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Professor Joel Burdick leads the Burdick Research Group at the California Institute of Technology, focusing on Robotics and BioEngineering, particularly in relation to spinal cord injury. His group collaborates closely with various institutions, including NASA and JPL, working on innovative projects such as the DARPA Subterranean Challenge and the development of autonomous robotic systems for extreme terrains. Burdick's research includes advancements in neural prosthetics and brain-machine interfaces, aiming to restore lost motor functions through thought-controlled devices. He actively pursues techniques for preference-based learning and robotic manipulation to enhance human mobility and rehabilitation outcomes, addressing significant challenges posed by spinal cord injuries.
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