Personnel

PI: Chad G. Rose, PhD is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University and a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. Dr. Rose’s primary research focus is on the design and control of robots to rehabilitate, assist, or augment human motor and sensory function.
E: chadgrose@auburn.edu
P: (334)-844-3401

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Graduate Researchers

Zack Miller

My research revolves around simulating and measuring the kinetic and kinematic data of tremor to train Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) that can classify tremor severity. Then, this DNN classifier can be implemented onto an upper body exoskeleton to assist the wearer by suppressing the tremor.

Paxton Albright

My research aims to use human pose estimation to facilitate human interactions with autonomous and semi-autonomous systems. Classifying the results of human pose estimation will allow for a command set to be developed that will enable the human body to be used as a controller for these systems.

Carlos Campos Vargas

My research integrates modeling and simulation with material characterization to guide the development of prosthetic and exoskeleton devices for enhancing rehabilitation and supporting human mobility.

Mason Mathias

My research interests include the design, control, and practical integration of robotic rehabilitation systems into clinical settings. Through the use of low-cost systems to allow for access to broader population to integrated AI assistive models for improved therapist influence, I aim to integrate visual, auditory, and user feedback to enhance rehab procedures increasing usability for both clinicians and patients.

Undergraduate Researchers

Nate Hendrickson, BS ME ’28
Development of the AU Haptic Paddle

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Graduate Students:

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Rhet O. Hailey
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering ’26
Evaluating Active Assessment and Learning Control for Robotic Rehabilitation
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’23
Applications of Robotic Devices for Motor and Sensory Rehabilitation

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Fabian Schirmer
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’26
Adaptive Human–Robot Collaborative Assembly: Integrating Planning, Behavior, and Gaze

Peden Jones
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’26
Modeling of Sixteenth-Century Mechanical Prosthesis

David Edmondson
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’25
Mechanical Performance of Additively Manufactured Soft Materials for Ultrasound and Biomechanical Simulation

Ann Ryan Johnston
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’25
Exploring Mechanomyography as a Tool for Fatigue Monitoring in Neurorehabilitation

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Avinash Baskaran
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering ’25
Data-Driven Neuromechanical Modeling, Estimation, and Control for Hand-Assistive Robotic Interfaces
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’22
Neuromuscular Insights for the Design and Control of Hand-Assistive Robots

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Davis Poole
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’25
Design and Validation of Cable-Driven Robots for Human Rehabilitation and Assistance

Patrick Neely
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’25
Data Driven Approaches for Nonlinear System Identification and Control of Hardware in the Loop Systems

Chandler Stubbs
M.S. Mechanical Engineering ’23
Improving Semi-autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle Operator Performance via Haptics

Undergraduate Students:

  • Joshua Medler, BS ME ’26, Design of foot neuropathy wearable
  • Marissa Lazenby, BS ME ’26, Development of the AU Haptic Paddle
  • Anakin Natter, BS CS ’26, Implementation of Historical Prosthetic
  • Jamison Hood, BS Mech. Eng ’24, Design and outreach of the AU haptic paddle
  • Michaela Barksdale, BS Mechanical Engineering ’23, Development and control design of the AU haptic paddle
  • Mark Roces, BS Mechanical Engineering ’22, Undergraduate Research Fellow, design of finger biomechanics testbed
  • Rachel Long, BS Mechanical Engineering ’22, measurement of gait via IMU
  • Loren Baugh, BS Mechanical Engineering ’22, implementation of flexible pneumatic polymer actuator
  • Rizwan Halani, BS Mechanical Engineering ’21, Undergraduate Research Fellow, design and control of flexible pneumatic polymer actuator
  • Brett Cranston, BS Mechanical Engineering ’21, Undergraduate Research Fellow, design and control of low-cost prosthetic hand