Category: Machine Learning

Could a Robotic “Backpack” Replace Opioids to Relieve Lower Back Pain?

in Machine Learning

To combat the opioid crisis, BU researchers have designed a wearable exosuit system for people suffering from strokes or lower back pain. This suit aims to assist its users with their mobility and help them in activities such as heavy lifting. Lou Awad, who co-leads this research and is a Boston University Sargent College of […]

Twitter Data Shows Who Is Hitting the Gym

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Scrolling through Twitter may not be much of a workout, but social media data can tell a lot about how much physical activity different populations are getting, according to a new study led by Boston University researchers. The study, spearheaded by BU School of Public Health (SPH) researcher Elaine Nsoesie, used machine learning to find and comb […]