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Niels Smaby, PhD Biomedical Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

950 Kifer Rd.

Sunnyvale, CA  94086

408/523-2340

nsmaby-at-gmail.com

Degrees

PhD, Mechanical Engineering - Stanford University - 2005

PhD Minor, Electrical Engineering

MS, Engineering, Biomechanics - Stanford University - 1996

BS, Biology - Stanford University - 1989

Research Interests

Tetraplegia

Upper Extremity Biomechanics

Smart Product Design / Mechatronics

Robotics

Projects

2006

• Biomechanical Modeling of Tendon Transfer in Tetraplegia
• Functional Restoration of Grasp in Quadriplegia
• Multi-Center Trial to Improve Grasp in Tetraplegia
• Muscle-Tendon Adaptation following Tendon Transfer

Prior Years' Projects

Publications

Last updated 10/05/2007