Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Assistive Technology

American Student Placements and Internships in Rehabilitation Engineering

@ Human Engineering Research Laboratories

HERL

"The ideal engineer is a composite ... He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems." - N.W. Dougherty

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Application Deadline: March 1

We invite you to join our Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Internship Program at HERL in Assistive Technology.

	10 week paid mentored- research experience
	Possible housing and travel allowance
	Work closely with faculty and graduate students with diverse background (medical, engineering, exercise physiology, robotics, computer science, and physiology, robotics, computer science, and physiology)
	Field trips, lecture series, workshops
	Learn about graduate school and exciting careers in assistive technology

Examples of 2007 Projects:

	Joystick use for Virtual Electric Power Wheelchair Driving in Individuals with Tremor
	Development and Testing of Drop-off Detection System for Power Wheelchairs
	Carbon Fiber Handcycle
	Inside out Vision
	Safe Driving
	Integration of an Electric Powered Wheelchair and a Robotic Arm for Coordinated Manipulation
	Mouse Development for Computer Access
	AT Suitability for Those with Multiple Sclerosis
	Robotics Therapy
	The Effects of Wheelchair Axle Position on Shoulder Forces
	On-Star Enhanced Data-Logger For Electric Power Wheelchair
	Seating Coach

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