Research

Translational Research Laboratory in the Technion’s Department of Biomedical Engineering

APPLIED BIOMECHANICS, WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY, MOTION SCIENCE

GOALS:

1.  Bridge the translational gaps in our understanding of the complex nature of joint pathologies such as Osteoarthritis (OA) by investigating the dynamic interactions of the biological, mechanical, and structural system components.
2. Develop and implement sensor technologies that capitalize on the cross-modal plasticity of the somatosensory system to smart wearable devices to improve joint trauma rehabilitation, assess treatment efficacy and prevent joint and muscular pathologies.
3. Using large scale wearable data (BIG DATA) to understand musculoskeletal pathologies and human motion- use machine learning algorithms on large datasets collected in natural environments to develop predictive models for early detection and prevention of joint pathologies in athletes/patients/soldiers.

PROJECTS:

1. A Stimulus-Response Framework to Investigate the In Vivo Pathomechanics of Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis : Use of wearable systems in the clinic. 
2. Design, Development and Testing of Smart Wearable Devices using Haptic feedback systems. Applicable for joint injuries and instability.
3. Wearable Assessment and Feedback Gait Training for Healthy and Post  Knee Replacement Surgery