Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
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Virtual reality platform for upper limb motor rehabilitation
CU25025
VR platform for unconstrained upper-limb rehabilitation, enabling natural-movement tasks to improve motor function and real-world readiness.
Tags
Motor control
Neuron
Virtual reality
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Robert Carrera
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2025-07-29
Robotic system for accelerated motor skills acquisition in sports
CU25023
Robotic assist-as-needed sports training blends motion capture and pelvic/torso force guidance to accelerate motor skill learning.
Tags
Artificial intelligence
Biomedical engineering
Electroencephalography
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2026-02-14
Robotic traction head-neck brace for improved mobility
CU22116
Wearable motorized head-neck traction brace offering portable, bidirectional cervical traction with real-time monitoring and adjustable force.
Tags
Graphical user interface
Intervertebral disc
Orthotics
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Priya Kulkarni
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2024-11-08
A Pelvic Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support (pWRAPS)
CU23151
Pelvic Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support enables dynamic seated posture with real-time kinematic control and pelvic assist.
Tags
Kinematics
Motion control
Musculoskeletal disorder
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Chawin Ophaswongse
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2024-02-23
Collections
Medical Device
Flexible gait training device for real-time, user-tailored treatment
CU22150
A real-time, overground gait trainer applying precise pelvic forces to tailor rehabilitation for stroke, OA, and CP.
Tags
Axial tilt
Biomechanics
Cerebral palsy
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Danielle Stramel
Heakyung Kim
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine
Divisions
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC)
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2023-07-20
Collections
Medical Device
Cable-driven exoskeleton for effective physical rehabilitation
CU14309
Cable-driven leg exoskeleton for lightweight, aligned gait rehabilitation with sensors; natural motion, pediatric and adult use.
Tags
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Cerebral palsy
Gait
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Xin Jin
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2014-10-24
Remote extended reality tracking for sitting posture training
CU25024
Remote XR posture training uses markerless tracking via standard webcams for home-based, accessible sitting posture rehabilitation.
Tags
Human musculoskeletal system
Physical therapy
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Xupeng Ai
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2025-02-28
Responsive cable robot for guiding motion in physical therapy and rehabilitation
CU14305
A tethered cable robot for gait therapy that combines body-weight support with programmable perturbations for rehabilitation.
Tags
Amputation
Dynamic range
Feedback
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Vineet Vashista
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2014-10-24
Mobile overground robotic gait training device
CU22385
Mobile, portable overground pelvic- assist gait trainer using cable-based TPAD with real-time pelvic tracking for rehab.
Tags
Biomechanics
Cerebral palsy
Coronal plane
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Danielle Stramel
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2023-07-26
Collections
Medical Device
Digital Health (Software, AI, bioinformatics, etc)
SoleSound - a gait analysis device with tactile and auditory feedback
CU14306
Affordable, wearable gait analysis with real-time audio-tactile feedback from in-shoe sensors for clinical and home use.
Tags
Angular acceleration
Computer
Electronic component
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Damiano Zanotto
Emily Marie Boggs
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2014-10-24
Modular gait-synchronized biofeedback system
CU22005
Modular, wireless gait-synchronized biofeedback using IMU trackers and neural networks for real-time vibratory therapy in movement disorders.
Tags
Algorithm
Biofeedback
Gait
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Jesus Antonio Prado De La Mora
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2021-07-12
Collections
Medical Device
Digital Health (Software, AI, bioinformatics, etc)
A robotic pediatric walker to assist children learning how to walk
CU14308
A child-focused robotic walker provides active pelvic support and real-time gait feedback for pediatric learning at home and clinic.
Tags
Developmental disability
Gait
Pediatrics
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Jiyeon Kang
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2015-02-03
Robotic trunk system for human musculoskeletal support and training
CU17264
Adaptive cable-driven trunk support trainer TruST enables active posture training, real-time feedback, and VR engagement for rehabilitation.
Tags
Cerebral palsy
Data acquisition
Human musculoskeletal system
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Moiz Khan
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2018-07-17
Personalized neck brace optimized for manual or motorized dynamic range of motion
CU16167
Dynamic, customizable neck brace with passive support and active, eye-tracker controlled motion for rehabilitation and monitoring.
Tags
Biomechanics
Elastomer
Eye tracking
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Haohan Zhang
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2017-03-03
Multifunctional robotic walking assistant
CU17242
A modular robotic walking aid with intelligent monitoring improves safety, balance, and independence for mobility-impaired users.
Tags
Dementia
Independent living
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2018-07-16
Dynamic brace improves spine treatment for scoliosis
CU14307
Dynamic, sensor-driven, motorized brace adapts to growth, improving scoliosis treatment with real-time alignment and comfort.
Tags
Communication
Curvature
Kyphosis
Inventors
Sunil K. Agrawal
Joon-Hyuk Park
Paul Stegall
Manager
Dovina Qu
Departments
Mechanical Engineering
Divisions
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Release Date
2015-12-09
