UCF Research Experiences in Pediatric Prosthetics [Summer 2026]
The University of Central Florida·Orlando, FL·2026 cycle
Closed for cycleComputational/Data ScienceBiomedical✓ verified
The REU Program Research Experiences in Pediatric Prosthetics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) will offer interdisciplinary undergraduate research experiences that will benefit children with a limb difference, specifically children with congenital or pediatric arm amputations. Limbitless Solutions is a research facility at the University of Central Florida with the mission to develop the next generation bionics designed to artistically reflect each child’s expression. This REU site offers experience in research focused on the application of pediatric prosthetics through art and technology. Students will be assigned in multidisciplinary pairs to a project and work with previously established STEAM research teams. 10 undergraduate students per year will be selected to participate in the 9 week program, located at UCF in Orlando, Florida. Research Projects will include: • Applications in electromyography sensors. • Developing software for multi-gesture prosthetic functions. • Building user interface with Bluetooth integration for human-machine interaction. • Gamified training. • Designing wearable, tactile interface for prosthetic user grip control feedback. Student Experiences: • Be exposed to robotics, electromyography, and connected smart systems learning. • Participate in interdisciplinary research. • Receive a $6,300 stipend; plus travel funds to and from REU Site. • Includes on-campus housing and stipend for meal plan. Recommended Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics
Prosthetics, Robotics, Prosthesis, Biomedical, IoT, Wearable, Devices, Electromyography, Haptic, Interfaces, Gamified Training, biomedical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, biomedical sciences
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. National • Sophomore to Senior academic status • Overall GPA 2.7 or higher Talented REU applicants will be selected based on a review of submitted documents and their interview, not solely on GPA: academic credentials (overall GPA of 2.7 or higher), extracurricular, academic activities, resume and statement of purpose, and optional references. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.