{"id":179,"date":"2019-05-28T14:38:14","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T14:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:52:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:52:00","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"179\" class=\"elementor elementor-179\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e6974f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e6974f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46d3cd0\" data-id=\"46d3cd0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c4a1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"98c4a1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" id=\"eael-advance-tabs-98c4a1c\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-vertical eael-tab-auto-active \" data-tabid=\"98c4a1c\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav \">\n                <ul class=\"\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"assistive-device-development\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"assistive-device-development-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Assistive Device Development<\/span>                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"musculoskeletal-analysis\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"musculoskeletal-analysis-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Musculoskeletal Analysis<\/span>                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"walking-function-identification\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"walking-function-identification-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Walking Function Identification<\/span>                                                    <\/li>\n                    \n                                  <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"assistive-device-development-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"assistive-device-development-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>We are currently developing a research platform which allows changing tuning parameters automatically. Our ultimate goal is to find optimal parameters using our research platform which enables to provide improve\u00a0walking function and daily basis rehabilitation exercise\u00a0during walking. Please contact us if you know more about our current development projects.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Bio-inspired high-energy-efficient variable stiffness ankle foot prosthesis<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-460\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mantis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"505\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mantis.jpg 1553w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mantis-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mantis-948x1024.jpg 948w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mantis-768x830.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mantis-1422x1536.jpg 1422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Pneumatic-Hydarulic hybrid variable stiffness ankle foot prosthesis<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-461\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PHEV_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PHEV_.jpg 1236w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PHEV_-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PHEV_-809x1024.jpg 809w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PHEV_-768x972.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PHEV_-1213x1536.jpg 1213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>3D printed Ankle Foot Orthosis<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-122 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1-s2.0-S0021929017304803-gr1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1-s2.0-S0021929017304803-gr1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1-s2.0-S0021929017304803-gr1-300x102.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Real-time Adjustable Stiffness Ankle Foot Orthosis<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-285 \" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AFO2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"532\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AFO2.png 1418w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AFO2-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AFO2-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AFO2-1024x421.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-372\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AFI-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AFI-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AFI-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AFI-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AFI.png 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Prosthetic Timing module<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-277 \" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Annotation-2019-11-07-093109-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Annotation-2019-11-07-093109-1.png 1395w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Annotation-2019-11-07-093109-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Annotation-2019-11-07-093109-1-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Annotation-2019-11-07-093109-1-1024x651.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-276\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190913092958543_COVER-e1573138256611-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190913092958543_COVER-e1573138256611-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190913092958543_COVER-e1573138256611-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>                                        <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"musculoskeletal-analysis-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"musculoskeletal-analysis-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>Identifying the role of the musculoskeletal system provides important information for developing the optimal assistive\u00a0device and clinical treatment. The research topics use 3D motion capture system, force plates, the musculoskeletal simulation tool, and modern imaging modalities. Contact us if you have questions about our current research projects.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Residual muscle function for people with lower limb amputation<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><div style=\"width: 854px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-179-1\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1-s2.0-S0021929017304803-mmc2.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1-s2.0-S0021929017304803-mmc2.mp4\">https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1-s2.0-S0021929017304803-mmc2.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><div style=\"width: 1063px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-179-2\" width=\"1063\" height=\"526\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/webm\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Media1.webm?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Media1.webm\">https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Media1.webm<\/a><\/video><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Muscle Moment Arm Identification<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Muscle-Moment-arm-1-2048x1113.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Muscle Stiffness Estimation using Optimization Algorithm and Validation with Robotic Leg<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-439 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stiffness-estimation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"494\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stiffness-estimation.png 992w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stiffness-estimation-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Stiffness-estimation-768x647.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sub Achilles tendon function in different walking speeds using ultrasound, motion capture, and musculoskeletal model<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-664 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking-1146x1536.jpg 1146w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Walking-1529x2048.jpg 1529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>                                        <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"walking-function-identification-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"walking-function-identification-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>Identifying the walking function in daily living is crucial to monitor the health and maintain optimal control of the assistive devices. We are currently developing machine learning algorithms which can identify walking function outside the lab. Contact us if you have questions about our current research projects.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Main_diagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Main_diagram.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Main_diagram-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Main_diagram-1024x920.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Main_diagram-768x690.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-379\" src=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gait.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gait.png 656w, https:\/\/mae.ucf.edu\/REAL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/gait-246x300.png 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/p><p>Realtime motion tracking using two IMU sensors.<\/p>                                        <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Assistive Device Development Musculoskeletal Analysis Walking Function Identification We are currently developing a research platform which allows changing tuning parameters automatically. Our ultimate goal is to find optimal parameters using our research platform which enables to provide improve\u00a0walking function and daily basis rehabilitation exercise\u00a0during walking. 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