Alex M
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University
Expertise
Robotics, product design, assistive device design, the sense of touch, acting, entrepreneurship, German culture
Bio
Hi, I'm Alex, and I'm currently a PhD student in mechanical engineering. I study how to give the sense of touch back to people who use arm prosthetics. Designing products that help people in their daily lives and make them feel more alive is my ultimate goal, and I am so grateful to my mentors who have helped me get here. I hope to do the same for you and share my love of learning and creating.Project ideas
Touch the World With Prosthetics
Have you ever woken up after sleeping in an odd position and your arm feels tingly and numb? Living with a prosthesis is similar because amputees don't receive any touch (haptic) feedback when they touch something with their prosthesis. You will learn how to provide this feedback to them using simple pressure sensors and vibration motors.
Assistive Device Design
Have you ever seen your grandparents have difficulty walking up and down the stairs or opening a jar? There are a lot of products to aid people in their daily activities of living, from mobility to fine motor tasks. You will design and build an assistive device of your own to increase one’s quality of life.