Redesigning the PC-HAND project in order to improve portability, reduce heft, and provide increased comfort to the user, and increase reliability of the device.
Designing a novel AFO with plantarflexion and dorsiflexion assist that is self powered, driven through variable hydraulic units, and contains sensors to measure important gait parameters.
Designing a model of the beating heart which utlizes hydraulics,
so the electic motors and drive pistons can be away from the magnetic scanner of an MRI machine.
A single leg walking assist device that will be designed to aid those with lower extremity weakness. In the long term, the project will be a first generation prototype for a dual leg assist device.
Improving the recovery of Total Knee Arthroplasty patients, by reducing recovery time and increasing final muscle strength to the levels of an undiseased knee.
Pressure Controlled Hand Assistive and Non-Cumbrous Device (PC-HAND) [2008]
The design of a glove-like device to be worn on the hand of an individual, and used in conjunction with his/her existing hand dexterity to amplify pinching and grasping strength.
The design of an ankle-foot orthosis that will limit the range of motion in dorsiflexion for arthritic patients, thus alleviating pain and restoring stability
The design of a portable aluminum force plate aiming to contirubte to the athletic community by evaluating pitching movement and investigating human fatigue