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Weir Biomechatronics Lab

Lab Mission

The mission of the Weir Biomechatronics Development Laboratory is to advance and translate clinically relevant upper limb prosthetic systems. We strive to create a better future for prosthesis users through four main areas of endeavor: Human Interfaces, Algorithm Development, Prosthetic Components, and Sensory Feedback. 

Collaborations and Tools

The lab is located at the Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus and we maintain strategic partnerships with the VA, NIH, CU Denver-Anschutz, CU Boulder, Point Designs and other institutions. Our facilities include world-class 3D rapid prototyping technology used to print in dual material plastic on our Connex 350 and print in maraging steel using an EOS M270 Direct Metal Laser-Sintering system. 

Work We Do

Our work encompasses novel technologies such as surface electromyography, machine learning, optogenetics, and blood-based fuel cells. We explore innovative approaches using 3D printing to design customized prostheses, develop advanced control algorithms to enhance both body-powered and externally-powered prostheses, and investigate optogenetics for interfacing with the peripheral nervous system to achieve organ modulation, brain circuit control, and muscle activation for prosthesis control and sensory feedback restoration.


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