15. Megan O'Brien: on wearable technology, neuroeconomics of movement, and AI for personalized medicine

Gears of Progress
12/07/2024 52 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15

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In this episode, Dr. Megan O'Brien (LinkedIn, Google Scholar, personal webpage) discusses her journey to becoming an Associate Director at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, her work in wearable technology for improving and tracking movement in people with disabilities, and the role of neuroeconomics in movement research. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of using wearable technology in rehab engineering, focusing on data accuracy, privacy concerns, and the role of AI.

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