Hongwu Wang
Assistant Professor | University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, UNITED STATES
Hongwu Wang is a biomedical engineer merging AI, wearables, rehab robotics, and assistive tech into real-world aging/disability solutions.
Biography
Hongwu Wang bridges biomedical engineering and rehabilitation science, specializing in AI-driven, user-centered technologies for aging and people with disabilities. His research spans wearable sensors, rehabilitation robotics, and machine learning to enhance mobility and independence. With patents and commercialized innovations, he translates research into real-world solutions.
Areas of Expertise (5)
User Participatory Design, Machine Learning & Sensor-Based Outcome Measures
Assitive Technology & Rehabilitation Robotics
Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Science
Wearable/mHealth Technology
Articles (3)
Accessible Autonomous Transportation and Services: Design Considerations From the Perspective of Consumers and Providers
Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSivashankar Sivakanthan, et. al
2024-08-01
To understand the priorities and preferences of people with disabilities (PwDs) and older adults regarding accessible autonomous vehicles (AVs) to address existing transportation barriers.
Characterization of Great Toe Extension Strength Using ToeScale—A Novel Portable Device
SensorsRaghuveer Chandrashekhar, et. al
2024-07-25
Great toe strength (GTS) weakness is linked to declines in balance and mobility. Accurately assessing GTS, particularly great toe extension strength (GTES), is often neglected in clinical evaluations due to cumbersome and subjective methods.
Accessible autonomous transportation and services: voice of the consumer – understanding end-user priorities
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive TechnologySivashankar Sivakanthan, et. al
2023-11-21
This study aimed to explore the requirements for accessible Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and AV services from a consumer perspective, focusing on people with disabilities (PwDs) and older adults.
