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Professor Burdick researches robotic locomotion, sensor-based motion planning algorithms, multi-fingered robotic manipulation, applied nonlinear control theory, neural prosthetics, and robotics for medical applications. He has focused expertise in robot development for human prosthetics, particularly for individuals with paralysis. Collaborating with neuroscientists, Burdick has contributed to the demonstration of rehabilitation technology that successfully repairs spinal cord injuries, enhancing the potential for recovery in patients suffering from motor impairments.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Hayman Professor at Caltech, specializing in mechanical engineering and bioengineering.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Pasadena, CA
Conducts research in robotics and related fields.
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