The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: Recipient Details
Yoky Matsuoka
Affidivation:
Carnegie Mellon University
NSF Directorate:
CISE
Gender:
F
Award Year:
2003
Citation:
For leading new studies in developing a virtual environment for rehabilitation and human augmentation with a novel and safe wearable robotic device that could assist motor-impaired students in their daily tasks. The research may lead to significant improvements in robotics and biomedical areas by improving the understanding of gaps between perceived and actual movements in humans. She is also creating an innovative interdisciplinary educational environment that increases interactions between motor-impaired and engineering students.