RESEARCH LIBRARY
Our Research Focuses
We strive to base all that we do on the latest scientific evidence and are actively engaged in the study of human movement and development of technologies to enhance human motion. Much of this work is performed and disseminated in collaboration with other organizations we are proud to call our partners. Our core research and development areas include:
We are continuously improving and expanding the capabilities of Caplex in ways we think are most responsive to the needs of the community. Head over to Products > In Development page to view our newest additions to the platform.
We are applying Caplex to the exploration of critical design questions in the pursuit of more effective prosthetic, orthotic, and exoskeleton devices.
We are exploring the application of Caplex technology to enable test-drive strategies to inform the design & selection of prosthetics & orthotics in clinical practice.
New topics and device types we are beginning to explore include:
- Development and evaluation of novel untethered adjustable prosthetic and orthotic/exoskeleton devices
- Benchtop mechanical testing of prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Development of novel upper extremity exoskeletons
Collaborative Research Publications
Informing ankle-foot prosthesis design and prescription through systematic experimentation with a tethered robotic prosthesis
Caputo JM. (2015) PhD Dissertation.
The influence of push-off timing in a robotic ankle-foot prosthesis on the energetics and mechanics of walking
Malcolm P, Quesada RE, Caputo JM, Collins SH. (2015) Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation.
Prosthetic ankle push-off work reduces metabolic rate but not collision work in non-amputee walking
Caputo JM, Collins SH. (2014) Scientific Reports.
Emulating prosthetic feet during the prescription process to improve outcomes and justifications
Collins SH, Caputo JM, Adamczyk PG. (2014) IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts.
The effect of ankle-foot prosthesis push-off work on walking kinetics and overall effort
Caputo JM, Collins SH. (2014) World Congress of Biomechanics.
Customer Research Publications
Interested in Partnering on Research Opportunities?
We would be excited to explore how we can work together on advancing our understanding of human biomechanics and help to develop transformative mobility solutions.