News
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Congrats to Eric Honert, US Tennis Assoc. Colorado Collegiate Player of the Year
From the tennis court to the research lab, Eric is pushing the limits. Congrats! http://engineering.vanderbilt.edu/news/2015/better-faster-stronger-tennis-great-researching-prosthetics-that-push-the-limits/… Read MoreFebruary 4, 2015
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Accepted for Publication: Six degree-of-freedom analysis of hip, knee, ankle and foot provides updated understanding of biomechanical work during human walking
Very excited to share our new research findings, which were obtained in collaboration with Prof. Greg Sawicki and Dr. Kota Takahashi at North Carolina State University. This research will be published in the Journal of Experimental Biology. Abstract Measuring biomechanical work performed by humans and other animals is critical… Read MoreJanuary 9, 2015
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BAT Lab 1st Semester Progress
From an empty lab to an operational gait lab in 3 months. Excited to dig into research and design projects in January! BAT Lab September 2014 BAT Lab December 2014… Read MoreDecember 22, 2014
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Accepted for Publication: Coordination of intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles during walking
Excited to share that our research article entitled “Coordination of intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles during walking” has been accepted for publication in the European Journal of Applied Physiology. This research was performed in collaboration with researchers at the Santa Lucia Foundation in Rome, Italy. Abstract Purpose. The human… Read MoreNovember 17, 2014
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Battleship Champions!
Recently, students from the Biomechanics and Assistive Technology Lab and the Center for Intelligent Mechatronics took part in an intramural called “Battleship.” This strategy, skill and strength game took it cues from the iconic board game – 3 person teams in the Vanderbilt Recreation Center pool used buckets to attempt… Read MoreOctober 31, 2014
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Prof. Zelik & BAT Lab Research Highlighted in Vanderbilt News Article
http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2014/10/new-faculty-zelik/… Read MoreOctober 18, 2014
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Accepted for Publication: Soft tissue deformations contribute to the mechanics of walking in obese adults
Our research article was recently accepted for publication in the journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE). This work was performed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Michigan (Fu & Kuo in the Department of Mechanical Engineering) and from Colorado State University (Board & Browning… Read MoreOctober 15, 2014
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Tenure-Track Faculty Opening – Rehabilitation Engineering – Vanderbilt University
In anticipation of the new building/facilities the university seeks to continue expanding its expertise in rehabilitation engineering. Faculty position is open to applicants of all ranks — Assistant, Associate and Full Professor. Please see details in attachment: Vanderbilt ME Faculty Search Advertisement… Read MoreOctober 3, 2014
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To the BAT cave! Lab move-in underway…
BAT lab (aka the BAT cave) renovations are complete! We are now beginning the lab move-in and furniture/equipment setup. Metabolic and EMG measurement systems have arrived. Motion capture system is arriving this week, and force-instrumented treadmill delivery is scheduled for mid-October. Gearing up!!… Read MoreSeptember 23, 2014
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Vanderbilt students are the happiest students, according to Princeton Review
A fitting post to share for the start of the semester… LINK HERE… Read MoreAugust 17, 2014