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BAT Lab Research Featured in Vanderbilt Engineering Solutions Publication
Oct. 30, 2015—Our research is featured in the 2015 Engineering Solutions publication, as part of the vibrant Rehabilitation Engineering neighborhood here at Vanderbilt.
Undergraduate Summer Research Project: Developing Lost-Cost Prostheses for a Disabled Dog
Aug. 25, 2015—As part of the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Summer Research Program, Eric Diaz and rest of the Biomechanics & Assistive Technology lab undertook a new project to develop low-cost prostheses for a dog with disabled forelimbs. The progress and results are detailed in the video summary below. More details, pictures, videos and a step-by-step...
Research Presented at the American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting
Aug. 11, 2015—Prof. Zelik, Matt Yandell, Eric Honert & Erik Lamers attended the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Prof. Zelik presented an overview of ankle and foot function during human walking, emphasizing how our biomechanical understanding of the biological ankle and foot directly influences how we design and control prosthetic feet. Zelik ASB...
BAT lab members present research at Dynamic Walking Annual Meeting
Jul. 24, 2015—Eric Honert, Matt Yandell & Karl Zelik presented research findings this week at the Dynamic Walking Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Presentation abstracts & posters are attached. Eric: [abstract] [poster] Matt: [abstract] [poster] Karl: [abstract]
BAT lab research featured in Vanderbilt news article
Jul. 11, 2015—http://engineering.vanderbilt.edu/news/2015/zelik-team-discover-hip-foot-muscles-more-important-to-walking-than-previously-thought/
Summer Research (aka The Age of Erics) Begins!
Jun. 3, 2015—The BAT lab is excited to welcome two new members this summer (Erik & Eric), and welcome back three savvy research veterans (Matt, Eric & Nikki)! To simplify naming in the lab each member has adopted a variant of Eric… Erica = Nikki Steiner, EE undergrad applying ultrasound imaging to uncover muscle function Eric 2...
Accepted for Publication: Subjective valuation of cushioning in a human drop landing task as quantified by trade-offs in mechanical work
May. 5, 2015—Our study on human drop landing kinetics was recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Biomechanics! This work was performed in collaboration with Dr. Nathaniel Skinner and Prof. Art Kuo at the University of Michigan. [Link to Article] Subjective valuation of cushioning in a human drop landing task as quantified by trade-offs in mechanical...
Congrats to Nikki Steiner on VUSRP Fellowship!
Apr. 16, 2015—Nikki Steiner, our resident ultrasound guru-in-training, was recently awarded a Vanderbilt University Summer Research Program Fellowship. Nikki, a sophomore in Electrical Engineering, has been performing independent research in the BAT lab since January and will now continue her research over the summer. Congratulations to her on this great achievement!! Nikki’s research uses ultrasound imaging to...
Latest research findings featured in the Journal of Experimental Biology
Mar. 23, 2015—Less technical feature article (Inside JEB): LINK Full research article is located HERE Zelik, K. E., Takahashi, K. Z. and Sawicki G. S. (2015). Six degree-of-freedom analysis of hip, knee, ankle and foot provides updated understanding of biomechanical work during human walking. J Experimental Biology. 218(6): 876-886. doi:10.1242/jeb.115451
Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities
Mar. 6, 2015—Two BAT lab research opportunities are available for undergraduates this summer! Details below. Note: Please apply directly via the Vanderbilt Univ. School of Engineering Summer Research Program webpage. Do not contact Prof. Zelik directly to apply. Project 1: Develop Real-Time Biofeedback System for Studying the Biomechanics of Human Locomotion (LINK) Project 2: Design and Fabricate Prosthetic...