Ability Research Group

Research Vision
The research group aims to enhance human ability in balance, mobility and manipulation to improve independence and Quality of Life, through research projects designed to provide solutions rooted in robotic, AI and machine learning technologies.

Core Research Areas

• Ability data - aims to create the world's largest database of physical ability of people across age groups.
• Precision rehabilitation - how we can detect various medical conditions earlier, conduct precision assessment, restoration of ability by providing rehabilitation through a personalised approach.
• Assisted ability - development of both medical and industrial assistive robot and human robot interaction algorithm to allow seamless collaboration between human and robot.

Applications and Impact

• Surgery
• Cell micromanipulation
• Rehabilitation
• Assistive technology