Neurorobotics Lab @ UoM
Welcome to the Neurorobotics Lab (NRL) at the University of Manchester. Led by Dr. Zhenhong Li, we conduct research at the intersection of neuroscience, biomechanics, and robotics, with a focus on brain-computer interfaces, neuromusculoskeletal modeling, and robot-assisted interventions. We aim to understand human neuromechanical function, advance physiological signal processing, and develop intelligent control systems for assistive and medical robots. Our mission is to develop human-centered assistive and rehabilitative technologies to improve quality of life through interdisciplinary innovation.
We welcome students from a wide range of backgrounds: biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, control engineering, and robotics.
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| May 10, 2026 | Our paper “Electroacupuncture for Motor Recovery in Subacute Stroke: A Randomized Trial Exploring CReST-Related Modulation” was published in Brain and Behavior. |
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| May 01, 2026 | Our paper “Multimodal colour modulation for cognitive enhancement in intelligent rehabilitation: a systematic review and translational guidance” was published in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Our paper “SlicerRoboTMS: An Open-Source 3D Slicer Extension for Robot-Assisted Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation” was accepted by the 48th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. |
| Feb 05, 2026 | Zhenhong was appointed as an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Zhenhong was appointed as an Associate Editor of IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems |
| Jan 05, 2026 | Zhenhong served as Organizing Committee Chair for International Conference on Medical Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 2026. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Our paper “Augmented Tank-Based Control Guarantees Passive Individual Interaction Environment for Multi-User Haptic-Enabled Robotic Systems” was accepted by IEEE Transactions on Robotics. |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Zhenhong served as Organizing Committee for IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Control Engineering 2026. |