Ms Sarah Hussain
B.Eng., MSc., FHEA

 

Research Impact

MSc Student Presents QMUL Research at CLAWAR 2025

Shayan Usman, an MSc student at Queen Mary University of London, presented the paper “Design and Integration of a 15-DOF Myoelectric Prosthetic Hand with Tendon-Driven Actuation and Force Feedback Control” at the CLAWAR 2025 International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines, held in Shenzhen, China (5-7 September 2025). Supervised by Dr Hasan Shaheed and Sarah Hussain, Shayan showcased the design and integration of a 15-degree-of-freedom myoelectric prosthetic hand employing tendon-driven actuation and force feedback control to enhance dexterity and functional performance. An extended version of the paper will be submitted to the CLAWAR Journal for publication.

 

New Project Explores Soft Robotics for Next-Gen Prosthetic Sockets 

Dr. Thilina Lalitharatne (Principal Investigator) and Sarah Hussain (Co-Investigator) have recently been awarded a short-term EPSRC-funded Bionic+ Research and PPI grant to investigate soft robotics-inspired approaches for designing sockets for upper-limb prostheses. The award was granted following a sandpit event organised by the University of Warwick.

This project focuses on the development of next-generation prosthetic sockets using soft robotic principles to improve comfort, adaptability, and user experience for individuals with upper-limb loss. Through meaningful involvement of prosthetic users, clinicians, and other relevant stakeholders, the team aims to ensure that the design process is driven by real-world needs and lived experiences.