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Data-driven Dynamic Motion Planning for Practical FES-Controlled Reaching Motions in Spinal Cord Injury by Wolf, Derek N., Van den Bogert, Antonie J., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a promising technology for restoring reaching motions to individuals with upper-limb paralysis caused by a spinal…”
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Holding Static Arm Configurations With Functional Electrical Stimulation: A Case Study by Wolf, Derek N., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a promising solution for restoring functional motion to individuals with paralysis, but the potential for achieving…”
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Unilateral transtibial prosthesis users load their intact limb more than their prosthetic limb during sit-to-stand, squatting, and lifting by Teater, Rachel H., Wolf, Derek N., McDonald, Kirsty A., Zelik, Karl E.

“…Lower limb prosthesis users exhibit high rates of joint pain and disease, such as osteoarthritis, in their intact limb. Overloading of their intact limb during…”
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Trajectory Optimization and Model Predictive Control for Functional Electrical Stimulation-Controlled Reaching by Wolf, Derek N., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) offers promise as a technology to restore reaching motions to individuals with spinal cord injuries. To date, the level…”
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Water uptake in green roof microcosms: Effects of plant species and water availability by Wolf, Derek, Lundholm, Jeremy T.

“…Green roofs are engineered ecosystems that rely on vegetation to provide services such as reduction of roof temperatures. Drought resistance is critical for…”
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Combining an Artificial Gastrocnemius and Powered Ankle Prosthesis: Effects on Transtibial Prosthesis User Gait by Ziemnicki, David M, McDonald, Kirsty A, Wolf, Derek N, Molitor, Stephanie L, Egolf, Jeremiah B, Gupta, Mohh, Zelik, Karl E

“…Walking is more difficult for transtibial prosthesis users, partly due to a lack of calf muscle function. Powered ankle prostheses can partially restore calf…”
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Predicting functional force production capabilities of upper extremity functional electrical stimulation neuroprostheses: a proof of concept study by Schearer, Eric M, Wolf, Derek N

“…This study's goal was to demonstrate person-specific predictions of the force production capabilities of a paralyzed arm when actuated with a functional…”
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Comparing the life cycle costs of using harvest residue as feedstock for small- and large-scale bioenergy systems (part II) by Cleary, Julian, Wolf, Derek P., Caspersen, John P.

“…In part II of our two-part study, we estimate the nominal electricity generation and GHG (greenhouse gas) mitigation costs of using harvest residue from a…”
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Developing a Quasi-Static Controller for a Paralyzed Human Arm: A Simulation Study by Wolf, Derek N., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Individuals with paralyzed limbs due to spinal cord injuries lack the ability to perform the reaching motions necessary to every day life. Functional…”
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Evaluating an open-loop functional electrical stimulation controller for holding the shoulder and elbow configuration of a paralyzed arm by Wolf, Derek N., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a promising solution for restoring functional motion to individuals with paralysis, but the potential for achieving…”
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Model Learning for Control of a Paralyzed Human Arm with Functional Electrical Stimulation by Wolf, Derek N., Hall, Zinnia A., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a promising technique for restoring reaching ability to individuals with tetraplegia. To this point, the…”
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The Positional Logic of Technological Innovation in the Canadian Bioenergy Sector by Wolf, Derek Peter

“…For almost fifty years, OECD governments have sought to increase the rate of technological innovation in the energy sector to resolve price-supply risks,…”
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Simple Quasi-Static Control of Functional Electrical Stimulation-Driven Reaching Motions by Wolf, Derek N., Schearer, Eric M.

“…Functional electrical stimulation is a promising technology for restoring functional reaching motions to individuals with upper limb paralysis. We present a…”
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Achieving Practical Functional Electrical Stimulation-Driven Reaching Motions in an Individual with Tetraplegia by Wolf, Derek N

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a promising technique for restoring the ability to complete reaching motions to individuals with tetraplegia due to…”
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Functional Electrical Stimulation Capability Maps by Schearer, Eric M., Wolf, Derek N.

“…We introduce capability maps visualizing the abilities of the arm of a person with a cervical spinal cord injury activated by functional electrical stimulation…”
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Adjusting Expectations of Scale Based on Limitations of Supply: A Review of the Case for a Forest Bioenergy Strategy that Prioritizes Decentralization, Efficiency, and Integration by Wolf, Derek Peter

“…The limitations of renewable energy technologies require that pathways are carefully chosen such that renewable resources are used most effectively in…”
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Combining functional electrical stimulation and a powered exoskeleton to control elbow flexion by Wolf, Derek, Dunkelberger, Nathan, McDonald, Craig G., Rudy, Kyra, Beck, Christopher, O'Malley, Marcia K., Schearer, Eric

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) and robotic exoskeletons have each demonstrated promise in restoring functional reaching abilities to individuals with…”
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Adjusting Expectations of Scale Based on Limitations of Supply: A Review of the Case for a Forest Bioenergy Strategy that Prioritizes Decentralization, Efficiency, and Integration by Wolf, Derek Peter

“…The limitations of renewable energy technologies require that pathways are carefully chosen such that renewable resources are used most effectively in…”
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