Areas of Research
- Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Dynamic Systems and Control
- Legged and Wheeled Robots for Human Assistance
- Power-Assist Exoskeletons and Orthoses
- Robotic Lower-Limb Prostheses
Professor Shen’s research is focused on assistive and rehabilitation robotics, and the specific topics include robotic lower-limb prostheses, portable power-assist lower-limb orthoses, and legged/wheeled robotic platforms for assistive and therapeutic purposes.
We also conduct fundamental research on the actuation and control of robotic devices and systems, to improve their dynamic performances (higher torque and power output, longer duration of operation, etc.) and enhancing their capabilities of understanding human intents and interacting with humans.
Our research was initially focused on wearable robots, including robotic (powered) lower-limb prostheses and portable lower-limb orthoses/exoskeletons.
Specific topics of research:
- High-Performance Actuation and Design Innovation of Robotic Lower-Limb Prostheses
- Chemo-Fluidic Actuated Robotic Prostheses
- Creating Advanced Prosthetic Devices through Design Innovation
- Human-Centered Control of Robotic Lower-Limb Prostheses
- Novel Artificial Muscle Actuators
- Chemo-Fluidic Muscle Actuation
- Sleeve Muscle - Substantial Performance Increase through Structural Innovation
- Integrated Design of Joint Actuation and Structural Load Bearing
- Double-Acting Sleeve Muscle: A Unique Bi-Directional Muscle Actuator
- Portable Lower-Limb Orthoses (Exoskeletons) and Semi-Wearable Devices
- Portable Ankle-Foot Orthosis
- Semi-Wearable Sit-to-Stand Assist (SW-SiStA)
- Wheeled and Legged Assistive Robots
- 3D Computer Vision-Guided Robotic Companion
- Quadrupedal Human-Assistive Robotic Platform (Q-HARP)
- Rail-Sliding Assistive and Rehabilitation Robots
