Robotics Colloquium: Guest Speaker - Brad Holschuh
Title: Soft Robotics Using Shape Memory Materials for Wearable Technology Applications
Abstract: In this talk, I will discuss recent advancements, opportunities, and challenges associated with wearable soft robotic systems. In particular, we will focus on using shape memory materials as soft robotic actuators for on-body robotic applications, and discuss actuator strategies, garment integration architectures, and potential use cases, featuring ongoing work in the UMN Wearable Technology Laboratory (WTL).
Biography: Dr. Brad Holschuh is an Associate Professor of User Experience (UX) Design at the University of Minnesota, where he serves as Co-Director of the Wearable Technology Laboratory (WTL) and Director of Graduate Studies for the Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) graduate program and the Design Graduate Program. Since 2022, Dr. Holschuh has also held the title of UMN Distinguished University Teaching Professor and is a member of the UMN Academy of Distinguished Teachers. He earned his BS ('07), dual MS ('10), and PhD ('14) degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where as a NASA Space Technology Research Fellow (NSTRF) in the Man-Vehicle Laboratory (MVL) he researched advanced materials for next generation space suits. At UMN, Dr. Holschuh’s research focuses on the use of wearable technology to improve human performance both in space and on Earth, with a specific focus on integrating active materials technology into wearable systems. His work encompasses wearable technology, soft robotics, human factors design, textile engineering, aerospace engineering/bioastronautics, and materials science.
Associate Professor
User Experience (UX) Design
Department of Design Innovation
User Experience (UX) Design
Department of Design Innovation
Start date
Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
End date
Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Location
In-person: Lind Hall L125