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INVITED BOOK CHAPTERS

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1996): Prostheses and Artificial Limbs, Invited Chapter in Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, Vol. 15, Trigg, G. L. (Editor), New York and Germany: VCH Publishers, Inc.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1998): Motor Prostheses and the Lack of Physiologically Appropriate Feedback: Their function and connections with Manipulators, Robots, and other Human-Machine Systems. Invited Chapter for: Human and Machine Haptics, Section 3.21, Eds: M. Cutkosky & Srinivasan, (MIT Press) [Accepted 3/98].

Weir, R. F. ff., (2002): Robotics and Manipulators. Invited Chapter (Chapter 17) in: Clinician’s Guide to Assistive Technology, D. A. Olson and F. DeRuyter (Editors). St. Louis: Mosby, Inc., pp. 281 – 293.

Weir, R. F. ff. (2003): Design of Artificial Arms and Hands for Prosthetic Applications. Invited Chapter (Chapter 32) in Standard Handbook of Biomedical Engineering & Design. Myer Kutz, Editor, McGraw-Hill, New York, pp. 32.1 – 32.61. PDF

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (2004): Research Trends for the 21st Century. Invited Chapter, In Functional Restoration of Adults and Children with Upper Extremity Amputation, Robert H. Meier, III, MD and Diane J. Aitkins, OTR (Editors), Demos Medical Publishing Inc., New York.

Childress, D. S. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2004): Control of Limb Prostheses. Invited Chapter (Chapter 12) in Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies – Surgical, Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Principles (3rd Edition), Douglas G. Smith, MD, John W. Michael, MEd, CPO, and John H. Bowker, MD, (Editors) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Rosemont, Illinois.

Mussa-Ivaldi, F. A., Miller, L. E., Rymer, W. Z., and Weir., R. F. ff., (2005): Neural Engineering. Invited Chapter in "Neuroergonomics: The Brain at Work" Raja Parasuraman and Matthew Rizzo, Editors. Oxford University Press.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1997): A Portable, Low Cost, Real-Time, Clinical Gait Analysis System. IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 310 - 321, December. PDF

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (2001): Die Kineplastik zur Steuerung von Fremdkraftprothesen. Medizinisch-Orthopädische Technik. No. 121, pp. 9 - 12, January.

Weir, R. F. ff., Grahn, E. C., and Duff, S. J., (2001): A New Externally-Powered, Myoelectrically Controlled Prosthesis for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations at the Metacarpals. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 26 - 31, June 2001. PDF

Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., and Childress D. S., (2001): Cineplasty as a Control Input for Externally Powered Prosthetic Components. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 357 - 363, July/August 2001. PDF

Al-angari, H. M., Weir, R F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., Childress, D. S., (2003): A Two Degree-of-Freedom Microprocessor Based Extended Physiological Proprioception (EPP) Controller for Upper Limb Prostheses. Technology and Disability, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 113 – 127.

Farrell, T. R., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., Childress, D. S., (2005): The Effects of Static Friction and Backlash on Extended Physiological Proprioception (EPP) Control of a Powered Prosthesis. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 327-342, May/June 2005. PDF

Ajiboye, A. B., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): A Heuristic Fuzzy Logic Approach To EMG Pattern Recognition for Multifunctional Prosthesis Control. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 280 – 291, September. PDF

Dario, P., Hogan, N., Krebs, H. I., Rahman, T., Patton, J., van der Loos, H.F. M., Harwin, W. S., Childress, D. S., Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): The Past, Present and Future of Rehabilitation Robotics: An Ethical View from Pioneers of the Research. Industry/Research News, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine Vol. 12, No. 4, December, pp.92-95. PDF

Sensinger J.W., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Improved Torque Ripple Turning in Harmonic Drives through the Union of Two Existing Strategies. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 457-461, August 2006.

Lowery, M. M., Weir, R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., (2006): Simulation of Intramuscular EMG Signals Detected Using Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 53, No. 10, pp. 1926 – 1933, Oct. 2006. PDF

Onishi, K., Weir, R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., (2007): Neural Machine Interfaces for Controlling Multifunctional Powered Upper-Limb Prostheses. Expert Reviews in Medical Devices, vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 43-53, 2007.

Farrell, T., and Weir, R .F. ff., (2007): The Optimal Controller Delay for Multifunctional Prostheses. IEEE Transactions of Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp:111 – 118, March 2007. PDF

Ajiboye A. B., Bogey R. A., Weir R. F. ff., (2007) "Muscle synergies in the scaling of hand grasp forces". Journal of Neurophysiology (Submitted Oct 2007 - ID# JN-01119-2007).

