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Patrick Aubin is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. His research centers around robotics and biomechanics applications in health mobility, focusing on understanding the deficiencies in rehabilitation, prosthetics, orthotics, and physical therapy. Aubin's goal is to address unmet needs of patients and caregivers by creating multidisciplinary research teams that utilize advanced technologies from fields such as robotics, neuroscience, and computational intelligence. His innovative research involves developing and utilizing novel sensors, algorithms, assistive powered devices, and robotic tools aimed at enhancing human performance and improving mobility for individuals affected by disease, aging, or trauma. Current projects include creating patient-specific 3D printed diabetic insoles and developing the next generation of robotic lower limb prostheses. Aubin also evaluates conservative treatments for ankle arthritis and works on robotic knee exoskeletons for osteoarthritis, aiming to design smart devices that alleviate knee pain and enhance comfort compared to standard care. His research interests include Health, Mechatronics & Robotics, Wearable Assistive Robotic Devices, Biomechanics, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Medtech.
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