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Seeking Research Participants for Study on Below-Elbow Amputation
The Center for Bionic Medicine is seeking research participants to complete a study that involves testing a multi-articulating prosthesis in our laboratory and at home.
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Dr. Hargrove's research featured in Newsweek article
Dr. Hargrove's research featured in Newsweek regarding importance of prosthetics research for the lives of veterans and civilians with limb loss.
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Limb Loss Awareness Month Recap
Read more about our events for Limb Loss Awareness Month, including advice from Paralympian Patrick Byrne.
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Learn How Prosthetic Limbs Work at Chicago Science Expo
Some members from our team will attend the 2018 Chicago Science Fest this Saturday to demonstrate how prosthetic limbs work.
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Artist Terrence Karpowicz: Making Graceful Art
Artist Terrence Karpowicz, a frequent research participant, discusses prosthetic technology and how losing his right leg influenced his approach to art.
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Intuitive Control of a Hybrid Prosthetic Leg During Ambulation
The objective of this research is to determine the clinical benefits of an innovative and lightweight powered leg controlled using our intent recognition framework in laboratory and community environments.
Age Range
18-95
Clinical Trial
Real Time Control of a Powered Prosthetic Leg Using Implanted EMG Signals with Sensory Feedback
We will conduct a first-in-human clinical trial to evaluate the effect of incorporating intramuscular EMG signals (obtained using a fully wireless implantable system), compared to surface EMG signals, on function ambulation and non-weight-bearing control of a powered leg prosthesis.
Research Project
Intuitively Controlled Virtual Reality System to Treat Phantom Limb Pain
We will develop a commercially viable VR rehabilitation system (called the Coapt PLP Management System) which can be deployed at home or in-clinic for individuals with upper or lower limb amputations.
Research Project
Clinical Trial: Intuitive Control of a Hybrid Prosthetic Leg During Ambulation
A lightweight powered prosthesis with a safe, intuitive control system.
Research Project
A Pilot Investigation to Determine what Pathogens are Present on Gel Liners Worn by Amputees
The goal of this project is to explore the correlation of potentially harmful bacteria to various liner conditions such as age of the liner, material properties, and patient hygiene practices.
Research Project
Dr. Hargrove Discusses Open Source Leg Project on Podcast
Levi Hargrove, PhD and collaborator Elliott Rouse, PhD of the University of Michigan recently sat down with Max Ortiz Catalan, Ph.D. to discuss the Open Source Bionic Leg project on Catalan's podcast, Conversations on Bionics and Pain.
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Innovations in Limb Reconstruction Webinar
Center for Bionic Medicine researchers and collaborators led an online webinar on April 6, 2021 focused on innovations in limb reconstruction for people with limb loss and impairments.
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