Jimmy Kilman is a research assistant in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation. He is also a member of the Center's Rehabilitation Robotics and Research Laboratory. Jimmy is a student at Madison High School who plans to study mechanical engineering in college. He’s currently enrolled in a college-level engineering design class through a partnership between his school and The College of New Jersey. During a prior internship in Kessler Foundation’s Rehabilitation Robotics and Research Laboratory, Jimmy developed a robotic arm orthosis and assisted with ongoing research.
Research Assistant
Background and Expertise
Expertise
Engineering Design
3D Printing
Research Interests
Growing up with a twin brother who has disabilities gave Jimmy a personal understanding of the challenges people can face every day. This experience inspired him to find practical ways to remove barriers and help people live more independently. Building on the Laboratory's work in wearable robotics, he is interested in using rapid fabrication to create devices that better meet each person's needs. He also studies new ways to help rehabilitation robots understand a person's intention to move, with the goal of making therapy more effective and improving outcomes.
