School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

Professor; Co-Scientific director, C.R.I.R. (Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation) du Montréal Métropolitain www.crir.ca.

Prof. Archambault's research focuses on the use of technology for the rehabilitation of physical disabilities. Specifically, he is involved in the development and testing of a simulator for the training of powered wheelchair driving skills. This simulator works on a standard computer, is low-cost, and can be used at home or in a clinical setting. Research thus far has shown that participants drive similarly in the simulator to how they would in a real wheelchair. An ongoing project is looking at the effects of simulator-training on real power wheelchair driving skills. In other research, Dr Archambault is investigating the effectiveness of robotic-based therapy to improve arm function in stroke patients. The robotic device works as a smart exercise system, providing assistance or resistance to arm movements, as required. His research is being conducted in his laboratory at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Laval, Quebec