Dr Matthew Dickinson

Senior Lecturer in Biomechatronics, University of Central Lancashire

Dr Matthew Dickinson, Senior Lecturer in Biomechatronics, University of Central Lancashire, heads up the new wearable robotics unit, implementing the developments made by the Additive Manufacturing Lab to provide assistive wearable systems. Dr Dickinson’s research interests are aimed at the use of intelligent machines to aid in the recovery and mobility of patents to offer an improved quality of life through the use of the human body as a “controller” during functional movements. Dr Dickinson’s research aims introduce a new approach to the conventional method of exo-skeleton design mimicking the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems using low cost solutions. The investigation into the development of low cost exoskeleton technology offers a huge potential to aid in the assistance of movement disorders and rehabilitation of adults and children to all income families throughout the world. He also serves as an executive member on the ASTM F48 committee for exoskeletons and exosuits where we work with international representatives on the development of standards for safety in the development of exoskeletons.