Human Augmentation

Robots can augment human capabilities, empowering people to be more productive, healthy, and creative. IRIM researchers are developing the next generation of robots to enhance the human experience for everyone. Ongoing research includes work on intelligent prostheses for superhuman musicianship, soft robotic appendages to assist people with stroke-related impairments, robotic exoskeletons that interpret a user’s intent from biosignals, robots that enhance surgeons’ capabilities, socially interactive robots for childhood education, and mobile robots to assist older adults in their homes.