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Max Shepherd @MaxKShepherd

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Joined March 2021
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This video does a great job showing how the biological torque prediction works for all sorts of tasks--cyclic, noncyclic, and even unstructured/undefinable movements. First time I've worn an active exoskeleton for hours without ever needing to turn it off!
EPIC Lab@GT_EPIC_Lab
13 Nov 2024
In our new Nature publication, we present a deep learning-based, task-agnostic exoskeleton controller evaluated on over 30 human activities – a major effort towards real-world viability of exoskeletons. nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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Proud and excited to finally share this awesome project in Nature! We used a real-time data-driven estimate of biological joint moment as a continuous, task-agnostic signal to base our exoskeleton actuator torque around. nature.com/articles/s41586-0…

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With co-first authors @dean_molinaro and Keaton Scherpereel, Ethan Schonhaut, Georgios Evangelopoulos, and Aaron Young (@GT_EPIC_Lab)
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Join our team! The Shepherd Lab is recruiting one postdoc (flexible start) and one PhD student (Fall 2025). Project areas include mechatronic design for prosthetics and exos, preference-based optimization, data-driven control, and biomechanics. shepherdlab.sites.northeaste…
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My lab is recruiting a postdoc to work on ML-based task-agnostic exoskeleton control and/or lower limb prosthesis design and control. Come join us in Boston! Shepherd Lab: shepherdlab.sites.northeaste… Apply here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjo…
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We're hiring multiple tenure track positions at Northeastern, with joint appointments possible between Rehab Science and Engineering. Topics: Sensorimotor rehabilitation, neuromodulation, rehabilitation robotics, and neuroprosthetics. Come join me! northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjo…
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New Perspective on #userpreference in prosthetics and exoskeletons. Preference is noisy and tricky to quantify, but contains unique information for researchers trying to develop user-optimal solutions. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

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A great fusion of experiences and perspectives with @kim_ingraham, @maegan_tucker1, Aaron Ames, and Elliott Rouse
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Harrison Bartlett@HarrisonBartl13
18 May 2023
Check out our new publication on the design of a passive prosthetic ankle that lifts the toe during swing phase (to reduce falls) while providing full stance phase energy storage and return!
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Excited to share our new research: “Exoskeletons need to react faster than physiological responses to improve standing balance.” w/ @Owen1Beck, @NeuromechanicsL and @GT_PoWeR_Lab. Paper: science.org/doi/epdf/10.1126… Jargon-free explanation: theconversation.com/faster-t… 1/

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Thus, ankle exoskeletons must apply assistance as rapidly as possible to get the center of pressure in front of the center of mass, despite the minor disruption to the natural plantarflexion response. That is, to improve balance, make the human faster not stronger!
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Couldn't have been done without a great team: @Owen1Beck, @Rishkabob96 (applying to grad schools!), @Giovanni_MRTN, @gregory_sawicki, @NeuromechanicsL
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I'm recruiting PhD students for Fall 2023; If you are interested in either advanced mechatronic design or machine learning-based control of assistive devices, please reach out! Examples of past projects on my lab site: shepherdlab.sites.northeaste…

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Kim Ingraham, PhD@kim_ingraham
1 Oct 2022
I am recruiting graduate students to join my lab next year! Opportunities to work on • wearable sensing • human-exoskeleton interaction • pediatric powered mobility & computer interaction • human-in-the-loop optimization for assistive robots, and more! DM me with interest.
UW ECE@uw_ece
30 Sep 2022
Earn a Ph.D. in ECE at the University of Washington! Do research with distinguished faculty in the vibrant city of Seattle. Four years of guaranteed funding for all admitted candidates. Applications open October 1 and close December 15. ece.uw.edu/academics/grad/ad…
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Running-specific prosthetic feet ("blades") are more than just pogo sticks; a vertical force causes a non-vertical displacement. In our new TBME paper, we use shape optimization to achieve desired endpoint mechanics, make 3 feet, and test on an athlete: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document…
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A fun collaboration that spun out of my time at Ossur! Also with @TylerClites and Elliott Rouse
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Seungmoon Song
@SeungmoonS
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I am looking for a postdoc to join my new lab at Northeastern University in Boston, who will work on both neuromechanical simulations and gait assistive exoskeletons. More details here: seungmoon.com/recruit/postdo…. I would greatly appreciate your help in spreading this message.

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