Meet the Founder

Combining deep expertise in biomechanics and robotics with AI-integrated solutions that enhance your existing workflows while enabling breakthrough innovation. Specializing in bespoke solutions designed for your unique challenges.

Geoffrey Brown - Founder of Northlake Labs

Geoffrey Brown

Founder

Biomechanics, Robotics, and AI Specialist

Publications & Patents

Selected Publications

"Control of locomotor stability in stabilizing and destabilizing environments"

Gait & Posture, 2017

"A unified energy-optimality criterion predicts human navigation paths and speeds"

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2021

"Interventions to reduce spasticity and improve function in people with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury"

Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 2015

"Movement augmentation to evaluate human control of locomotor stability"

IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society, 2017

"Facilitatory effects of anti-spastic medication on robotic locomotor training in people with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury"

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2015

Patents

"Agility Trainer"

US Patent 11,311,447

A robotic system that applies forces laterally to a harness worn by a person during walking so as to provide highly controllable interventions targeting locomotor stability

My Journey

With over 15 years of experience in biomechanics research, robotics, and engineering, I've dedicated my career to advancing the intersection of human movement science and cutting-edge technology. As the founder of Northlake Labs, I specialize in developing custom AI-integrated solutions that enhance existing workflows while enabling breakthrough capabilities in human performance, rehabilitation, and clinical outcomes.

My passion lies in creating bespoke solutions that enhance what you do today while enabling what you'll do tomorrow. I don't believe in replacing your workflows—I supercharge them. Every solution is tailored to integrate seamlessly with your existing processes while unlocking new possibilities.

Expertise & Qualifications

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of biomechanics research and engineering experience
  • Founder of Northlake Labs - custom biomechanics AI solutions that enhance existing workflows
  • Expertise in Machine Learning, Rehabilitation Robotics, and Spinal Cord Injury research
  • Published researcher with peer-reviewed publications in biomechanics and robotics
  • Product management experience navigating medical device regulatory requirements
  • Successfully launched new software platforms from concept to market
  • Advanced programming skills in Python, C++, JavaScript, MATLAB, and embedded systems
  • Experience with real-time systems, sensor integration, and data acquisition

My Approach

I believe in combining rigorous scientific methodology with innovative AI techniques to create custom biomechanics solutions that enhance existing workflows. My approach focuses on understanding your current processes first, then developing tailored hardware and software integrations that improve efficiency while maintaining workflow continuity and enabling new analytical capabilities.

Drawing from my product management experience, I understand the full lifecycle from research to market-ready solutions. Having navigated medical device regulatory requirements and successfully launched software platforms, I ensure that every solution is not only technically excellent but also commercially viable and compliant with industry standards.

Staying at the forefront of AI advancement is crucial in this rapidly evolving field. I actively leverage both public large language models and develop custom neural network solutions tailored to specific biomechanics challenges. This dual approach allows me to harness the power of state-of-the-art general AI capabilities while creating specialized models that deliver precise, domain-specific insights for movement analysis and rehabilitation applications.

Whether developing rehabilitation robotics for clinical populations or creating AI-powered data analysis systems, I ensure that technical excellence meets meaningful impact in improving human health and performance.

Technical Expertise

Biomechanics & Robotics

  • • Rehabilitation robotics design
  • • Spinal cord injury research
  • • Gait analysis & movement assessment
  • • Force plate systems & sensor integration

AI & Machine Learning

  • • Real-time data processing algorithms
  • • Predictive modeling for movement
  • • Computer vision for motion capture
  • • Multi-sensor data fusion

Software Development

  • • Python, C++, MATLAB programming
  • • Embedded systems development
  • • Real-time system architecture
  • • Data acquisition & processing

Product Development

  • • Medical device regulatory navigation
  • • Software platform development & launch
  • • Product management & strategy
  • • Cross-functional team leadership

Research & Engineering

  • • 15+ years R&D experience
  • • Peer-reviewed publications
  • • Clinical application development
  • • Hardware-software integration