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Amy Wu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen’s University, Canada. She leads the Biomechanics x Robotics Laboratory (BxRL) and holds the Mitchell Professorship in Bio-Inspired Robotics. Her research integrates human biomechanics and robotics to develop assistive technologies, focusing on mobility augmentation for individuals with disabilities. Key areas include exoskeleton design, gait analysis, and neuromuscular control systems.
- Affiliations: Queen’s University (Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science), Ingenuity Labs Research Institute
- Appointments: Mitchell Professor in Bio-Inspired Robotics
Dr. Wu’s educational background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2015), an MSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan (2011), and an SB in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT (2006). She previously conducted postdoctoral research at EPFL’s Biorobotics Lab in Switzerland.
Research Interests: Human biomechanics, gait and balance control, robotic exoskeletons, neuromuscular modeling, assistive technology innovation, and open-source fabrication methods for robotic devices.
Her lab’s work emphasizes first-principles biomechanical insights applied to robotics, with applications in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and human-robot symbiotic systems. Recent projects include the Symbitron modular exoskeleton and haptic-guided motor learning devices.
Awards: Mitchell Professorship appointment recognizing her contributions to bio-inspired robotics and assistive technology development.
Teaching: MECH 210 - Electronic Circuits and Motors for Mechatronics
Labs/Teams: Biomechanics x Robotics Laboratory (BxRL), Ingenuity Labs (cross-appointed). Collaborates with industry and academic partners on wearable robotics and biomedical engineering.
