Conor Walsh

Wearable Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics

Professor Conor Walsh is the Paul A. Maeder Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University and Associate Faculty Member of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. His research focuses on the development of intelligent wearable robotic systems that restore mobility, enhance physical function, and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities. He pioneered the field of soft wearable robotics, demonstrating how lightweight, textile-based robotic systems can assist walking and upper-limb function in people living with stroke, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other neurological conditions. His work has led to multiple clinical technologies, startup companies, and commercial products, including the ReStore soft exosuit and Verve SafeLift. Professor Walsh is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists, and the IEEE Early Academic Career Award in Robotics and Automation.