Farrell, T. R. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2007) “Controller-Induced Delay Based on Analysis Window Attributes for Multifunctional Prosthesis Control,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, (submitted: TNSRE-2007-00137.)

Ajiboye AB, Weir R. F. Ff. (2007) "Muscle synergies form a predictive framework for hand postures". Experimental Brain Research. (In preparation for Target Oct 2007.)

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R .F. ff., (2008). "User-Modulated Impedance Control of a Prosthetic Elbow in Unconstrained, Perturbed Motion." IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering Vol. 55 No. 3 March 2008 pp: 1043-1055 PDF

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R .F. ff., (2008). "Modeling and Measurement of Rotational Stiffness in Trans-humeral Pseudarthrosis." IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering Vol. 16 No. 2 April 2008 pp: 184-190 PDF

Farrell, T. R. and Weir, R. F.,(2008) “A Comparison of Electrode Implantation and Targeting on Pattern Classification Accuracy for Prosthesis Control,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 55, No. 9 Sept. 2008 pp: 2198-2211. PDF

R. F. ff. Weir, P. R. Troyk, G. A. DeMichele, D. A. Kerns, J. F. Schorsch, H. Maas (2008): Implantable MyoElectric Sensors (IMES) for Intramuscular Electromyogram Recording. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 56, No. 1 Jan. 2009 PDF

PEER REVIEWED PROCEEDINGS

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1997): A New method of Characterizing Gait using a Portable, Real-time, Ultrasound Ranging Device. Proceedings of the 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Chicago, Illinois, October 30th - November 2nd, 1997, pp. 1810 - 1812.

Bertos, Y. A., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., Childress, D. S., (1997): Microprocessor Based E.P.P. Position Controller for Electric Powered Upper-Limb Prostheses. Proceedings of the 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Chicago, Illinois, October 30th - November 2nd, 1997, pp. 2311 - 2314.

Childress, D. S., and Weir, R. F. ff., (1997): The Gait Velocigram (GVG): A Graphical Representation of Walking. Workshop on Human Motion Analysis: Technical Advances and Clinical Applications. Proceedings of the 19th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Chicago, Illinois, October 30th - November 2nd, 1997, pp. 2905 - 2908.

Weir, R. F. ff. and Ajiboye, A. B., (2003): A Multifunction Prosthesis Controller based on Fuzzy-Logic Techniques. Proceedings of the 25th Silver Anniversary International Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Cancun, Mexico, September 17th – 21st, 2003.

Weir, R. F. ff., Troyk, P. R., DeMichele, G., Kuiken, T., (2003): Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) for Upper-Extremity Prosthesis Control – Preliminary Work. Proceedings of the 25th Silver Anniversary International Conference of the IEEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Cancun, Mexico, September 17th – 21st, 2003.

Lowery, M. M., Weir, R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., (2005): Simulation of Intramuscular EMG Signal Detection using Implantable MyoElectric Sensors (IMES). Proceedings of the 2nd International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, Washington D.C., USA, March 16-18, 2005. Winner Excellence in Neural Engineering Award, IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, Washington D.C., March, 2005

Ajiboye, A. B., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Analysis of the EMG Patterns of Six Major Hand Grasps. Proceedings of the 9th International IEEE Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (IEEE ICORR 2005), Chicago, Illinois, June 28th-July 1st.

Farrell, T. R., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Pilot Comparison of Surface vs. Implanted EMG for Multifunctional Prosthesis Control. Proceedings of the 9th International IEEE Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (IEEE ICORR 2005), Chicago, Illinois, June 28th-July 1st.

Sensinger, J. W., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Design and Analysis of a Non-backdrivable Series Elastic Actuator. Proceedings of the 9th International IEEE Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (IEEE ICORR 2005), Chicago, Illinois, June 28th-July 1st.

Weir, R. F. ff., Troyk, P. R., DeMichele, G., Kerns, D., (2005): Technical Details of the Implantable Myoelectric Sensor (IMES) System for Multifunction Prosthesis Control. Proceedings of the 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Society (EMBS) – “Innovation from Biomolecules to Biosystems”, Shanghai International Convention Center, Shanghai, China, September, 1st - 4th, 2005. Zhou, P., Lowry, M. M., Weir, R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., (2005): Elimination of ECG Artifacts from Myoelectric Prosthesis Control Signals Developed by Targeted Muscle Reinnervation. Proceedings of the 27th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Society (EMBS) – “Innovation from Biomolecules to Biosystems”, Shanghai International Convention Center, Shanghai, China, September, 1st - 4th, 2005.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Impedance Control Using a Compact Series Elastic Actuator. Proceedings of IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, Beijing, China, August 2006.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Improvements to Series Elastic Actuators. Proceedings of IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, Beijing, China, August 2006.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Non-backdrivable Impedance Control. Proceedings of the Workshop on Robotic Systems for Rehabilitation, Exoskeleton, and Prosthetics (Yoky Matsuoka & Bill Townend, Eds.,) at Robotics: Science and Systems, Philadelphia, PA, August 16-19, 2006.

