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Measuring physical function in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Novel solutions to an old problem
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Mechanical & Manuf. Eng, 2023)Sensitive, objective outcome measures are essential for tracking clinical severity in neurodegenerative conditions such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease. The current ‘gold standard’ multi-item rating ... -
Control of a Dynamic Wheeled-legged Robot Powered by Electric-Pneumatic Actuators
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Mechanical & Manuf. Eng, 2023)The implementation of wheels on the end distal of a mobile robot's leg is a design approach that is gaining increasing popularity as it enables improved energy efficiency, stability and adaptive locomotion strategies in ... -
A 3D printed acoustic metamaterial liner to reduce low-frequency aeroengine noise
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Mechanical & Manuf. Eng, 2023)As the level of air travel continues to increase, so too does the demand for better noise-reduction technologies for aircraft. The environmental noise produced by aircraft has been shown to have a significant adverse effect ... -
3D Bioprinting Strategies To Engineer Structurally Organised Meniscal Tissue Grafts
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Mechanical & Manuf. Eng, 2023)Lesions to the meniscus are common sports-related injuries that can lead to articular cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis if left untreated. While surgical repair procedures and meniscal substitutes offer better ... -
Engineering innate immunology in cardiovascular disease models and regenerative medicine
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Engineering. Discipline of Mechanical & Manuf. Eng, 2023)Heart failure is the leading cause of death worldwide with atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction remaining prominent causes. It is now widely accepted that the inflammatory response holds a key role in advancing both ...
