The Mechatronics and Robotics Research Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The lab is directed by Professor Frank Sup. We focus on the advancement of physical human-machine interaction. The core of the lab’s research is human-centered mechatronic design in developing collaborative and rehabilitative technologies. The research topics include wearable robotics, such as intelligent prosthetics and exoskeletons, human motion simulation and prediction, and advanced design and control structures and methodologies. We strive to expand the boundaries in the research community while providing a hands-on learning environment in leading-edge science.
Leveraging Fluid Structure Interaction principles to design underwater assistive gait systems
Using bioelectrical signals, like EMG, and motion to continuously predict future human joint movements for robotic teleoperation
Creating the groundwork for modularized robotic educational tools that nursing and engineering students can use to increase familiarity with robots that may be encountered in the workplace
Focused on creating sensors for measuring pressures and forces for interactions with soft bodies
Developing advanced methods for capturing human and robotic motion and new technologies for recording human biomechanics.
Predicting optimal behavior of wearable robotics to optimize the user’s performance, efficiency, and loading of their limbs based on their individual constraints and needs
