Suzi Creveling

Robotics Research (United States), University of Utah

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Suzi Creveling is a rising leader in the field of biomechatronics and powered lower-limb prosthetics, with a focused research agenda on restoring natural, intuitive mobility for individuals with amputations. Her primary contributions lie in developing advanced control systems for robotic knee prostheses, specifically targeting the complex biomechanical demands of stair ambulation. Creveling’s work addresses a critical gap in prosthetic technology: enabling seamless, volitional control that adapts to user intent. Her 2023 paper, "A Unified Controller for Natural Ambulation on Stairs and Level Ground," (14 citations) proposes a groundbreaking framework that allows a single powered knee to fluidly transition between level walking and stair climbing, eliminating the need for manual mode switching. This work is complemented by her study on "Volitional EMG Control Enables Stair Climbing" (8 citations), which demonstrates that by harnessing electromyographic signals from the user’s residual limb, amputees can directly command the prosthesis’s timing and energy output. This shift from pre-programmed trajectories to user-driven control represents a significant leap toward truly biomimetic function. Creveling’s research is not only technically innovative but also clinically impactful, promising to enhance the safety, confidence, and quality of life for amputees navigating complex, real-world environments.