What: Conducted graduate research with Prof. Steve Collins from the Biomechatronics Lab and Prof. Scott Delp from the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab.
Developed methods of controlling wearable robotic devices (exoskeletons) to enhance balance ability in older adults:
Skills: Real-time control, Sensor data processing and analysis (esp. related to health sensing, mobile devices, and wearables), Human Subjects experimental design and data analysis, Biomechanics, Mechatronics
Lessons: It is better to move than to wait until you have the perfect answer. In research, you seldom know the best approach. You have to become comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.
Awards: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Stanford Graduate Fellow (Medtronic Foundations Fellow)
Developed methods of controlling wearable robotic devices (exoskeletons) to enhance balance ability in older adults:
- Developed real-time controllers for exoskeletons that output assistive torque based on the user's state
- Planned and executed human subject pilot experiments using biomechanics tools (EMG, Respirometry, Motion Capture, Force plates) and simulation platforms (OpenSim) to study human response to exoskeletons
Skills: Real-time control, Sensor data processing and analysis (esp. related to health sensing, mobile devices, and wearables), Human Subjects experimental design and data analysis, Biomechanics, Mechatronics
Lessons: It is better to move than to wait until you have the perfect answer. In research, you seldom know the best approach. You have to become comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.
Awards: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Stanford Graduate Fellow (Medtronic Foundations Fellow)