Ben Allen

Ben Allen is an Associate Researcher at the School of Engineering, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), specializing in assistive living and soft robotics. His work explores the embodiment of assistive devices through morphological and bioinspired feedback, natural control methods, and applications in soft robotic wearables.

Education:

• MEng in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems, University of Liverpool
• BEng in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems, University of Liverpool

Research Focus:
Ben's research spans upper limb prostheses, exoskeletons, and soft robotic wearables for energy storage. He has investigated self-closing voice-activated exoskeletons and quadruped gait analysis, aligning with broader themes in robotics, biomedical engineering, and mechatronics.

Collaborations:
He collaborates with Dr. Carlos Cifuentes and Dr. Martin Garrad, contributing to projects under the FARSCOPE Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT).