Chair of Neuromechanical Engineering
You will be working within our academic Chair, where we interface robotic technologies with the neuromuscular system to improve movement. We apply artificial intelligence, computational modelling and biological signal processing, in a translational way, to develop novel real-time bio-inspired assistive technologies. Our goal is to establish a roadmap for discovering fundamental principles of movement at the interface between humans and wearable robots ultimately for improving human health. But, we are always open to embrace new approaches! Together with industrial leaders and an extensive network of clinical institutions, we cover the entire trajectory from modelling a given subject population to the development of assistive robotics technologies. Our work is facilitated by the University's [TechMed Centre](https://www.utwente.nl/en/techmed//), the [Robotics Center](https://www.utwente.nl/en/robotics/robotics-centre/) and the [Digital Society Institute](https://www.utwente.nl/nl/digital-society/). Please, also check out our pages:
- [Lab](https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/be/research/neuro-mech-eng-group/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59L9i391T-hIN4ap2rPzAA)
The Department of Biomechanical Engineering
You will also become a staff member of our Department. This consists of over 80 members and is engaged in a broad range of [biomedical research topics](https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/be/). We focus on the design and control of medical robotic systems for a variety of clinically-relevant applications. Our department has a strong focus on prostheses, wearable exoskeletons, artificial organs, surgical robots, and rehabilitation robots. For example, the research in our department ranges from design and image-guided control of macro-micro-scale surgical robots, to developing neuromusculoskeletal models for control of both bionic limbs, to design and real-time control of soft wearable exo-suits. Moreover, we also evaluate our medical robots in pre-clinical trials. In collaboration with industrial leaders we also conduct research with existing commercial medical robots to further improve the technology.
We are part of the [TechMed Centre](https://www.utwente.nl/en/techmed/), and have an extensive network of clinical institutions with whom we collaborate. We are also part of the [MESA+ NanoLab](https://www.utwente.nl/en/mesaplus/nanolab/), and have access to world-class cleanroom facilities. To learn more about the research within the Department of Biomechanical Engineering check our [website](https://www.utwente.nl/en/et/be/)