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Nundini Rawal

Ph.D Candidate

Howdy! I'm a mechanical engineer and scientist at the University of Michigan. I specialize in biomechanics, human-robot interaction, exoskeleton control, and experimental design.

Interests

  • Biomechanics
  • Data-driven controls & Simulation
  • Design
  • Robotics

Education

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2023 University of Michigan
  • B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 2020 University of Texas at Dallas
    • Education

Featured Projects

Characterizing Value Landscapes for Exoskeleton Assistance

How does user value of exoskeleton assistance change with assistance attributes (e.g., peak torque)?

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Characterizing Value Landscapes for Exoskeleton Assistance

What does User Experience of Exoskeleton Assistance Encode?

How does user perception of exoskeleton assistance relate to physical fatigue during use.

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What does User Experience of Exoskeleton Assistance Encode?

Preferred Ankle Stiffness of a Variable-Stiffness Prosthesis Across 5 Activities

What ankle stiffness do amputees prefer for various activities?

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Preferred Ankle Stiffness of a Variable-Stiffness Prosthesis Across 5 Activities

About Me

Hi there! I'm a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where I study how to develop exoskeletons that are both biomechanically effective and meaningful to wear. My work combines human-subject studies, controls development, and behavioral metrics to quantify and integrate user experience directly into exoskeleton design.

Nundini Rawal