Study level

  • PhD

Faculty/School

Faculty of Engineering

School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Centre for Robotics

Supervisors

Professor Will Browne
Position
Professor and Chair in Manufacturing Robotics
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering

Overview

An active stroke rehabilitation orthotic is needed to assist the multitude of people affected by stroke each year. Several prototype hardware systems have been constructed, so we know the concept is feasible. Development for medical approval and manufacture is needed. Plus, artificial intelligence that adapts the rehabilitation strategies to help users

Research activities

  1. Critically evaluate the field of stroke rehabilitation using orthotics.
  2. Understand design constraints and requirements in consultation with medical professionals.
  3. Design and fabrication of prototype designs.
  4. Experimental testing and validation in controlled settings.

Outcomes

  1. New prototype designs for stroke rehabilitation orthotic.
  2. Validation of their readiness for medical approval.
  3. Validation of manufacturability.

Skills and experience

  • The applicant is expected to have a background in either engineering (mechanical, electrical, medical, design, control, mechatronics), robotics or a relevant field.
  • A master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with excellent academic record is desirable.
  • The candidate must be familiar with computer-aided design and fabrication.
  • The student must be interested in developing hardware and setting up experimental platforms.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are expected.
  • Proficiency in a programming language is a bonus.

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