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  • Vanderbilt University

    New study reveals breakthrough tool to show how much exoskeletons reduce back injury risk

    Warehouse case study shows how much exoskeletons reduce musculoskeletal wear-and-tear–cumulative damage–and low back disorder (LBD) risk to workers. A study led by researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology reveals a breakthrough tool to assess the effect of exoskeletons on injury risk. The tool, called… Read More

    Nov. 30, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    Faculty Innovator: Michael Goldfarb shows that taking the first step is possible

    Goldfarb (Vanderbilt) Using robotics to help individuals walk seemed like something out of a science fiction film until Michael Goldfarb and members of his lab made it a reality. Goldfarb, co-director of the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology and H. Fort Flowers Professor of Mechanical Engineering,… Read More

    Sep. 24, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt wearable exosuit that lessens back muscle fatigue could redesign the future of work

    Vanderbilt University engineers have determined that their back-assist exosuit, a clothing-like device that supports human movement and posture, can reduce fatigue by an average of 29–47 percent in lower back muscles. The exosuit’s functionality presents a promising new development for individuals who work in physically demanding fields and are… Read More

    Sep. 30, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    National Biomechanics Day draws 370+ visitors to assistive tech labs

    The Vanderbilt group organizing National Biomechanics Day event this year added video scripting and production to its skillset. The group of graduate students and undergraduates spent three months planning demonstrations, contacting schools and creating their two-minute promotional video, which won the award from the International Society for Biomechanics for… Read More

    Apr. 15, 2019

  • Vanderbilt University

    ME senior and x-country Commodore takes on track, lab work and rocket design

    In the spring of 2017, Vanderbilt’s Sara Tsai suffered an Achilles injury during a routine workout. The injury would ultimately require surgery and force Tsai, a mechanical engineering senior, to miss her entire junior season as a distance runner at Vanderbilt. Tsai said that setback challenged her both emotionally and… Read More

    Oct. 26, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Zelik named Emerging Leader by Chamber, YP Nashville

    An assistant professor of mechanical engineering has been named an Emerging Leader by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville. Karl Zelik, who joined the School of Engineering faculty in 2014, received the distinction in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction category. He was among 75 finalists in… Read More

    Jul. 31, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    CREATE labs recognized for impact of National Biomechanics Day event

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Jun. 28, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Smart prosthetic ankle moves with user over rough terrain

    It’s virtually impossible to know Mike Sasser’s left leg is a prosthetic one – after a decade of practice, he moves surely and swiftly through his busy days as a consultant and father. But when Sasser encounters uneven ground or a flight of stairs, he focuses very hard on balance,… Read More

    Jun. 26, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Engineering students, organizations, labs contribute to Maker Faire’s success

    The Wond’ry hosted the 2017 Nashville Mini Maker Faire, which attracted more than 4,000 visitors. (Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) The Nashville Mini Maker Faire, held for the first time at The Wond’ry, attracted more than 4,000 visitors and 93 exhibitors – a jump in attendance of more than 50 percent and double… Read More

    Oct. 5, 2017