Haddy CJ, Caringella ER, Curran CS, Caputo JM, Kingsbury TD, Major MJ, Takahashi KZ. (2025) Sayu Lab for Biomechanics & Locomotion
13 Mar 25
Deep Dive with Dr. Kota Takahashi: Advancing the Science and Impact of Biomechanics Research
Today, we’re pleased to share with you a new format of exclusive interview with one of our longtime collaborators, Dr. Kota Takahashi, Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Utah. We recently outfitted the Sayu Lab for Biomechanics & Locomotion with a first-of-its-kind Caplex System including robotic ankle and pylon modules (PRO-002 and PRO-004, respectively).
We are thrilled to announce the latest refresh of Humotech's PRO-002, marking a significant advancement in prosthetic foot emulation technology. Our dedicated team has focused on enhancing user interaction and experience, ensuring that the PRO-002 meets the highest standards of innovation and usability.
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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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08 Aug 21
The Open-Source Bionic Leg Project
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a completely open-source robotic prosthetic leg (OSL). The robust and relatively inexpensive modular system is designed to lower the barrier for conducting research by giving investigators an alternative to having to develop their own systems from scratch. Researchers can access downloadable hardware and software files on the website. The OSL hopes to unify the research field of prosthetic leg controls, facilitating comparison between control strategies and potentially streamlining the field towards highly functional robotic prosthetic legs. A fully-supported version of the OSL is now available for purchase through Humotech. Check it out on our <a href="https://humotech.com/products/partner-products/">Partner Products</a> page!
We’re turning our spotlight on our collaborators in testing and evaluation of the prosthetic foot emulator at the DoD’s Center for the Intrepid (CFI).
#LLAM #UWgradsuccess #Prosthetics
We’re excited to now offer two new wearable devices in Humotech’s suite of Caplex™ products: the PRO-002, our first modular ankle-foot prosthesis derived from PRO-001, and an enhanced EXO-001 ankle exoskeleton, now with an expanded size range and other refinements.
13 Jan 21
Stretching His Interests
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) – O&P Almanac