DeMichele, G., Troyk, P., Kerns, D., Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): An Implantable Myoelectric Sensor Based Prosthesis Control System. Proceedings of the 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Society (EMBS) New York, , August 30th - September 3rd, 2006.

Troyk, P., DeMichele, G., Kerns, D., Weir, R. F. ff., (2007): IMES: An Implantable Myoelectric Sensor. Session 6.3.1: Neural Stimulation 1, Proceedings of the 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Society (EMBS) Lyon, France, August 23rd – 26th , 2007.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2007): “New Multifunctional Prosthetic Arm and Hand Systems", Session 6.1.2 IS: Modern Assistive Technologies, Proceedings of the 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Society (EMBS) Lyon, France, August 23rd – 26th, 2007.

J. Baker, D. Yatsenko, J. F. Schorsch, R. F. ff. Weir, G. Clark, D. Hutchinson, and B. Greger (2008): Wirelessly Decoding Individuated Finger Movements Using Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Neural Interfaces Conference (2008). Cleveland, Ohio, June 16th-18th

R. F. ff. Weir, J. F. Schorsch, P. R. Troyk, and G. A. DeMichele (2008): Multifunction Prosthesis Control Using Implanted MyoElectric Sensors (IMES). Proceedings of the XVIIth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK), Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA, June 18th – 21st 2008.

R. F. ff. Weir, P. R. Troyk, G. A. DeMichele, D. A. Kerns, J. F. Schorsch, H. Maas (2008): Multifunction Prosthesis Control Using Implanted MyoElectric Sensors. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2008), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 12th – 15th 2008.

PEER REVIEWED ABSTRACTS

Weir, R. F. ff., (1989): The Design and Development of a Synergetic Partial Hand Prosthesis with Powered Fingers. Proceedings of the RESNA 12th Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 25th – 30th, pp. 473 - 474.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1997): A Portable, Clinical Gait Analysis System for the Real-Time Evaluation of Gait Pathologies. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Clemson, South Carolina, September 24th - 27th, 1997, pp.198 - 199.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1998): A Century of the Sauerbruch-Lebsche-Vanghetti Muscle Cineplasty: The US Experience. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 28th - July 3rd, 1998, Sy94, pp. 200 - 203.

Bertos, Y. A., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., Childress, D. S., (1998): A Microprocessor Based E.P.P. Controller for Electric-Powered Prostheses. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 28th - July 3rd, 1998, Fp63, pp. 339-341.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1998): A Portable, Real-Time, Ultrasound Ranging Device for the Clinical Evaluation of Gait. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 28th - July 3rd, 1998, Fp89, pp. 385 - 387.

Childress, D. S., Weir, R. F. ff., and Heckathorne, C. W. (1998): Integration of Below-Elbow Prostheses with the Human Body: Principles and Possibilities. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 28th - July 3rd, 1998, Sy40.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1998): Design Issues for the Development of an Externally-Powered Partial-Hand Prosthesis. Proceedings of the 1998 ASME Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Anaheim, California, BED-Vol. 39, Advances in Bioengineering, pp. 313 - 314, November 15th - 20th, 1998.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1998): 3-Dimensional, Single Marker, Gait Analysis System. Proceedings of the 1998 ASME Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Anaheim, California, BED-Vol. 39, Advances in Bioengineering, pp. 403 - 404, November 15th - 20th, 1998.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Gaebler-Spira, D., (1999): Pilot study using Instantaneous Gait Velocity Analysis as an Outcome Measure in the Clinical Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy receiving Botulinum toxin A and Adults with Intrathecal Baclofen. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD). The Senate House, University of London, England, October 21st to 23rd, 1999. Published in Journal of Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Supplement No. 81, October 1999, Vol. 41, p. 22.

