Recent Center News
Nurse-Engineer Team Honored with an ANA Innovation Award for Inventing New IV Pole Designed to Improve Patient Safety
Karen Giuliano and Juan Jiménez won honorable mention in the 2025 Team Innovation Award category.
Research From Hoogkamer and Team Shows That “Super Spikes” Can Increase Track Running Speed By 2%
New research led by Wouter Hoogkamer and his team shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meters.
Hoogkamer and Huber Create Robotic Hip Exoskeleton To Help Stroke Patients Regain Their Stride
More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life. Now, new research from UMass Amherst pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a unique robotic hip exoskeleton, designed as a training tool to improve walking function. This invites the possibility of new therapies that are more accessible and easier to translate from practice to daily life compared to current rehabilitation methods.