Engineering to enhance human mobility, play, and exploration
Undergraduate, Mechanical Engineering – Olin College of Engineering
Ava is interested in exploring the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, and personality psychology to develop assistive technologies. At the Steele Lab, she works on optimizing musculoskeletal models for children with cerebral palsy.
Dance, Reading, Drawing
EDUCATIONUndergraduate, Mechanical Engineering, minor in Applied Mathematics – University of Washington
Robin is interested in the broad interdisciplinary study between mechanical engineering and biomedical research. In particular, he is interested in using mechanical engineering knowledge to better understand and quantify how the human body works, and in return designing to improve the life of people. His previous research projects were focused on cell biomechanics, and his current research is on the motor control strategy in clinical gait emulation.
travel, photography, badminton, movies
EDUCATIONBS, Bioengineering and Minor in Applied Mathematics – University of Washington
During her time in the lab she worked to develop a website to make EMG and synergy calculation more accessible for clinicians and researchers. Her current research interests are in motor control, EMG and motor unit analysis, and the production of tools to better assist analysis in these areas.
EDUCATIONB.S. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington
Doctorate in Physical Therapy – University of Washington
Brandon is interested in biomechanics and using technology to augment rehabilitation interventions. He is currently investigating the validity and reliability of HuskySTEPS, a mobile application measuring Shank-
EDUCATIONBachelor of Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Art, Rhode Island School of Design
Makoto is interested in integrating the design, engineering, and scientific processes to facilitate the creation of objects and environments that better accommodate the human body and mind. In research, this manifests as an examination of human biomechanics to create effective, desirable orthoses. He initially joined the lab to assist in the development of an open-source novel upper limb body-powered orthosis that utilized additive manufacturing techniques for prototyping and production. He is now preparing to assist in research that will inform the optimal design, tuning, and alignment of ankle-foot orthoses.