Weir, R. F. ff., Childress, D. S., and Grahn, E. C., (2000): Development of Externally-Powered Prostheses for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations. Proceedings of the Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Track 16 Rehabilitation Engineering, Session MO-E325-4, Chicago, Illinois. July 23rd - 28th, 2000.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S. (2000): Portable Devices for the Clinical Measurement of Gait Performance and Outcomes" Proceedings of the Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Track 16 Rehabilitation Engineering, Session WE-CXH-120, Chicago, Illinois. July 23rd - 28th, 2000.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2000): One Microsecond Trigger Pulse Generator. Circuit Ideas, Electronics World, Vol. 106, No. 1774, p. 811, October 2000.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S. (2000): A Portable System for the Clinical Measurement of Gait Performance. Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB). Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, p. 132, 27th - 30th August 2000, Editors: P. J. Prendergast, T. C. Lee, & A. J. Carr; Dublin: Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2002): Design of a Clinically Viable Multifunctional Prosthetic Hand. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada, pp. 2-5.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Grahn, E. G., (2002): A Myoelectrically Controlled Prosthetic Hand for Transmetacarpal Amputations. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada, pp. 6-9.

Farrell, T. R., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., Childress, D. S., (2002): Real-Time Computer Modeling of a Prosthesis Controller Based on Extended Physiological Proprioception (EPP). Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada, pp.77-80.

Ajiboye, A. B., Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., and Childress, D. S., (2002): Neurofuzzy Logic as a Control Algorithm for an Externally Powered Multifunctional Hand Prosthesis. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada, pp. 126-130.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2003): The Great Divide – The Human-Machine Interface: Issues in the Control of Prostheses, Manipulators, and other Human Machine Systems. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, March 22nd - 23rd, 2003.

Ajiboye A. B., and Weir R. F. ff. (2004): EMG Pattern Classification for Controlling Trans-radial Myoelectric Hand Prostheses. Proceedings of the XVth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK), Boston, MA, June 18th – 21st, Abstract 312, p88.

Weir R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., and Ajiboye A. B., (2004): Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) for Upper-Extremity Prosthesis Control – Independence of Multiple Intra-Muscular EMGs. Proceedings of the XVth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK), Boston, MA, June 18th – 21st, Abstract 313, p89.

Weir R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (2004): The Role of Surgery in the Creation of Innovative Control Solutions for Multifunctional Prostheses. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p15.

Weir R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., and Ajiboye A. B., (2004): Independence of Multiple Intra-Muscular EMGs for Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p46.

Ajiboye A. B., Weir R. F. ff., and Heckathorne C. W., (2004): EMG Pattern Classification for Controlling Trans-radial Myoelectric Hand Prostheses. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p47.

Weir R. F. ff., and Saha, D., (2004): Quantitative Measures for Use in Prosthetics and Orthotics. SY3B2 Quantitative Measures for Use in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p131.

Heckathorne C. W. and Weir R. F. ff., (2004): Test Fitting of a Prototype Electric-Powered Partial-Hand Prosthesis. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p171.

Farrell T., and Weir R. F. ff., (2004): Extended Physiological Proprioception (EPP) Control of a Powered Elbow Prosthesis: The Effects of Non-Linearities. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p272.

Weir R. F. ff., (2004): A New Externally-Powered Prosthetic Option for Persons with Transmetacarpal Amputations. Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p234.

Weir R. F. ff., (2004): A Robust Multifunctional Hand Prosthesis for Amputations Proximal to the Wrist Proceedings of the 11th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics (ISPO), Hong Kong, August 1st - 6th, p235.

Ajiboye A. B., Weir R. F. ff., (2005): Principal Component (PC) and Fuzzy C-Means (FCM) Cluster Analyses of the EMG of Six Major Grasp Patterns. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Neural Control of Movement Conference, Key Biscayne, FL, April 12 - April 17, 2005.

Heckathorne, C. W., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Evaluation of a Prototype Electric-Powered Partial-Hand Prosthesis. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Grahn, E. C., (2005): Powered Humeral Rotator for Persons with Shoulder Disarticulation Amputations. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Weir, R. F. ff., Troyk, P. R., DeMichele, G., Lowry, M. M., Kuiken, T. A.,.(2005): Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Sensinger, J. W., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Non-Backdrivable Series Elastic Actuator for Use in a Prosthetic Elbow. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Kuiken, T. A., Sensinger, J. W., Farrell, T. R., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Phantom Limb Sensory Feedback Through Nerve Transfer Surgery. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Farrell, T. R., and Weir, R. F. ff., Heckathorne, C. W., (2005): The Effect Of Controller Delay On Box And Block Test Performance. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada,

Farrell, T. R., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): Comparison of Surface vs. Implanted EMG for Multifunctional Prosthesis Control. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Miller, L. A., Lipschutz, R. D., Weir, R. F. ff., Williams, T. W., Stubblefield, K. A., Heckathorne, C. W., and Kuiken, T. A., (2005): Shoulder Disarticulation Fitting with 6 Independently Controlled Motors after Targeted Hyper-Reinnervation Nerve Transfer Surgery. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Zhou, P., Lowry, M. M., Weir, R. F. ff., Kuiken, T. A., (2005): Removal of ECG Artifact from Myoelectric Prosthesis Control Signals. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2005), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15th – 19th, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Sensinger J., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Biomimetic Control of Traditional Prostheses. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL., USA, March 1st - 4th, 2006.

