Anatomical Engineering Research

Advanced biomedical engineering research focusing on anatomical structures and medical applications

Research Laboratory

Visit our laboratory website to learn more about our ongoing research and publications in anatomical engineering. Our lab specializes in motion capture systems, biomechanical analysis, and innovative approaches to understanding human movement.

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Motion capture equipment setup in the anatomical engineering lab showing biomechanical research apparatus attached to a participant's leg
Motion Capture & Data Processing

As an undergraduate research assistant, I work extensively with Vicon motion capture systems to track and analyze human movement patterns. This cutting-edge technology allows us to capture precise biomechanical data for research into motor control, rehabilitation, and human performance.

Technical Expertise:

  • Vicon motion capture system operation and calibration
  • Nexus software for data processing and analysis
  • 3D biomechanical modeling and visualization
  • Human movement tracking and kinematic analysis
3D motion capture visualization showing human skeletal structure with colored markers and connecting lines on a grid background

3D Motion Capture Visualization in Vicon Nexus

Research Applications:

Data Collection & Processing

Comprehensive motion capture data collection using high-precision Vicon cameras, followed by detailed processing in Nexus software to extract meaningful biomechanical parameters.

Biomechanical Analysis

Advanced analysis of human movement patterns, joint kinematics, and motor control strategies to understand fundamental principles of human locomotion and motor function.

Research Publications & Presentations

My research contributions include work on referred control systems and EMG-driven interfaces, exploring how humans can intuitively control robotic devices through muscle activation patterns.

Featured Research Poster

Research poster titled 'A pilot study on the impact of proprioception on referred control' showing comprehensive experimental design, methodology, results with bar charts, and conclusions for EMG-controlled referred control systems by Michael J. Rose, Will Flanagan, Alizee M. Wouters, and Tyler R. Clites from UCLA
Robotic Engineering Projects

Development of bio-inspired robotic systems with multiple degrees of freedom for medical and research applications. These projects explore soft robotics principles, cable-driven actuation mechanisms, and EMG control systems.

Analog EMG Controlled Tentacle

4 Degrees of Freedom

Binary EMG Controlled Tentacle

4 Degrees of Freedom

Analog Joystick Controlled Tentacle

4 Degrees of Freedom

Cable Driven Tentacle

2 Degrees of Freedom

Cable Driven Finger Model

1 Degree of Freedom

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