Nathan Wallace Takes Steps to Advance Prosthetics

Nathan Wallace, a third-year biomedical engineering student at Georgia Tech, is using his personal experience with limb loss to help develop next-generation prosthetics. Working in the Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls (EPIC) Lab under Associate Professor Aaron Young and Senior Research Scientist Kinsey Herrin, Wallace is contributing to the design of a microprocessor-powered leg and ankle that mimics natural gait and adapts to varied terrain. The team is also integrating machine learning to personalize prosthetic fitting, aiming to reduce time and cost for patients. Wallace’s journey—from childhood amputation to engineering innovation—reflects his commitment to empowering others in the disabled community.

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