Kuiken, T. A., J. W. Sensinger, Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Phantom Limb Sensory Feedback through Nerve Transfer Surgery. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL., USA, March 1st - 4th, 2006.

Farrell, T. R., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Comparison of Surface vs. Implanted EMG for Multifunctional Prosthesis Control. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL., USA, March 1st - 4th, 2006.

Ajiboye A. B., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): Analysis of Shared and Specific Neuromuscular Synergies of Hand Grasp Patterns at Varying Force Levels using Non-negative Matrix Factorization. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Neural Control of Movement Conference, Key Biscayne, FL, May 02 - May 07, 2006.

Sensinger, J. W., B. Lock, Weir, R. F. ff., et al.,. (2006): Physiological differences in targeted hyper-reinervation subject's force perception. Proceedings of the 2006 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 11 – October 14, 2006.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2006): User-modulated Impedance Control. Proceedings of the 2006 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 11 – October 14, 2006.

Ajiboye A. B., and Weir, R. F. ff (2006): Shared and specific muscle synergies in the control of hand postures at varying force levels. Proceedings of the 2006 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 11 – October 14, 2006

Sensinger, J. W., Lock, B. A., Weir, R. F. ff., and Kuiken, T.A., (2007): Targeted Sensory Reinervation Subject Force Perception. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 554, 2007.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2007): Inherently Compensating Body Powered Elbow. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 311, 2007.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir R. F. ff., (2007): Trans-humeral socket residual-limb interface stiffness. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 111, 2007.

Sensinger, J. W. and Weir, R. F. ff., (2007): User-Modulated Impedance Control of a Prosthesis. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference for the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 520, 2007.

Farrell, T. R. and Weir R. F. ff., (2007): “The Effect of Analysis Window Attributes on Multifunctional Prosthesis Controllers,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 288, 2007.

Farrell, T. R. and Weir R. F. ff., (2007): “The Effect of EMG Electrode Implantation and Targeting on Multifunctional Prosthesis Controller Classification Accuracy,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 291, 2007.

Farrell, T. R. and Weir R. F. ff., (2007): “Multifunctional Myoelectric Control: The Optimal Controller Delay,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 381, 2007.

Weir R. F. ff., Troyk, P. R., DeMichele, G., & Kerns, D., (2007): “Implantable EMG Sensors (IMES) for Improved Myoelectric Control” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 223, 2007.

Weir R. F. ff., Mitchell, M., Clark, S., Puchhammer, G., Haslinger, M., Reinhard, G., Kumar, N., Hofbauer, R., Kuschnigg, P., (2007): “The Intrinsic Hand: An 18 Degree-of-Freedom Artificial Hand Replacement” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Vancouver, Canada, July 29th – August 3rd, p. 273, 2007.

Weir R. F. ff., Troyk, P. R., DeMichele, G., (2007) Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) for Improved Myoelectric Control. Track: Neural Engineering: Peripheral Neural Interfaces. Proceedings of the 2007 Annual Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Los Angeles, CA. p698.

Ajiboye A. B., Weir R. F. ff. (2007) "Volitional control of neuromuscular synergies in a two-dimensional orthogonal field". Society for Neuroscience Abstract. San Diego, CA. Nov 2007.

Birdwell , J. A., Weir R. F. ff., (2007) Hill-based musculo-skeletal hand models for controlling multi-DoF hand prostheses. Society for Neuroscience Abstract. San Diego, CA. Nov 2007 J. Baker, D. Yatsenko, J. F. Schorsch, R. F. ff. Weir, G. Clark, D. Hutchinson, and B. Greger (2008): Wirelessly Decoding Individuated Finger Movements Using Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Society for Neuroscience Abstract. Washington, DC. Nov 15th-18th 2008

D. J. Warren, J. J. Baker, D. T. Hutchinson, J. F. Schorsch, R. F. ff. Weir, P. R. Troyk, G. A. DeMichele, G. A. Clark, and B. Greger. (2008): Optimal linear filter control of a virtual prosthetic hand via wirelessly recorded myoelectric signals. Society for Neuroscience Abstract. Washington, DC. Nov 15th-18th 2008

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Weir R. F. ff., (1992): Prosthesis Control by way of Direct Muscle Attachment. Capabilities, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 1 & 5, January 1992.

