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A Pilot Investigation to Determine if Pathogens are Present on Gel Liners Worn by Amputees
This project will explore the correlation of potentially harmful bacteria to various liner conditions such as age of the liner, material properties, and patient hygiene practices.
Research Project
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Open-Source Leg Research Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering
A new research article on the Open Source Leg project was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.
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IEEE Spectrum Profiles the Open Source Bionic Leg Project
IEEE Spectrum recently profiled the Open Source Bionic Leg project.
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Research Collaboration with CBM and Coapt Featured in O&P Edge, Crain's, Chicago Inno
Several news outlets recently profiled a newly funded research collaboration between the Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine and Coapt, LLC.
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Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Low-Cost Voluntary Closing Prosthetic Hand
Sheila Pach, a resident in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab/TEAMM Prosthetic Research Residency Program, recently presented on her research, "Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Low-Cost Voluntary Closing Prosthetic Hand."
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SRAlab Roundtable: Innovations in Prosthetic Control
Dr. Levi Hargrove, PhD, Scientific Chair of the Center for Bionic Medicine, recently presented on "Innovations in Prosthetic Control" at a recent SRAlab Roundtable Discussion.
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Evaluation of Powered Lower Limb Prostheses
To refine and evaluate socket design, mechanical components, control mechanisms, control electronics and training of powered lower limb prosthetic devices for amputees.
Age Range
Ages 18-95
Clinical Trial
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Quantitative Measurement of Cognitive Workload via EEG during Ambulation
The purpose of this study is to measure cognitive workload via EEG during ambulation.
Age Range
Ages 18-95
Clinical Trial
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Open-source Bionic Leg: First-of-its-kind Platform Aims to Rapidly Advance Prosthetics
A new open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by University of Michigan and AbilityLab is now available to the scientific community.
Press Release
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Low-Cost Arm System
Prosthetic arm and hand suitable for individuals in the United States who lack adequate insurance or for people in low-income countries with no prosthetic care.
Research Project
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Chicago Lab Creates Cutting-Edge Bionic Prosthetics
In a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Chicago, the next generation of bionic prosthetics is being developed at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Levi Hargrove Presents on Pattern Recognition
Levi Hargrove, PhD described how incorporating pattern recognition algorithms into motorized prosthetic limbs can improve user control.
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