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William K. Durfee |
Ph.D. 1985, M.S., 1978, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology A.B., 1976, Engineering and Applied Physics, Harvard University |
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Research efforts are in the areas of: design, system dynamics and applied control; biomechanics and neuromuscular physiology of human movement; electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles to return function to individuals with spinal cord injury; design of smart machines; real-time digital control of dynamic systems; human-machine interactions; the product design process; and, design education. Current research projects include the design, development, and testing of a system which combines electrical stiumulation of paralyzed muscles with a mechanical brace to restore gait to individuals with paraplegia. This work is done in collaboration with clinical partners and is part of a larger research program to investigate the use of electrical stimulation to restore function. Additional projects concern the use of virtual environment technology to develop improved prototyping tools for product designers. |
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