Humotech (Human Motion Technologies LLC)
Humotech is a pioneering company dedicated to transforming the way the world develops and uses wearable machines, such as prosthetics, orthotics, exoskeletons, and beyond. Founded in 2015 as a spin-out from Carnegie Mellon University, Humotech's mission is to accelerate innovation in wearable machines by reducing startup time, improving efficiency, and clearing bottlenecks in research and development. Their Caplex™ platform and suite of modular, customizable products empower researchers, clinicians, and developers to rapidly prototype, test, and evaluate mobility-enhancing technologies. Humotech places people and the planet before profits, prioritizing sustainability, collaboration, and human-centered design. With over 13 years of experience, their technology has been deployed in 30+ laboratories across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, supporting groundbreaking projects from clinical trials to commercialization. Humotech envisions a world where all individuals can leverage the best available technology to achieve their mobility goals and improve their lives.
Humotech (Human Motion Technologies LLC)
630 William Pitt Way, U-PARC Building A2, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, U.S.A.
What We Do
A wearable robotics platform that enables researchers and developers to rapidly iterate on and evaluate different approaches to assisting human mobility, used for designing new products or emulating and comparing existing products more effectively.
A technology solution used to inform prosthetic foot selection, currently in clinical trials, allowing clinicians and patients to 'test-drive' prosthetic feet for personalized, evidence-based care.
An ankle exoskeleton, including a child-sized version, designed for research and rehabilitation applications.
A prosthetic foot emulator, recently refreshed to mark a significant advancement in prosthetic foot research and development.
A control hardware innovation for wearable robotics, enhancing the capabilities of the Caplex platform.
A wearable device for prosthetic foot research, enabling advanced emulation and testing of prosthetic pylons.
A wearable device offering advanced ankle assistance for physical rehabilitation and athletics, part of the Caplex™ product suite.
The flagship laboratory-based Caplex system, a modular and customizable platform for wearable machine R&D.
A compact, lightweight, backpack-wearable version of the Caplex system, enabling mobile, high-performance emulation and testing of wearable assistive devices both inside and outside the lab.
A smaller, scalable version of the Caplex system for specific research and development needs.
A collaborative powered leg project with the University of Michigan, fully customizable and open source for research and development.
Powerful servomotors in robust, easy-to-use packages to actuate wearable or other cable-driven devices.
The Caplex GUI, example controllers, and a controller development environment built on MATLAB/Simulink.
I/O units and real-time controllers, built on Speedgoat, for precise control of wearable machines.
Mechanical testing platforms for structural and functional evaluation of off-the-shelf and custom wearable devices.
Flexible electrical and mechanical cables to connect wearable hardware to off-board systems.
Robotically-controlled prostheses, orthoses, exoskeletons, and more for research, development, and evaluation of human motion support strategies.
Humotech offers research and development as a service, providing hardware, software, and support for game-changing research in prosthetics, orthotics, exoskeletons, and wearable robotics.
Humotech provides wearable device testing and emulation services to support the development of technology solutions that enhance mobility and improve lives, enabling rapid prototyping and evaluation with real human users.
Humotech collaborates with academic and commercial partners, providing information and support for research grants, custom product development, and technical support for laboratory and clinical research.
Humotech offers custom development services, working closely with clients to shape priorities and define requirements for unique wearable machine solutions.
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News & Updates
Humotech has over 10 patents issued or filed, reflecting its innovation in wearable robotics.
More than 35 systems have been deployed worldwide, demonstrating Humotech's impact and reach.
Humotech brings over 13 years of experience in wearable robotics and mobility solutions.
Advisor Jeffrey Brandt received the AAOP 2022 Distinguished Practitioner Award for his contributions to prosthetics and orthotics.
Humotech signs a distribution deal to expand European sales, as reported by Pittsburgh Business Times.
Humotech partners with Bio-Connect, a leading biomedical distributor in the Netherlands, to expand access to Caplex™ and other mobility solutions across Europe.