Category: Media

Spotlight on Fredi Mino: Inspiring the Next Generation of Bioengineers

Our lab is excited to share that Fredi is featured in a new online educational module created for middle school students through University of Utah Health and the Genetic Science Learning Center.

The module introduces students to bioengineering through the lens of prosthetics, and our team partnered with the Genetic Science Learning Center to help shape the content. As part of the project, Fredi appears in several videos, guiding viewers through the lab and talking about his path in engineering and prosthetics research.

The series also includes extensive b-roll footage from the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) shared spaces and highlights many of the researchers who work there, giving students an inside look at what it’s like to work in a modern rehabilitation and bioengineering environment.

You can explore the module here:
Bioengineering & Prosthetics – Working in a Lab
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/careers/lab/

Our Work Featured in KSL Documentary A Higher Purpose

We’re honored to share that our lab’s work was recently featured in the KSL TV documentary “A Higher Purpose,” which highlights how Utah’s universities are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges through research, innovation, and service.

The documentary explores projects across the state that are improving lives both locally and globally — from advancing public health and pioneering new technologies to promoting social equity and protecting the environment. Among these transformative efforts is our lab’s contribution to the development of the LUKE arm, a next-generation prosthetic designed to restore natural movement and sensation to individuals with limb loss.

Our team’s work on neural interfaces and human-machine integration is a key part of this groundbreaking technology. By connecting the human nervous system directly to advanced prosthetic systems, we aim to make devices that move and feel like a biological limb — helping users regain not just function, but independence and quality of life.

We’re proud to stand alongside other innovators in Utah’s academic community working toward a higher purpose: using science and technology to improve the human condition.

A Higher Purpose

Closing the Gap: Making Advanced Neuroprosthetics Accessible to All

In a recent Financial Times article, the LUKE Arm and other AI-powered prosthetics were spotlighted as groundbreaking yet financially out of reach for many amputees. At the NeuroRobotics Lab, we recognize this challenge—and are committed to driving down costs while pushing the boundaries of human–machine integration. Our work isn’t just about innovation—it’s about ensuring life-changing technology becomes truly life-accessible.

Financial Times Article
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Sci-Fi Tech Helping Veterans: University of Utah’s LUKE Arm on Fox 13

Fox 13 explores how the LUKE Arm, developed at the University of Utah, is transforming the lives of veterans. This segment delves into the real-world impact of the bionic prosthetic, emphasizing how cutting-edge research is making a tangible difference for those who need it most.

https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/how-the-university-of-utah-is-using-sci-fi-technology-to-help-veterans

 

Sci-Fi Becomes Reality: LUKE Arm Showcased at the Big Game

Hoodline magazine highlights how the LUKE Arm took center stage at one of the biggest sporting events of the year. With its groundbreaking prosthetic technology, the LUKE Arm is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing a once sci-fi concept into real-world use.

https://hoodline.com/2025/02/sci-fi-turned-reality-university-of-utah-s-luke-arm-steals-spotlight-at-big-game-with-revolutionary-prosthetic-tech/

New publication in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation!

A paper led by Caleb Thomson was recently published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. The paper is titled: “Proportional myoelectric control of a virtual bionic arm in participants with hemiparesis, muscle spasticity, and impaired range of motion” and was coauthored by Fredi R Mino, Danielle R Lopez, Patrick P Maitre, Steven R Edgley and Jacob A George.

This project investigated the ability of stroke patients with hemiparesis to use proportional myoelectric controls.

LinkedIn Post

Link to Paper