Research & Development
Soft robotic devices, physical simulation, and human–robot interaction at the ERIE Lab, CWRU.
ERIE lab, CWRU
Traditional nurse training relies heavily on hands-on practice with real patients, which is constrained by clinical availability and safety considerations. In this project, we develop a VR-based encounter haptics system using a Kinova 7-DOF robotic arm to provide realistic physical interaction and force feedback for immersive nurse training.
Advisor: Prof. Zonghe Chua
ERIE lab, CWRU
In-hand manipulation plays a critical role in high-performance teleoperation and immersive, embodied virtual interactions. In this project, we embed three ATI force/torque sensors into an in-hand-sized object to capture multi-finger manipulation forces and investigate preliminary synergy-based force signal compression strategies.
Advisor: Prof. Zonghe Chua
ERIE lab, CWRU
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition caused by dysfunction of the lymphatic system, leading to excessive fluid accumulation in soft tissues. In this project, we develop a clinically deployable desktop indenter system, termed Clindent, to noninvasively obtain in vivo creep loading curves from patient limbs, enabling longitudinal assessment of tissue mechanical properties during recovery.
Advisor: Prof. Zonghe Chua