The MOVE Center at 榴莲黄视频 is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research
and innovation in rehabilitation and assistive technologies by bringing together faculty
expertise across engineering, health sciences, computing, and related fields.
Please join us in supporting the development of impactful solutions that improve mobility,
health, and quality of life for individuals and communities!
Prillaman Hall 520 Parliament Garden Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Event Schedule
Time
Event
8:00 a.m. 鈥� 8:50 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. 鈥� 9:05 a.m.
Welcome Message
Dr. Ayse Tekes
9:05 a.m. 鈥� 9:15 a.m.
Welcome Message
Dr. Karin Scarpinato, Executive Vice President for Research, KSU
9:15 a.m. 鈥� 9:30 a.m.
Presentation
Dr. Jacob Davis, Research Scientist, NIH; KSU alumnus
9:30 a.m. 鈥� 10:00 a.m.
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Elliott Rouse, University Of Michigan 鈥� Ann Arbor
10:00 a.m. 鈥� 10:15 a.m.
Presentation
Dr. Joe Nocera, Department of Veterans Affairs
10:15 a.m. 鈥� 10:25 a.m.
Presentation
Dr. Adrienne Hill, Program Director of theMaster of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
10:25 a.m. 鈥� 10:40 a.m.
Break
Coffee and light snacks
10:40 a.m. 鈥� 11:20 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Dr. Greg Sawicki
Dr. Aaron Young
Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu
Elliott Rouse
Mark Geil
11:30 a.m. 鈥� 12:30 p.m.
Research Presentations
KSU Faculty
12:30 p.m. 鈥� 1:30 p.m.
Lunch/Poster session
1:35 p.m. 鈥� 1:55 p.m.
NIH Program Director Presentation
Dr. Toyin Ajisafe
1:55 p.m. 鈥� 2:20 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gil Weinburg, Director, Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology
2:20 p.m. 鈥� 2:35 p.m.
Break
2:35 p.m. 鈥� 3:35 p.m.
Research Pitch Presentations
3:35 p.m. 鈥� 4:05 p.m.
MathWorks Presentations
4:05 p.m. 鈥� 4:20 p.m.
Movella
4:30 p.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m.
MathWorks Demonstration and Developing Digital Twins in MATLAB Simspace
5:00 p.m. 鈥� 6:00 p.m.
Demo/Poster Session
5:00 p.m. 鈥� 7:00 p.m.
IEEE Competition
Speakers
Dr. Elliott Rouse
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Elliott Rouse is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the Robotics and Mechanical Engineering Departments at the University of Michigan, where he directs the Neurobionics Lab. The vision of his group is to discover the fundamental science that underlies human joint dynamics during locomotion and incorporate these discoveries in a new class of wearable robotic technologies. Dr. Rouse and his research have been featured at TED, on the Discovery Channel, CNN, National Public Radio, Wired Magazine UK, Business Insider, among others. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award in 2019.
Dr. Gil Weinberg
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gil Weinberg is a professor and the founding director of Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology, where he leads the Robotic Musicianship group. His research focuses on developing artificial creativity and musical expression for robots and augmented humans.鈥疻einberg presented his work worldwide in venues such as The Kennedy Center, The World Economic Forum, Ars Electronica, Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Museum, SIGGRAPH, TED-Ed, DLD and others. His music was performed with Orchestras such as Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, the National Irish Symphony Orchestra, and the Scottish BBC Symphony while his research has been disseminated through numerous journal articles and patents. Dr. Weinberg received his MS and PhD degrees in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and his BA from the interdisciplinary program for fostering excellence in Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Aaron Young
Panelist
Dr. Aaron Young is an Associate Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls (EPIC) Lab.
Dr. Gregory S. Sawicki
Panelist
Dr. Gregory S. Sawicki is the Interim Executive Director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines and Professor and Joseph Anderer Faculty Fellow at Georgia Tech with appointments in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Biological Sciences.
Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu
Panelist
Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu currently serves as a Department Head, Professor, and Director of the BioAstLab at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His current research focuses on Biomechatronics Systems; EMG and EEG controlled Prosthesis/Orthosis and Wearable Rehabilitation Robotics.
Dr. Mark Geil
Panelist
Dr. Mark Geil is a Professor of Biomechanics in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services at 榴莲黄视频.鈥疕e helped create the world鈥檚 first entry-level MS degree program in Prosthetics and Orthotics while at Georgia Tech, which was later transferred to Kennesaw State. Dr. Geil is a Fulbright Senior Specialist awardee and winner of the Thranhardt and Research Awards from the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.
The MOVE Center at 榴莲黄视频 is an interdisciplinary initiative dedicated to advancing rehabilitation and assistive technologies. As part of KSU鈥檚 Moonshot initiative, MOVE focuses on 鈥淢obility for Everyone鈥� 鈥� developing technologies that enhance independence, improve rehabilitation outcomes, and extend mobility solutions across diverse users including those with disabilities, aging adults, and caregivers.
Students, pick up XRP mobile robotics kits at by Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from
Connor Talley (ctalle16@students.kennesaw.edu) from Engineering Lab Building G114, Marietta Campus.
Using the XRP mobile robotics kit, student teams will design and demonstrate creative robotic solutions inspired by MOVE鈥檚 mission of inclusive mobility.
Teams should focus on practical, achievable examples, such as:
Visual impairment support (e.g., obstacle detection and navigation aid)
Environmental reorganization (e.g., repositioning or reordering simple objects)
Locating and transporting objects (e.g., finding a target item and moving it to a designated spot)
Adaptive pathfinding in spaces with obstacles or changes
Teams present their concept, explain the system design, and perform a live demonstration
during the competition.
The competition will introduce obstacles and require on-the-fly adjustments, testing how well teams adapt their solutions.
Innovation & Relevance 鈥� Creativity and alignment with MOVE鈥檚 mission of mobility for everyone
Functionality & Reliability 鈥� Successful performance of the system鈥檚 intended tasks
Adaptability & Robustness 鈥� Ability to handle changes, obstacles, and dynamic conditions
Presentation & Communication 鈥� Clarity in explaining the design and its real-world potential
Contact Us
Emily Johnston, Events Coordinator, Office of Research
