The constant state of rapid change in the world has certainly kept things interesting at Humotech in 2021. It has inspired us to become more agile and double down on our commitment to teamwork and collaboration. That said, we’re pleased to share our second annual year in review with you. Read on for our proudest accomplishments and plans for the year ahead!
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<p>The open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by researchers at the University of Michigan will be brought to the research market by Humotech, a Pittsburgh-based assistive technology company.</p>
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<p>The goal of the collaboration is to speed the development of control software for robotic prosthetic legs, which have the potential to provide the power and natural gait of a human leg to prosthetic users.</p>
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Sanz-Pena I, Jeong H, Kim H. (2023) Wearable Technologies, 2:e16.
In today’s workforce status quo, certain jobs inevitably come with a higher risk for bodily injury. Warehouse operators, construction workers, health care workers, agricultural workers, and many essential jobs require lifting, bending, and repetitive movement that can strain the back and body.
29 Sep 21
How adaptation, training, and customization contribute to benefits from exoskeleton assistance
Poggensee, K. L., Collins, S. H. (2021) Science Robotics.
Song, S., Collins, S. H. (2021) IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering.
Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha are uncovering fundamental biomechanics principles to assist critical patient populations, and Humotech is helping.
07 Dec 20
Q&A with Gabriel, Director of Sales
How Humotech can help shape the broader conversation about disability and technology, plus a look at growth and change during the COVID-19 pandemic.
05 Oct 20
The Bridge From Research to Patient Care
Researchers at the VA Center for Limb Loss and MoBility are improving the patient prescription process by bringing together research, clinician knowledge, and patient care.