Yinan Pei
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Title PhD Candidate
Department Mechanical Science & Engineering
Biography
Education
M.S. Mechanical Science & Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2018
B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2015
Biography
I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Human Dynamics and Controls Lab. My research interest is to develop low-cost human assistive devices which help people live with disabilities.
Current Project
- Develop a robotic ankle training simulator to replicate biceps spasticity.
Past Projects
- Develop a hydraulic upper extremity training simulator to replicate biceps spasticity.
- Develop a portable measurement device that can collect quantitative biomechanical data from users.
Research Interests
- Powered orthosis, exoskeleton, and prosthesis
- Actuator designs
- Biomechanics and neuromuscular control
- Dynamics, control, and machine learning
Personal Interests
- Traveling
- Photography
- Cooking
- Reading
- Playing badminton and basketball
Email: pei2(AT)illinois(DOT)edu