ABOUT & CONTACT
Lucas Fonseca
Assistant Professor in Robotics and AI
School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham
I study human movement and use sensing, interfaces and intelligent systems to support rehabilitation, health and independence. I am a member of CHART, the Cyber-physical Health and Assistive Robotics Technologies research group.
My research connects movement analysis with assistive robotics, personalised access and user-centred technology for people with neurological and physical impairments.
A research path grounded in movement
Much of my earlier work focuses on spinal cord injury, including functional electrical stimulation and interfaces that draw on a person’s residual movement and muscle activity. I previously held research positions at Inria in France, including a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship focused on neuroprosthesis interfaces for people with upper-limb disabilities.
I am now extending this movement-centred approach to intelligent mobility, rehabilitation technology and human–robot interaction. The central question remains the same: how can technology offer useful assistance while keeping the person in control?
Let’s connect
I welcome conversations with researchers, clinicians, people with disabilities and families, and industry or community partners interested in developing and evaluating assistive and rehabilitation technology.
Useful starting points include a movement or interaction problem, a clinical or user need, complementary methods, or a setting in which a technology could be evaluated.
Contact
lucas.fonseca@nottingham.ac.uk
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