Posted on | CategoriesPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation / School of Medicine | PI: Jacob George, PhD

Prosthetic Limbs with Neural Connections

For the more than two million people in the United States who have lost a limb, prostheses can restore some function, but never really replace a missing arm or leg. U scientists have been working toward better prosthetic limbs for decades, with the development of technology that connects an artificial limb directly to the user’s nervous system so they can control its movements with their thoughts. Continue reading → Prosthetic Limbs with Neural Connections

Research Statement

Jacob A. George, PhD is the director of the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab. His research is at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, sensorimotor neural engineering, and bioinspired artificial intelligence. His lab develops assistive, rehabilitative, and diagnostic technology for individuals suffering from life-altering neuromuscular impairments. The lab is highly translational and applied; validating developed technology with end users daily and partnering with companies to translate commerically viable products into the market.

Utah NeuroRobotics Lab