Weir R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1992): Measurement of the Ability of Direct Muscle Attachment to Act as a Control Input for Prosthesis Controllers. Proceedings of the 7th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetists and Orthotists (ISPO), Chicago, June 28th - July 3rd, p. 310.

Childress, D. S., Grahn, E., Weir R. F. ff.,., Heckathorne, C. H., and Uellendahl, J., (1993): Modification of a Bock Electric Hand for EPP Control by Exteriorized Tendons. Proceedings of the 19th Annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30th - April 4th.

Childress, D. S., and Weir R. F. ff., (1995): Quantitative Assessment of Direct Muscle Attachment to Act as a Control Input for Externally Powered Prostheses. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of the International Society of Prosthetists and Orthotists (ISPO), Melbourne, Australia, p. 101, April 2nd –7th, 1995.

Weir R. F. ff., (1997): Precise Timing via the PC’s RS-232 Port. Circuit Ideas, Electronics World, Vol. 103, No. 1729, p. 46, January 1997.

Weir R. F. ff., Childress, D. S., and Licameli, J. N., (1997): A Low Cost Ultrasound Ranging System for the Analysis of Gait. Gait and Posture, Vol. 5, No. 2, April 1997, pp. 180 - 181.

Weir R. F. ff., (1997): Exploring a Direct Ultrasound Ranging System to Make Gait Analysis Faster and More Economical. Capabilities, Vol. 6, No. 2, April 1997, pp. 1 - 2 & 10 - 11.

Weir R. F. ff., (1998): A Century of the Sauerbruch-Lebsche-Vanghetti Muscle Cineplasty: The United States Experience. Capabilities, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 1 - 2 & 10 - 11, October 1998.

Weir R. F. ff., Childress, D. S., and Heckathorne, C. W., (1998): Towards Achieving the Goal of Meaningful, Coordinated, Subconscious, Multi-Functional, Control of Prostheses. Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service 1st Annual Meeting, "Enabling Veterans: Meeting the Challenge of Rehabilitation in the Next Millennium", Westin City Center Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 1st - 3rd, 1998, p. 192.

Weir R. F. ff., and Gaebler-Spira, D., (2000): Clinical Experience Using Real-Time Measurement of Instantaneous Gait Velocity as an Outcome Measure. Capabilities, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-2 & 8, January 2000.

Weir R. F. ff., Childress, D. S., and Grahn, E. C., (2000): Development of an Externally Powered Prosthetic Hand for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations. Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service 2nd Annual Meeting, "The Next Generation", Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, February 20th - 22nd, 2000, p. 122.

Weir R. F. ff., Gaebler-Spira, D., and Patterson, K., (2000): Analysis of Orthotic Effect on Functional Gait Utilizing Real-time Measurement of Instantaneous Gait Velocity as an Outcome Measure. Proceedings of the Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC), Banff, Canada, April 23rd - 26th, 2000.

Weir R. F. ff., Grahn, E. C., and Duff, S. J., (2001): A New Externally-Powered, Myoelectrically Controlled Hand Prosthesis For Persons With Partial Hand Amputations. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Dallas, TX, March 8th - 10th.

Weir R. F. ff., Grahn, E. C., Duff, S. J., and Childress, D. S., (2001): Development of an Externally-Powered, Myoelectrically Controlled Hand Prosthesis for Persons with Partial Hand Amputations. Proceedings of Intellectual Property In The VA: Changes, Challenges & Collaborations, April 12th & 13th, 2001, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, p. 07.

Weir R. F. ff., (2001): Development of a New Partial Hand Prosthesis. Capabilities, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 1-3,11, April 2001.

Weir R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (2001): A Three-Dimensional, Single Marker, Gait Analysis System for Real-Time Use in Small Clinical Facilities. Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Glasgow, UK, July 1st - July 6th, p. MO8.2.

Weir R. F. ff., and Grahn, E. C., (2001): A New Externally-Powered Hand Prosthesis for Persons with Partial-Hand Amputations. Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), Glasgow, UK, July 1st - July 6th, p. MO6.6.

Weir R. F. ff., (2001): Development of a Portable, Real Time, 3-D Single Marker Gait Evaluation System. Research Project Update, Capabilities, Vol. 10, No. 4, p. 4, Autumn 2001.

Weir R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (2002): Design Issues in The Development of a Four Degree-of-Freedom Multifunctional Prosthetic Hand. Proceedings of the VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service 3rd National Meeting, "Rehabilitation Research for the 21th Century: The New Challenges", Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA, February 10th – 12th, 2002, p.121.

