Novel biomedical technologies for fall prevention

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We aim to collaborate to develop novel biomedical technologies for fall prevention and translate research outcomes to the society.

Takeshi Yamaguchi, Professor, Department of Finemechanics, Tohoku University; Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku UniversityContact
Sophia Yue Li, Staff Scientist Partnerships & Strategic Project Manager, KITE Research Institute; Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
Kurt Beschorner,Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh; Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, University of Pittsburgh

1	Takeshi Yamaguchi, Jennifer Hsu, Yue LI, Brian E Maki, Efficacy of a rubber outsole with a hybrid surface pattern for preventing slips on icy surfaces, Applied Ergonomics, 51 (2015) 9-17.
2	Kurt E Beschorner, Arian Iraqi, Mark S. Redfern, Rakie Cham, Yue Li, Predicting slips based on the STM 603 whole-footwear tribometer under different coefficient of friction testing conditions, Ergonomics, 62 (2019)