Engineering to enhance human mobility, play, and exploration
EDUCATIONUndergraduate, Electrical Engineering, UW
Cuong is interested in using depth sensor technology to improve human-machine interfaces in the clinical environment. He worked to develop a program to track thumb motion using an Intel depth camera.
Hiking, Soccer, Traveling
EDUCATIONBS, Mechanical Engineering, UW
Alex is interested in simplification of fabrication techniques with the use of 3D-printing in order to increase the accessibility of orthotic devices for patients with Spinal Cord Injury. She is now continuing her education at Northwestern.
Hiking, Soccer, Poetry, Dancing, Jigsaw Puzzles
EDUCATIONBS, Mechanical Engineering – University of Pune, India
MS, Mechanical Engineering – University of Cincinnati, OH
Gaurav is interested in developing neurally controlled orthoses and prostheses to understand the impact of these devices in the rehabilitation of hand motor function. He was recently awarded one of the first WRF Innovation Graduate Fellowships in Neuroengineering.
Squash, traveling, biking, and SCUBA diving
BS, Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington
Nathan is interested in leveraging current technologies in prostheses to provide a more natural gait to individuals using traditional lower-limb orthoses. He is currently investigating methods of passive energy return for ankle foot orthoses.
Car Restoration, Backpacking, Soccer