Weir R. F. ff., (2005): ICORR 2005 IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics – Frontiers of the Human-Machine Interface June 28 – July 1, 2005. Capabilities, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 1 - 3, Autumn 2005.

INVITED TALKS/PRESENTATIONS

Weir R. F. ff. (2007): The Next Generation of Prosthetic Arm Systems. Invited Speaker, No Barriers Festival 2007, Squaw Valley, California, June 28th – July 2nd, 2007.

Weir R. F. ff. (2007): The latest and Greatest in Hand Replacement Technology. Symposium: Quantification & mechanisms of impaired motor control, In honor of past, present & future contributions of Dr. W. Zev Rymer, Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium, Room 2-320, McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 240 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL., June 26-27 2007.

Weir R. F. ff. (2007): “Arms for Veterans - The next Generation of Devices”, Invited Speech Student/Faculty Seminar Series, Illinois Institute of Technology, March 2nd, Chicago, IL.

Weir R. F. ff. (2007): The New New Things About Prosthetic Arms, Invited Speech Biomedical Engineering Department Seminar Series, Northwestern University, Thursday, January 25, 2006, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Tech L361. Evanston, IL.

Weir R. F. ff. (2006): The New New Things About Prosthetic Arms and Hands, Invited Speech Emerging Trends in Rehabilitation Robotics session, MARS-RERC Annual Meeting, RIC 16th Floor, Magnuson Auditorium, 1:30 – 2:40 pm, Friday, November 17. RIC, Chicago, IL.

Weir R. F. ff. (2006): From EPP and Muscle Tunnel Cineplasties to Neuroelectric Control for Artificial Arms and Hands. Dudley S. Childress Scientific Symposium, Room 1702, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Friday October 6th, 2006. (FessSchrift for Dr. Childress).

Weir R. F. ff. (2006): "A True Replacement for the Natural Hand and Arm - An Elusive Dream?". Invited presentation. Neural Prosthesis Seminar, Cleveland FES Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, Friday, September 22, 2006, Wolstein Auditorium, 8::30AM to 9:30 AM.

Weir R. F. ff. (2006): The Next Generation of Arm Prostheses: Hope or Hubris. Invited presentation. Proceedings of the Workshop on Robotic Systems for Rehabilitation, Exoskeleton, and Prosthetics (Yoky Matsuoka & Bill Townend, Eds.,) at Robotics: Science and Systems, Philadelphia, PA, August 16-19, 2006.

Weir R. F. ff. (2006): Multifunction Prosthesis Control using Implanted Sensors. Invited Speech, Bioengineering Research Partnership Grantee Planning Meeting National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, July 12-14, 2006.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): The Next Generation of Artificial Arm and Hand Replacements: A Help or Hubris? Invited Speech, Mechanical Engineering Department, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, Oct 2nd, 2005.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): The Shape of Things to Come: The Next Generation of Artificial Arm and Hand Replacements. Grand Rounds, Department Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, August 26th, 2005.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2005): The Next Generation of Artificial Arm and Hand Replacements: A Help or Hubris? Invited Speech, The Biomedical Engineering Research Group in University College Dublin (UCD) and The Biomedical Engineering Division of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland (IEI), Rm 326, Engineering Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin Ireland, July 27th, 2005.

Weir, R. F. ff. and Kuiken, T. A., (2005): Neural Control for Artificial Arms and Hands: Implantable Myoelectric Sensors & Targeted Reinnervation. Invited Presentation, DHHS NIH NICHD/DARPA Translating Civilian & Defense Technologies for Pediatric Critical Care and Rehabilitation Research Rockville, MD, May 16th-17th

Childress, D. S., Kuiken, T. A., Weir, R. F. ff. and Gard S. A., (2005): The New Artificial Limb Systems: A Help or Hubris? Domain Dinner, Williams Auditorium, 3rd Floor, McGaw Pavilion, Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, January 19, 2005.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2004): Issues in the Control of Advanced Multifunctional Prosthetic Systems. Invited Lecture Course No. 04.B.ST.SP.NTC.A, National Joint Prosthetics & Rehabilitation services conference. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System and The Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service, Hyatt - McCormick Center, Chicago, Illinois, May 11-13, 2004.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2004): Multifunction Prosthesis Control using Implanted Sensors. Sensory Motor Performance Program (SMPP) laboratory meeting, SMPP Conference Room, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), Illinois, February 26th, 2004.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2004): Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) for Multi-functional Prosthesis Control. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Quarterly Departmental Faculty Meeting, February 24th, 2004.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2003): Issues in the Control of Prostheses, Manipulators, and other Human Machine Systems. Invited Lecture, Third Annual Meeting of Centers for Research on Neurorehabilitation (CARN), NIH R24 Grant HD39627-03 “Restoration of Function in Neurologic Impairment”, Harrison Conference Center, Lake Bluff, Illinois, June 13-15, 2003.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2003): Northwestern University/MTS Transponder System: a Proof-of-Concept System for Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Third Annual Meeting of Centers for Research on Neurorehabilitation (CARN), NIH R24 Grant HD39627-03 “Restoration of Function in Neurologic Impairment”, Harrison Conference Center, Lake Bluff, Illinois, June 13-15, 2003.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2003): The Great Divide – The Human-Machine Interface: Issues in the Control of Prostheses, Manipulators, and other Human Machine Systems. Plenary Speaker, Rehabilitation Engineering Track, 29th Annual Northest Bioengineering Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, March 22nd - 23rd, 2003

