Current and Previous Projects Include:
Environmental Imaging and Control for Exoskeletons to Improve Safety and Mobility
Funding Source: NIH/NIA
This project aims to provide exoskeleton users a practical way to adjust their suit’s gait to precisely achieve their
navigational goals.
Semi-autonomous Robotic Powered Wheelchair Functionality
Funding Source: NIH/NICHD
A commercially viable, add-on system to powered wheelchairs that enables short-term, short-distance assisted control features and functions to improve the mobility of its powered wheelchair users
The Development of a 3D Imaging and Classification System for Exoskeleton Systems
Funding Source: NIH/NIA
A system that aims to provide an exoskeleton's control system the required information to continuously determine features of the environment ahead thereby allowing an exoskeleton to adjust its kinematics properties accordingly.
Non-Contact Point of Care Device for Sleep Studies
Funding Source: NIH/NHLBI
This project will develop non-contact wireless technology that detects the breathing movements of a human chest while covered with pajamas and bed covers.
Wheelchair Optimal Route Planning for Public Urban and Indoor Spaces
Funding Source: NIDRR
A system which tracks the location of wheelchair users in indoor locations and provides wheelchair specific mobility guidance using a crowd-sources model of data collection.
Sensing and Control of Stand-To-Sit Motions of a Wearable Bionics Suit
Funding Source: NIDRR
A system which supports the independent use of exoskeletons in the home and community by adding the functionality to transition from standing to sitting in a safe manner.
A Driver Exclusive Interlock Device to Eliminate Distraction from Mobile Devices
Funding Source: CDC
A device which automatically controls a cellphone and locks out distracting functions preventing the user from using these features while driving.
At Home Gait Monitoring of Cerebral Palsy to Improve Orthotic Treatment
Funding Source: NIH/NIDCD
An embedded wearable device which monitors the in-community compliance and activities of patients with Cerebral Palsy.
Monitoring Technology for the Prevention of Falls in the Elderly
Funding Source: NIH/NIA
A tool to unobtrusively monitor gait in the elderly and detect increasing fall risk.
Low-Cost Tool for Diagnosis and Treatment-Tracking of Low Back Pain Patients
Funding Source: NIH/NCATS
A clinically viable tool to enable the diagnosis and treatment-tracking of low back pain patients.
Blind Orientation and Mobility Training using Simulated Environment Audio
Funding Source: NIDRR
A Virtual Reality Audio Simulator to enable the development of orientation and navigation skills for the blind.
Wireless Hearing Aid Notification and Alarm System
Funding Source: NIH/NIDCD
Develop wireless sound processing nodes that listen for the alert sounds and communicate directly with a hearing aid using new digital radio technology that is fully integrated in the hearing aid from the factory.
Self-Stabilizing Quad-rotor Helicopter Toy
Funding Source: Venture Capital
Designed, constructed, and tested an easy-to-use, self-stabilizing, tilt controlled quad-rotor helicopter toy for the consumer market.
Funding Source: NIH/NIA
This project aims to provide exoskeleton users a practical way to adjust their suit’s gait to precisely achieve their
navigational goals.
Semi-autonomous Robotic Powered Wheelchair Functionality
Funding Source: NIH/NICHD
A commercially viable, add-on system to powered wheelchairs that enables short-term, short-distance assisted control features and functions to improve the mobility of its powered wheelchair users
The Development of a 3D Imaging and Classification System for Exoskeleton Systems
Funding Source: NIH/NIA
A system that aims to provide an exoskeleton's control system the required information to continuously determine features of the environment ahead thereby allowing an exoskeleton to adjust its kinematics properties accordingly.
Non-Contact Point of Care Device for Sleep Studies
Funding Source: NIH/NHLBI
This project will develop non-contact wireless technology that detects the breathing movements of a human chest while covered with pajamas and bed covers.
Wheelchair Optimal Route Planning for Public Urban and Indoor Spaces
Funding Source: NIDRR
A system which tracks the location of wheelchair users in indoor locations and provides wheelchair specific mobility guidance using a crowd-sources model of data collection.
Sensing and Control of Stand-To-Sit Motions of a Wearable Bionics Suit
Funding Source: NIDRR
A system which supports the independent use of exoskeletons in the home and community by adding the functionality to transition from standing to sitting in a safe manner.
A Driver Exclusive Interlock Device to Eliminate Distraction from Mobile Devices
Funding Source: CDC
A device which automatically controls a cellphone and locks out distracting functions preventing the user from using these features while driving.
At Home Gait Monitoring of Cerebral Palsy to Improve Orthotic Treatment
Funding Source: NIH/NIDCD
An embedded wearable device which monitors the in-community compliance and activities of patients with Cerebral Palsy.
Monitoring Technology for the Prevention of Falls in the Elderly
Funding Source: NIH/NIA
A tool to unobtrusively monitor gait in the elderly and detect increasing fall risk.
Low-Cost Tool for Diagnosis and Treatment-Tracking of Low Back Pain Patients
Funding Source: NIH/NCATS
A clinically viable tool to enable the diagnosis and treatment-tracking of low back pain patients.
Blind Orientation and Mobility Training using Simulated Environment Audio
Funding Source: NIDRR
A Virtual Reality Audio Simulator to enable the development of orientation and navigation skills for the blind.
Wireless Hearing Aid Notification and Alarm System
Funding Source: NIH/NIDCD
Develop wireless sound processing nodes that listen for the alert sounds and communicate directly with a hearing aid using new digital radio technology that is fully integrated in the hearing aid from the factory.
Self-Stabilizing Quad-rotor Helicopter Toy
Funding Source: Venture Capital
Designed, constructed, and tested an easy-to-use, self-stabilizing, tilt controlled quad-rotor helicopter toy for the consumer market.