Human Health and Performance Systems
The Human Health & Performance Systems Group develops human-centered technologies to overcome operational challenges and to enhance human capability in domains of interest to national security. Our research programs focus on innovative and objective solutions in the areas of integrated wearable systems, human-machine teaming, enhanced communications, neurocognitive analytics, and medical technologies. Our group is highly interdisciplinary and includes scientific experts in physiology, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, biomechanics, computer science, linguistics, engineering, and physics. Our core technical competencies include system-level modeling and gap analysis, advanced sensing and signal processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, computational modeling, hardware and software prototyping, model-based systems engineering, and human data collection in laboratory and field environments.
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Featured Projects
STRIVE Center
Human-Exoskeleton Fluency
Researchers at the STRIVE Center are developing a fluid, intuitive exoskeleton system to improve the technology’s use in operational environments.
STRIVE Center
Assessment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Researchers at the STRIVE Center are improving methods for identifying the mechanisms underlying balance impairments in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
systems engineering
Model-Based Systems Engineering Analysis
We are developing a tool to evaluate the landscape of wearable sensors, algorithms, and technologies and apply them to warfighter health and performance monitoring.
speech recognition
Automatic Pronunciation Feedback
Powered by our automatic speech recognition technology, the Networked Pronunciation Feedback (NetProF) software application helps students practice pronunciation in foreign languages.
health
Vocal Biomarker-Based PTSD Screening Tool
Psychological disorders have been shown to impact speech patterns. The PTSD screening tool will be able to detect these patterns and therefore inform military healthcare monitoring.
Latest News
In the Media
Jun 8
Massachusetts General Hospital
In the Media
May 31
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Laboratory Stories
My current work is a good combination of prosaic day-to-day problem solving, while also touching on deeper questions about human mind and behavior.
Jim Williamson
Bioengineer
Biotechnology and Human Systems
Human Health and Performance Systems
For the future, I envision a collaborative translational center that bridges speech and language with other sensory indicators.
Thomas Quatieri
Senior Research Scientist
Biotechnology and Human Systems
Human Health and Performance Systems
My favorite kind of work is when I get to clean up and maintain a program or website and turn it into something that people can actually install and use.
Cassian Corey
Software Developer
Biotechnology and Human Systems
Human Health and Performance Systems
The Lab fuses the best parts of technological innovation with an atmosphere that embodies constant learning and growth — all in the context of service to our nation and community. Lincoln Laboratory is a beautiful place to be.
Molly Crane
Signal Processing Engineer
Biotechnology and Human Systems
Human Health and Performance Systems
Advancing Our Research
Featured Publications
Alternative cue and response modalities maintain the Simon effect but impact task performance
Jan 7
Appl. Ergon., Vol. 100, 2022, 103648.
Individuals differ in muscle activation patterns during early adaptation to a powered ankle exoskeleton
Jan 1
Applied Ergonomics Volume 98, January 2022, 103593
AI-enabled, ultrasound-guided handheld robotic device for femoral vascular access
Dec 18
Biosensors, Vol. 11, No. 12, 18 December 2021, 522.
Our Staff
View biographies of members of the Human Health and Performance Systems Group.
