more
#robotics #bioengineering #health +9 more
Article Research

‘I can still feel it’: Groundbreaking arm amputation surgery makes a ‘phantom’ hand seem real

Read about the first upper-limb amputation performed using the AMI procedure created by Media Lab researchers + Brigham and Women’s Hospital

via STAT · Sept. 14, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #bioengineering #health +5 more
Article Research

Magnets can make prosthetic limbs more versatile and easier to control

A whole new mode of communication between prosthesis and user.

via Mashable · Sept. 9, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #human-computer interaction #health +3 more
Article Research

MIT develops tiny magnetic beads that can help control prosthetic limbs better

A recent feature in Designboom highlights research conducted by the Biomechatronics group that describes magnetomicrometry.

via Designboom · Sept. 2, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #human-computer interaction #health +4 more
Project Research

Magnetomicrometry: Tissue Tracking via Implanted Magnetic Beads

Amputation, muscle weakness, and nerve damage can make it difficult to perform simple daily tasks. In this project, we are developing a mi…

in Biomechatronics
Cameron Taylor · Seong Ho Yeon +1 more
#robotics #human-computer interaction #health +16 more
Post Research

Improving prosthetic control using magnetomicrometry

We plan to use magnetomicrometry to provide natural control over prosthetic limbs

Aug. 18, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #sensors #mechatronics +5 more
Article Research

Bionics: The Future of Prosthetics

Hugh Herr discusses the implications of the technology behind his work, from regenerative medicine and surgery to elderly mobility.

via Create the Future: An Engineering Podcast · June 1, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#bioengineering #health #biomechanics +4 more
Article Research

New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs

Reconnecting muscle pairs during amputation gives patients more sensory feedback from the limb.

via MIT News · Feb. 15, 2021
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #biomechanics #wellbeing +2 more
Project Research

Flexible dry electrodes for EMG acquisition within prosthetic sockets

Acquisition of surface electromyography (sEMG) from a person with an amputated lower extremity (LE) during prosthesis-assisted walking rema…

in Biomechatronics
Seong Ho Yeon · Tsung-Han Hsieh +5 more
#robotics #human-machine interaction #wearable computing +5 more
Post Research

U.S. Postal Stamp features research from Biomechatronics group

For the robotics category of the innovation series, the USPS chose the bionic prosthesis designed by Media Lab PhD graduate Matt Carney

Aug. 3, 2020
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #communications #alumni +2 more
Article Research

New US postage stamp highlights MIT research

The stamp is part of a new USPS series on innovation, representing computing, biomedicine, genome sequencing, robotics, and solar technology

via MIT News · Aug. 2, 2020
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #communications #alumni +2 more
Article Research

This MIT engineer built his own bionic leg

Everett Lawson and Matt Carney worked with Biomechatronics group head Hugh Herr to fit Everett with a bionic prosthesis.

via Bloomberg · Dec. 2, 2019
in Biomechatronics
#technology #prosthetics #bionics
Article Research

MIT’s robotic tail could aid crew operations in space

Developed by a team of Media Lab researchers, SpaceHuman is a seahorse-inspired additive prosthetic for use in microgravity environments.

via Hackster.io · May 15, 2020
in Responsive Environments · Space Exploration Initiative
#space #technology #zero gravity +1 more
Article Research

Podcast: Designing next-generation bionic limbs

Matt Carney discusses his interest in humanoid robots and the importance of design aesthetics and user experience in developing prostheses.

via ASME TechCast · May 11, 2020
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #design #technology +2 more
Article Research

How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect a new amputation procedure

Cristina Quinn profiles Morgan Stickney, an elite swimmer who's the first person to undergo a bilateral Ewing amputation.

via PBS NewsHour · Feb. 11, 2020
in Biomechatronics
#health #technology #prosthetics +2 more
Article Research

Surgeons test-drive the amputation of the future with a mail-order limb, rerouted nerve, and prosthetic hand that grips like the real thing

A research team, including members of the Biomechatronics group, devises a new surgery for hand amputations and prostheses.

via STAT News · Dec. 12, 2019
in Biomechatronics
#health #technology #prosthetics +1 more
Article Research

Swimmer with bionic legs plans to keep on swimming

Morgan Stickney is an elite swimmer who's helping pave the way for the next generation of bionic prosthetics and para-athletes.

via WGBH News · Nov. 14, 2019
in Biomechatronics
#health #technology #prosthetics +2 more
Article Research

From 3D-printed limbs to semi-autonomous race cars

Envisioning the future (and challenges) of designing affordable technology-enabled mobility devices.

via MIT News · Nov. 1, 2019
in Fluid Interfaces
#robotics #3d printing #technology +2 more
Publication Research

On prosthetic control: A regenerative agonist-antagonist myoneural interface

S. S. Srinivasan, M. J. Carty, P. W. Calvaresi, T. R. Clites, B. E. Maimon, C. R. Taylor, A. N. Zorzos, H. Herr, On prosthetic control : A regenerative agonist-antagonist myoneural interface, 2, eaan2971 (2017).