Weir, R. F. ff., (2002): Prosthetics Hardware, Invited Speaker, Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2002), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 19th - 23rd, University of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada.

Silver-Thorn, M. B., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2002): Open Session Discussion Leaders, State-of-the-Science Meeting in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O), May 17th – 18th, 2002, hosted by Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Chicago, Illinois.

Weir, R. F. ff., (2001): Speaker for the Advanced Training Course: Overview of Gait Analysis for Prosthetists and Orthotists. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). Northwestern Universisty September, 2001.

Heckathorne, C. W., Hungspreugs, P., and Weir, R. F. ff., (2001): Developments in Upper Extremity Prosthetic Devices. Sensory Motor Performance Program (SMPP) laboratory meeting, SMPP Conference Room, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), Illinois, July 26th, 2001.

Weir, R. F. ff. and Gard, S. G., (2000): Vertical Movement of the Body During Normal Walking. Demonstration: Motion Analysis Research Laboratory. Annual Research Colloquium, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), Illinois, June 6th, 2000.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1999): New Horizons in Prosthetics Research. Invited Speaker UnLIMBited Potential, Amputee Support Group at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Hayworth Room, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), June 24th, 1999.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1999): A Portable Gait Analyzer System. McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science Tech Corporate Partners Annual Technology Review, Technological Institute, Northwestern University Evanston Illinois, March 23rd, 1999.

Rymer, W. Z., Weir, R. F. ff., Healy, K. E., (1998): Novel Engineering Applications in Rehabilitation: From Machines to Materials. Invited Speaker Shirley Ryan Seminar -- Lifelong Learning Course, Fall 1998 lecture series “Globalization Technology and the Beginning of the 21st Century.” McCormick Auditorium, Allen Center, Evanston Campus, Northwestern University, Illinois, November 24th, 1998.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1998): Towards Achieving the Goal of Meaningful, Coordinated, Subconscious, Multi-Functional, Control of Prostheses. Poster Presentation, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), October 15th, 1998.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1998): A Century of Cineplasty - Implications for the Future of Upper-limb Prosthetic Control. Invited Speaker Grand Rounds Series, The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University Medical School Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Magnusson Auditorium, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), Chicago, Illinois, May 27th, 1998.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1998): Clinical Applications of Movement Instrumentation: Measurement Technology for Small Offices. Senior Research Colloquium, Research Department, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), May 22nd, 1998.

Weir, R. F. ff., and Childress, D. S., (1997): The Gait Velocigram as a Tool for Evaluating Gait. Invited Speaker Gait Analysis Symposium honoring Susan Sienko Thomas, M.S. at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Bigler Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, November 6th, 1997.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1997): Design, Development, and Use of a Portable, Real-Time, Ultrasound Ranging System for the Analysis of Gait Velocity. Invited Speaker Friday series Seminar, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 24th, 1997.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1996): Cineplasty Revisited: Muscles as a Control Input for Powered Prostheses. Invited Speaker Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Fall Scientific Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, September 28th, 1996.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1996): Cineplasty Revisited: Muscles as a Control Input for Powered Prostheses. FestSchrift honoring Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Rene Baumgartner, Sponsored by the Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois July 2nd, 1996.

Weir, R. F. ff., Chan, R. B., and Childress, D. S., (1995): Single Marker Gait Analysis. Invited Speaker Gait Analysis Symposium honoring Dr. David Winter at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Bigler Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, October 19th, 1995.

Weir, R. F. ff., (1994): Direct Muscle Attachment as a Control Input for Powered Prostheses. Symposium on upper-limb amputation surgical techniques in honor of Dr Robert Beasley, Sponsored by the Northwestern University Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center and Prosthetics Research Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois, June 10th, 1994.