Wearable Technology
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Research Snapshot: Exosuit concept developed at Vanderbilt peeks at the future of wearable tech
The idea Karl Zelik (Vanderbilt University) Erik Lamers (Vanderbilt University) Karl E. Zelik, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and recent Ph.D. graduate Erik P. Lamers revealed a new exosuit designed to bring back relief to workers who have been under high strain throughout the pandemic, including last-mile… Read MoreMar. 25, 2021
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New low-profile ankle exoskeleton fits under clothes for potential broad adoption
The new ankle exoskeleton design integrates into the shoe and under clothing. Submitted photo. A new lightweight, low-profile and inexpensive ankle exoskeleton could be widely used among elderly people, those with impaired lower-leg muscle strength and workers whose jobs require substantial walking or running. Developed by Vanderbilt mechanical engineers, the… Read MoreMar. 21, 2019
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Vanderbilt alum, retired CIA chief tech officer talks wearables
Ira August "Gus" Hunt III (Photo courtesy of VentureBeat) A Vanderbilt engineering graduate who retired from the CIA discussed recently what wearable technology can do — including hand valuable information about users to hackers. A clip of Ira “Gus” Hunt appeared in a Fox… Read MoreFeb. 27, 2015