5. Kim Ingraham: on personalized controllers for lower-limb assistive robotics, powered mobility devices for kids, and a path to a faculty position

Gears of Progress

Jan 26 2024 • 53 mins

Dr. Kim Ingraham (LinkedIn, Twitter) is an assistant professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Electrical &Computer Engineering. Kim has an extensive research background creating personalized controllers for lower-limb assistive robotics, such as exoskeletons and prosthetics, and evaluating powered mobility devices for children with disabilities. In this episode, we discussed her winding path to academic research, from an internship at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to a faculty position and leading her own lab (Ingraham Lab) at the University of Washington.


This episode is powered by:

  • ⁠CREATE ⁠(the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences) at the University of Washington
  • ⁠RESNA ⁠(the Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology Society of North America)
  • ⁠NIDILRR ⁠ARRT Training grant 90ARCP0005-01-00

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