Hongwu Wang University of Florida

Hongwu Wang

Assistant Professor

hongwu.wang@ufl.edu 352-273-9934
  • Gainesville FL UNITED STATES
  • College of Public Health and Health Professions

Hongwu Wang is a biomedical engineer merging AI, wearables, rehab robotics, and assistive tech into real-world aging/disability solutions.

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Biography

Hongwu Wang bridges biomedical engineering and rehabilitation science, specializing in AI-driven, user-centered technologies for aging and people with disabilities. His research spans wearable sensors, rehabilitation robotics, and machine learning to enhance mobility and independence. With patents and commercialized innovations, he translates research into real-world solutions.

Areas of Expertise

User Participatory Design, Machine Learning & Sensor-Based Outcome Measures
Assitive Technology & Rehabilitation Robotics
Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Science
Wearable/mHealth Technology

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Accessible Autonomous Transportation and Services: Design Considerations From the Perspective of Consumers and Providers

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sivashankar Sivakanthan, et. al

2024-08-01

To understand the priorities and preferences of people with disabilities (PwDs) and older adults regarding accessible autonomous vehicles (AVs) to address existing transportation barriers.

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Characterization of Great Toe Extension Strength Using ToeScale—A Novel Portable Device

Sensors

Raghuveer Chandrashekhar, et. al

2024-07-25

Great toe strength (GTS) weakness is linked to declines in balance and mobility. Accurately assessing GTS, particularly great toe extension strength (GTES), is often neglected in clinical evaluations due to cumbersome and subjective methods.

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Accessible autonomous transportation and services: voice of the consumer – understanding end-user priorities

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology

Sivashankar Sivakanthan, et. al

2023-11-21

This study aimed to explore the requirements for accessible Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and AV services from a consumer perspective, focusing on people with disabilities (PwDs) and older adults.

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