Robotic Support in Everyday Activities For Older AdultsĀ 

The STRETCH project is funded by the SBIR program under the National Institute of Health to refine and broaden the functional capabilities of STRETCH to support older adults with a range of cognitive and physical impairments. This diverse team of engineering, human factors, and neurocognition experts allows for effective modifications of STRETCH to best help individuals with a range of impairments. 

Investigators:

  • Wendy Rogers, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Raksha Mudar, College of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Harshal Mahajan, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Samuel A Olatunji, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Yao-Lin Tsai
  • April Pereira
  • James Shim
  • Joanna Huang
  • Holly Panfil
  • Zolzaya Byambasuren
  • Afnaan Afsar Ali
  • Adam Syed