Jacob Segil

Jacob Segil is a Research Professor and Managing Director of the Center for Translational Research in Biomedical, Robotics, and Systems Design at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on integrating neural interfaces and biomechatronic devices to create prosthetic limbs that blur the boundary between human and machine through embodiment. He leads the Artificial Limb Laboratory (ALL), which emphasizes three core areas: neural interface implementation, embodiment experimentation, and translational device development.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. His work spans medical devices, surgical tools, and prosthetic innovations, including high-speed prosthetic fingers and wearable sensory feedback systems. He holds a 5-year VA Career Development Award ($1.2 million) supporting his research.

Teaching activities include entrepreneurship and mechatronic design in the Engineering Plus Program. Key research themes include human-machine interfaces, neural engineering, and embodiment studies. Recent publications address sensory feedback systems, prosthetic finger mechanics, and optogenetic neuronal control interfaces.

Grants and awards include the Rehabilitation Research and Development Award. The ALL lab collaborates on projects ranging from surgical table designs to semi-autonomous bionic hand control. His work bridges clinical needs with engineering innovation, emphasizing patient-centered design and translational impact.