I designed mechatronics, characterized neuromuscular dynamics, and led development of the MIT osseointegrated mechanoneural prosthesis. My work with the Biomechatronics Group demonstrated how amputated muscles can be configured to exceed the maximum movement speed of an intact limb.
More recently, I've been living aboard and refitting a sailboat to experience our changing climate up close and the progress of AI from a distance. Highlights include being marooned for months, learning to live without AC, and contemplating big questions regarding techno-religion.
I also offer academic consultations to professors on robotics research, but only when I'm not reading Byung-Chul Han or laying up fiberglass in the heat of the Caribbean sun.
Publications
Revisional augmentation of residual neuromusculature and training facilitate embodiment and control of a bionic knee prosthesis
Science Translational Medicine (anticipated) Preprint (pdf)
A wireless magnetic implant system for continuous neuromuscular sensing
Nature Sensors (anticipated) Preprint (pdf) Code Video 1 Video 2
Design and evaluation of a bone-anchored, neurally-controlled knee prosthesis
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation Paper (pdf)
Mechanoneural interfaces for bionic integration
Nature Reviews Bioengineering Paper (pdf)
Acquisition of surface EMG using flexible and low-profile electrodes for lower extremity neuroprosthetic control
IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics Paper (pdf)
Restoration of bilateral motor coordination from preserved agonist-antagonist coupling in amputation musculature
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation Paper (pdf)
Design and preliminary results of a reaction force series elastic actuator for bionic knee and ankle prostheses
IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics Paper (pdf)
Model-based adaptive control of transfemoral prostheses: Theory, simulation, and experiments
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems Paper (pdf)
Robust control of a powered transfemoral prosthesis device with experimental verification
American Control Conference Paper (pdf)
* Equal contribution.
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My first website (for posterity)
I've resurrected my old personal site that I made at the end of undergrad. The content is a bit embarassing, but honestly, I think the design still holds up 10 years later! I even made a prediction that sounds a lot like generative AI.