Steven Collins' lab addresses customization in the prosthetic design process.

Customization remains a significant feature of prosthetic design. When it comes to something as essential as prosthetics, ensuring they meet an individual’s specific needs is a crucial priority but also a complex, costly challenge, explained Steven Collins, associate professor of mechanical engineering.

That’s why his lab, the Biomechatronics Laboratory, uses special hardware, called emulators, to quickly and affordably test wearable robotics,

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