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Northwestern University

Human-Machine Systems

From human-in-the-loop control systems to haptic interfaces, prosthetics, and human-robot co-adaptation, center research addresses a broad range of issues in human-machine systems.

Research Topics

Close up on hand working on haptic technology

Surface haptic technology development

Graphic showing electrical stimulation on human torso

Functional electrical stimulation

Person with arm and hand in biomedical device

Human-machine interaction in biomedical devices

We develop interactive robotic systems that help improve human motor control through physical interaction.

Closeup of person working on robot

Human-robot co-adaptation

Robotic hand reaching for plate and food

Interface-aware autonomy, control, and machine learning

Brenna Argall with robotic hand holding a glass

Robot learning from motor-impaired teachers

Two people working in robotics lab

Robot machine learning for human motor learning

Flowchart demonstrating the connection between Human Signal Interpretation and Adaptation

Dynamic allocation of autonomy

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