Medical devices & robotics
Medical devices & robotics research at Carnegie Mellon University draws on the University’s strengths in biomaterials, biomechanics, systems engineering, computation, and robotics to develop devices for sensing physiological state and treating disease. Research combines mechanical, electrical, biomaterial, optical, and computational principles, with an emphasis on understanding fundamental principles and developing enabling technologies. Close collaboration with faculty at partner medical centers helps connect researchers with clinical guidance, facilities, and patient data.
Research in this area focuses on devices that interface directly with the nervous and cardiovascular systems. A central principle is that effective medical device design should be grounded in a strong understanding of the basic science underlying the organ system. Research therefore spans the full path from basic science and computational modeling to clinical application.
Focus areas
- Neurotechnology
- Cardiovascular & pulmonary devices
- Optical imaging
- Medical robotics
Faculty
Maysam Chamanzar
Howard M. Wilkoff Professorship of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Howie Choset
Kavčić-Moura Professor
Computer Science Department, Robotics Institute
Tzahi Cohen-Karni
Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
Keith Cook
Department Head and Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Director
Bioengineered Organs Initiative
Marc Dandin
Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker Early Career Associate Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Pulkit Grover
Angel Jordan Career Development Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Douglas Weber
Akhtar and Bhutta Professor
Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience Institute
Siyang Zheng
Professor
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
