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.
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.
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