Director
ncsu [dot] eduBioelectronics Engineering (Including Biomechatronics)
Control, Robotics, and Mechatronics (Including Computational Intelligence, Control, Mechatronics, Robotics)
Student
ncsu [dot] educontrol systems, robotics, advance manufacturing, mechatronics
ncsu [dot] eduCurrently Matthew is focusing his research on the benefits of sensorimotor integration with regards to machine-learned control. Current research projects include the development of a modular multiplatform control environment to facilitate local and distributed sensorimotor integration, and the use of this integrated sensorimotor information to aid in the learning and evolutionary control of autonomous mobile robot colonies
ncsu [dot] eduWith the technology available, the maximum effectiveness of physical/occupational therapists is rapidly being achieved. Robot-assisted rehabilitation has numerous advantages over conventional rehabilitation methods. Studies conducted using common clinical scales suggest that robot-aided sensorimotor training results in functional gains and improvements in patient quality of life. Secondary to improving quality of life, robotic technology can decrease the burden that stroke patients place on the health care system. I am interested in developing an exoskeleton system that will assist stroke patients in upper extremity rehabilitation. Intelligent features and adjustment mechanisms will be utilized in order to maximize the population of patients who can use the upper-extremity system. The exoskeleton will be inexpensive and portable so that rehabilitation clinics can own multiple systems and train patients for eventual home use.
Alumni
ncsu [dot] eduCurrently, Carey is working on developing textile printed circuit boards for various applications. Such applications include a vital signs monitoring garment that measures heart rate and respiration. He is also investigating the use of wireless technologies like Bluetooth to develop wireless garments that can communicate with a distributed network or interface with a wireless PDA. Potentially such systems could be used to aid in monitoring military troops vitals during combat, children who are at risk for sudden infant death syndrome, and persons having ongoing health conditions. His previous work has focused on developing a pneumatically actuated garment for stroke rehabilitation.
ncsu [dot] eduBrooks is intrested in blurring the distinction between human and machine intelligence. His research focuses on utilizing neural signals to activate mechanical effectors and mechanical activation to provide sensory feedback.
ncsu [dot] eduRobotic surgery, medical devices and instrumentation
Robotically assisted phonomicrosurgery
yahoo [dot] comInterested in control algorithms using embedded system to develop optical communication system for mobile robot navigations.
ncsu [dot] eduCurrently Kyle is collaborating with researchers at the University of Utah to experiment on robot interactions with distributed sensor networks. Specifically his focus is on robotic repair of large area networks. His previous work has focused on acoustic sensing techniques and large area electronic textiles. He is also interested in biomimetic robotics and robotic search and rescue.
ncsu [dot] eduBio-robotics, automation, rehabilitation engineering, assistive robotics, sensors and actuators for biomedical applications, teleoperation, human-machine interface, knowledge-based control systems, instrumentation
