Research Labs

Functional Neural Interface (FNI) Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Dustin Tyler, PhD

The purpose of our research is to improve human neurologic health and function through the integration of engineered devices into living systems.

Social and Physical Human-Robot Interaction (SaPHaRI)

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Alexis Block, PhD

We create technologies that enhance human well-being through empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and human-centered design across robotic and digital interactions. Our work fosters meaningful social and physical connections to address mental health challenges, support emotional needs, and improve people’s relationships with technology.

Functional Neural Interface (FNI) Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Dustin Tyler, PhD

The purpose of our research is to improve human neurologic health and function through the integration of engineered devices into living systems.

Social and Physical Human-Robot Interaction (SaPHaRI)

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Alexis Block, PhD

We create technologies that enhance human well-being through empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and human-centered design across robotic and digital interactions. Our work fosters meaningful social and physical connections to address mental health challenges, support emotional needs, and improve people’s relationships with technology.

Luke Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Luke Osborn, PhD

Dr. Osborn’s research interest is in restoring, augmenting, and enhancing human sensorimotor function and performance through neuroengineering, bioinspired instrumentation, and human-machine interfaces.

Cybernetics & Physical Intelligence Lab (CyPhiLab)

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Zach Patterson, PhD

CyPhiLab conducts research on a broad array of topics in robotics, intelligence, biomechanics, and dynamical systems theory. We prioritize generating theoretical advancements as well as practical deployments on hardware and/or codebases.

Luke Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Luke Osborn, PhD

Dr. Osborn’s research interest is in restoring, augmenting, and enhancing human sensorimotor function and performance through neuroengineering, bioinspired instrumentation, and human-machine interfaces.

Cybernetics & Physical Intelligence Lab (CyPhiLab)

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Zach Patterson, PhD

CyPhiLab conducts research on a broad array of topics in robotics, intelligence, biomechanics, and dynamical systems theory. We prioritize generating theoretical advancements as well as practical deployments on hardware and/or codebases.

Biomechatronics Lab

University of California, Los Angeles
Principle Investigator: Veronica Santos, PhD

Our research is dedicated to improving quality of life by enhancing the functionality of artificial hands and their control in human-machine systems.

Zingale Lab

Cleveland State University
Principle Investigator: Nick Zingale, PhD

Dr. Zing​ale’s research uses innovative methods to better understand human performance within tactile sensation, advanced technologies, and institutional ethics.

Biomechatronics Lab

University of California, Los Angeles
Principle Investigator: Veronica Santos, PhD

Our research is dedicated to improving quality of life by enhancing the functionality of artificial hands and their control in human-machine systems.

Zingale Lab

Cleveland State University
Principle Investigator: Nick Zingale, PhD

Dr. Zing​ale’s research uses innovative methods to better understand human performance within tactile sensation, advanced technologies, and institutional ethics.

Graczyk Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Emily Graczyk, PhD

We promote human connection by restoring and enhancing the sense of touch. Our lab focuses on the discriminative, affective, and proprioceptive aspects of touch.

Fu Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Michael Fu, PhD

Dr. Fu’s research translates technologies from the areas of robotics, human-computer interfaces, and virtual environments with the purpose of developing new interventions for training human function after neurologic injury. 

Graczyk Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Emily Graczyk, PhD

We promote human connection by restoring and enhancing the sense of touch. Our lab focuses on the discriminative, affective, and proprioceptive aspects of touch.

Fu Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Michael Fu, PhD

Dr. Fu’s research translates technologies from the areas of robotics, human-computer interfaces, and virtual environments with the purpose of developing new interventions for training human function after neurologic injury. 

Enhanced Robotic Interfaces & Experiences (ERIE) Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Zonghe Chua, PhD

We research new approaches to integrate multimodal sensing, multisensory feedback, and data-driven methods to improve human performance when teleoperating robotic systems.

Wadja Lab

Cleveland State University
Principle Investigator: Doug Wadja, PhD

Dr. Wajda conducts research in biomechanics, motor control, and applied mathematics. He is a member of the Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Cleveland State University.

Enhanced Robotic Interfaces & Experiences (ERIE) Lab

Case Western Reserve University
Principle Investigator: Zonghe Chua, PhD

We research new approaches to integrate multimodal sensing, multisensory feedback, and data-driven methods to improve human performance when teleoperating robotic systems.

Wadja Lab

Cleveland State University
Principle Investigator: Doug Wadja, PhD

Dr. Wajda conducts research in biomechanics, motor control, and applied mathematics. He is a member of the Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Cleveland State University.