Institute of Biomedical Engineering

Researchers

Areas of Focus

  • Time-frequency representations
  • Artificial neural networks
  • Myoelectric signal modeling
  • Prosthetics and control systems
  • Rehabilitation and clinical studies
  • Ergonomics
  • Intelligent instrumentation
  • Embedded systems: hardware and software
  • Biomedical speech processing

Accomplishments

  • DARPA subcontract: "Prosthesis 2007" simultaneous control of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
  • DARPA subcontract: "Revolutionizing Prosthetics" dexterity and sensory perception that rivals an intact human limb.
  • AIF (2007): a prosthetic hand.
  • Wireless eHealth devices: motion analysis sensors and tools.