Aaron Young
Associate Professor
Develops machine learning control for wearable exoskeletons and prostheses.
Aaron Young's lab at Georgia Tech works on human-robot interaction & assistive robots and planning, control & multi-robot systems. 79 papers since 2023, 4 at top venues, mostly RA-L and ICRA. 20 PhD students and 3 master's students. 32 alumni. Applications close .
At a glance
- papers, 2023–2026
- 21/ year
- at T1 venues
- 5%
- PhD students
- 20
- MS students
- 3
- alumni listed
- 32
Papers by yearfrom the lab homepage, 2023–2026
- 2 papers2026 · T1 0 · collecting
- 17 papers2025 · T1 1
- 31 papers2024 · T1 2
- 29 papers2023 · T1 1
T1 venuesOtherVenues: RA-L, ICRA, Nature, Science Robotics, T-RO
Research focuspaper titles that use each topic's words
- Human-robot interaction & assistive robots16 papers
- Planning, control & multi-robot systems15 papers
- prostheses8 papers
- exoskeletons4 papers
- mechanical engineering0 papers
Paper list
From the lab homepage.
20262 papers
- in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 13 July .Optimized Mappings from Biological Hip Moment Estimates to Exoskeleton Torque can Personalize Assistance Across Users and Generalize Across Tasks
- in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 14 January .Reducing Lumbar Extensor Exertion in Lifting Tasks with a Powered Back Exosuit
202517 papers
- Prosthet Orthot Int. Published online June 5, .A clinical decision-making algorithm for the personalized prescription of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees: An evidence-based approach based on a randomized trial
- IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 18 July .An Anthropometry-Based Personalization of Powered Knee Prosthesis for Metabolic Efficiency
- Clinical BiomechanicsBiomechanical and energetic effects of knee flexion control during incline walking for users of the Power Knee
- ASME Journal of Biomechanical EngineeringContinuous-Context, User-Independent, Real-Time Intent Recognition for Powered Lower-Limb Prostheses
- IEEE Transactions on Haptics, in pressEnhancing Human Navigation Ability Using Active Wearable Exoskeletons
- IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 30 JanHuman-in-the-loop Optimization of Hip Exoskeleton Assistance During Stair Climbing
- J. Hum.-Robot Interact. 14, 3, Article 49, JuneImproving Human Situational Awareness and Planning Using a Human-Centric Velocity-Obstacle Algorithm
- IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, JuneIs EMG Information Necessary for Deep Learning Estimation of Joint and Muscle Level States?
- in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and BionicsMachine Learning Enables Rapid Detection of Slips Using a Robotic Hip Exoskeleton
- RA-LMode-Unified Intent Estimation of a Robotic Prosthesis Using Deep-Learning
- T-RO (T1)Online Adaptation Framework Enables Personalization of Exoskeleton Assistance During Locomotion in Patients Affected by Stroke
- in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and BionicsReal-Time Adaptation of Deep Learning Walking Speed Estimators Enables Biomimetic Assistance Modulation in an Open-Source Bionic Leg
202431 papers
- American Orthotists and Prosthetists Association National Assembly, Charlotte, NCA Clinical Decision Equation for the Personalized Prescription of Prosthetic Microprocessor Knees
- Annals of Biomedical EngineeringA Data-Driven Approach to Estimate Human Center of Mass State During Perturbed Locomotion Using Simulated Wearable Sensors
- RA-LA Deep Learning Framework for End-to-End Control of Powered Prostheses
- accepted for presentation at the IEEE International Symposium on Medical Robotics (ISMR), Atlanta, GA, .Accelerating Constrained Continual Learning with Dynamic Active Learning: A Study in Adaptive Speed Estimation for Lower-Limb Prostheses
- American Society for Biomechanics (ASB), Madison, WI, .Ahead of its Time: Data0Driven Approaches enable Artificially-Fast Bio-Inspired Hip Exoskeleton Control for Balance Augmentation during Locomotion
- Science AdvancesAI-Driven Universal Lower-Limb Exoskeleton System for Community Ambulation
- Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, .Anterior cingulate dynamics during effortful walking in humans
- IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and BionicsComparing Metabolic Cost and Muscle Activation for Knee and Back Exoskeletons in Lifting
- American Society for Biomechanics (ASB), Madison, WI, .Comparing Real vs. Simulated Linear Acceleration IMU Data during Steady-State Walking
- Military Health Science Research Symposium. Kissimmee, FL, .Comparing the Lower Limb Joint Biomechanics of Powered and Passive Prostheses during Ramp and Stair Ambulation
- Journal of BiomechanicsComparing the Lower Limb Joint Kinematics, Kinetics and Mechanical Work of the Power Knee, C-Leg and Rheo Knee during Ramp and Stair Ambulation
- American Society for Biomechanics (ASB), Madison, WI, .Data-Driven Deep Learning of Human Biology Enables Personalized Generalization of Control for Wearable Robotics
202329 papers
- Annual Reviews in ControlA Review of Current State-of-the-Art Control Methods for Lower-Limb Powered Prostheses
- IEEE International Symposium on Medical Robotics (ISMR), Atlanta, GA, .Adaptive Lower-Limb Prosthetic Control: Towards Subject-Dependent Intent Recognition & Context Estimation
- Military Health System Research Symposium, Orlando, FL, .Advances in AI Techniques for Recognizing User Intents such as Walking Speed for Robotic Lower Limb Prostheses
- American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN, .AI Systems for Improving Biomechanics of the Mobility Impaired with Wearable Robots
- ICRA (T1)Anticipation and Delayed Estimation of Human Hip Moments using Deep Learning and a Robotic Hip Exoskeleton
- ASME Journal of Biomechanical EngineeringBiomechanical Evaluation of Stair Ambulation Using Impedance Control on an Active Prosthesis
- American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN, .Biomechanical Outcomes Associated with 3 Commercially Available Microprocessor Knees during Level Ground and Stair Ascent Walking Tasks
- American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN, .Deep Learning-Based Control of a Powered Knee-Ankle Prosthesis
- American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN, .Do Humans Use Muscle Activation or Energy Cost to Select Walking Speed? What We can Learn from Ankle Exoskeleton Interventions
- American Society of Biomechanics, Knoxville, TN, .Does the Relationship Between Whole-Body Angular Momentum and Step Placement Change in Individuals Post-Stroke?
- Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Alpharetta, GA, .Dual-Task Paradigms in Post-Stroke Individuals Using a Smart Hip Exoskeleton
- Annals of Biomedical EngineeringEffects of Bilateral Assistance for Hemiparetic Gait Post-Stroke Using a Powered Hip Exoskeleton
Where alumni went32 listed
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