Human Fusions Institute

We’re hiring: Network Engineer – Human Fusions Institute (CWRU) Help build NeuroReality, a platform enabling real-time multisensory communication between humans and machines, regardless of location. This full-time position involves network software development, VR/AR integration, and collaborative research with leading institutions worldwide. ?? Cleveland, OH ?? Full-Time | $65,779–$83,210 Read the full posting and apply here: https://bit.ly/4alBli8 #HumanFusions #CWRU #EngineeringJobs #Neurotechnology

The Biomedical Engineering Alliance between Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute has been advancing research and education since its creation in 2018. Read a letter from the chairs, Robert Kirsch and Geoffrey Vince, for the latest news about their respective departments and the #BMEalliance.

The Daily’s Spartan Showcase features Noah Medrano, an undergraduate researcher in the Human Fusions Institute’s SaPHaRI Lab under Dr. Alexis E. Block. Noah is leading the Affect-Sensing Wearables project, pioneering devices that detect and respond to human emotions—advancing the future of social robotics and affective computing. Read more about his work in The Daily: https://bit.ly/4hIDLKb

The Human Fusions Institute is hiring! We are looking for an Engineer to join our team at Case Western Reserve University. This full-time position focuses on advancing research in neural interfacing, wearable technology, and human-in-the-loop systems. ? Location: Case Western Reserve University, Main Campus ? Salary Range: $56,395 – $71,340 Explore the opportunity and apply here: https://bit.ly/4alBli8

HFI welcomes Zach Patterson as our new full-time Mechanical Engineering faculty member. Zach’s expertise in bio-inspired robotics, honed at Carnegie Mellon and MIT, positions him to lead our Cybernetics and Physical Intelligence Lab. His multidisciplinary approach will enhance our research and collaboration efforts. Discover more about Zach’s background and his vision for the lab: Read the full story https://bit.ly/400y96Q

Dustin Tyler and Afference Featured on Freethink’s Hard Reset. Freethink’s Hard Reset series highlights how the Phantom harness, co-developed by HFI Director Dustin Tyler, is bringing touch into virtual reality. Built on technology developed at the Human Fusions Institute, the Phantom harness uses non-invasive electrical stimulation to interact with the nervous system. Learn how this innovation bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds. https://bit.ly/3DjGL0H #NeuralHaptics #HFI #Afference #Innovation #HardReset #Freethink

HFI Researchers Presented at IEEE Telepresence HFI researchers shared their work on advancing telepresence technology at the IEEE Telepresence conference. Their contributions are paving the way for new possibilities in remote interaction. Read more on the HFI website: https://bit.ly/4fVne5f

Susan Schramfield completed her M.S. project, “Mixed Reality Experimental Environment,” at Case Western Reserve. As part of HFI, her work focuses on haptics, neural interfaces, and wearable tech. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Vfn1BB

HFI team member Alexis E. Block is featured on the We Are ETH podcast. In this episode, Alexis discusses her creation of HuggieBot—a robot designed to deliver meaningful hugs—and how ETH Zurich shaped her approach to emotionally intelligent robotics. Read more and access the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3AQ1QiC

Meet Mackenzie Elmer, HFI's new lab manager. A Case Western Reserve University graduate, Mackenzie combines a background in electrical and biomedical engineering with experience from Rockwell Automation and the Cleveland VA Hospital’s Advanced Platform Technology Center. At HFI, she’ll oversee quality management systems, lab safety, and equipment maintenance while supporting cutting-edge research. Learn more about Mackenzie and her role at HFI: https://bit.ly/4fEXkCw