Article, May 2017
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +1 more
Article Research

The whiz kid building a better cyborg

Because old-school surgical amputation hasn’t kept up with modern-day medicine.

via OZY · April 1, 2019
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #biology #prosthetics +1 more
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Project Research

Closed-Loop Optogenetics for Peripheral Nerve Control

Electrical stimulation (FES) is the current clinical stimulation modality used to restore function and provide therapy in a variety of clin…

in Biomechatronics
Shriya Srinivasan · Benjamin Maimon +1 more
#technology #prosthetics #bionics
Archived
Article Research

Leg nerves activated by light offer new path to restoring mobility

New optogenetic technique could help restore limb movement, treat muscle tremor.

via MIT News · Dec. 26, 2018
in Biomechatronics
#technology #prosthetics #bionics
Article Research

Prosthetic limb restores a sense of body position

New device gives an amputee the ability to feel the location of his foot

via Scientific American · Aug. 1, 2018
in Biomechatronics
#health #biomechanics #prosthetics
Publication Research

Human walking model predicts joint mechanics electromyography and mechanical economy

K. Endo and H. Herr. Human walking model predicts joint mechanics, electromyography and mechanical economy, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), St. Louis, MO, Oct. 2009.

Proceedings, Oct. 2009
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

An artificial gastrocnemius for a transtibial prosthesis

K. Endo, E. Swart, H. M. Herr, An artificial gastrocnemius for a transtibial prosthesis, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC, 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE, pp.5034-5037, Sep. 2009.

Academic Paper, Sept. 2009
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Counterpoint: Artificial legs do not make artificially fast running speeds possible

R. Kram, A. M. Grabowski, C. P. McGowan, M. B. Brown, and H. M. Herr. Counterpoint: Artificial legs do not make artificially fast running speeds possible, Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 108, no. 4, pp. 1012–1014, Apr. 2010.

Academic Paper, Nov. 2009
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Control of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis based on a neuromuscular model

M. F. Eilenberg, H. Geyer, and H. M. Herr. Control of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis based on a neuromuscular model, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 164-173, 2010.

Academic Paper, April 2010
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Optimal workloop energetics of muscle-actuated systems an impedance matching view

W. Farahat and H. M. Herr. Optimal workloop energetics of muscle-actuated systems an impedance matching view, PLoS Computational Biology, vol. 6, no. 6, 2010.

Academic Paper, June 2010
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

A muscle-reflex model that encodes principles of legged mechanics produces human walking dynamics and muscle activities

H. Geyer and H. Herr. A muscle-reflex model that encodes principles of legged mechanics produces human walking dynamics and muscle activities, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering, 2010.

Academic Paper, June 2010
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Antagonistic Active Knee Prosthesis. A Metabolic Cost of Walking Comparison with a Variable-Damping Prosthetic Knee

E. C. Martinez-Villalpando, L. M. Mooney, G. A. Elliott and H. M. Herr. Antagonistic Active Knee Prosthesis. A Metabolic Cost of Walking Comparison with a Variable-Damping Prosthetic Knee, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC, 2011 Annual International Conference of the IEEE, 2011.

Academic Paper, Aug. 2011
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

The biomechanics and energetics of human running using an elastic knee exoskeleton

G. Elliott, G.S. Sawicki, A. Marecki, H. Herr. The biomechanics and energetics of human running using an elastic knee exoskeleton, International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 2013.

Proceedings, June 2013
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Effects of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis on kinetic loading of the contralateral limb: a case series

D. Hill and H. M. Herr. Effects of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis on kinetic loading of the contralateral limb: a case series, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 2013.

Proceedings, June 2013
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Proportional EMG Control of Ankle Plantar Flexion in a Powered Transtibial Prosthesis

J. Wang, O. A. Kannape, and H. M. Herr Proportional EMG Control of Ankle Plantar Flexion in a Powered Transtibial Prosthesis, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 2013

Proceedings, June 2013
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Continuously-Variable Series-Elastic Actuator

L. M. Mooney and H. M. Herr Continuously-Variable Series-Elastic Actuator, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 2013

Proceedings, June 2013
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

A model of muscle-tendon function in human walking

K. Endo and H. Herr. A model of muscle-tendon function in human walking, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Kobe, Japan, May 2009.

Proceedings, May 2009
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

Active orthoses for the lower-limbs- Challenges and state of the art

A. Dollar and H. M. Herr. Active orthoses for the lower-limbs- Challenges and state of the art, Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), Noordwijk, Netherlands, pp. 968-977, Jun. 2007.

Proceedings, June 2007
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
Publication Research

A quasi-passive model of human leg function in level-ground walking

K. Endo, D. Paluska, and H.M. Herr. A quasi-passive model of human leg function in level-ground walking, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Beijing, China, Oct. 2006.

Proceedings, Oct. 2006
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #health #human-machine interaction +2 more
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