SURF Mentoring

Potential projects/topics: The project is focused on prototyping a human-interfacing device for rehabilitation purposes and will include fabrication, data collection and data processing/analysis. The project involves prototyping mechanical and electrical systems for a force-sensing insole with a vibrotactile haptic feedback waistband for improving balance in lower-limb prosthesis users.

Potential skills gained: Work on this project may include the following elements in which you may develop skills and experience: prototyping design process, 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD, sewing, soldering, machining, programming in Matlab, C++, or Python for controlling systems via a microcontroller (i.e., an Arduino) or for data processing, PCB design and fabrication, and human participant data collection. You will also have opportunities to improve your scientific writing and presentation skills throughout the summer.

Required qualifications or skills: Desired majors are mechanical and electrical engineering though there may be the potential for a fit outside of those majors depending on the overlap of the student's skill set.

While no specific skills are required, prior experience in some subset of the listed skills in the "skills gained" section will be helpful as it will allow for a more efficient transition on to the project at the beginning of the summer and therefore further benefit in skills gained overall from the experience.

Direct mentor: Post-doctorate, Graduate Student