Human Motion Technologies LLC

Human Motion Technologies LLC (Humotech) is a Pittsburgh-based developer of wearable robotics platforms and emulation systems for research and development in prosthetics, orthotics, exoskeletons, and mobility enhancement technologies. The company provides integrated hardware, software, and technical support enabling researchers and clinics to rapidly design, test, and evaluate wearable assistance devices without costly physical prototyping. Humotech's Caplex® platform serves as a core tool for biomechanics research, clinical decision-making, and technology development across academic institutions, military medical centers, healthcare providers, and commercial partners. The company has deployed 44+ systems globally and holds 5+ patents. Core offerings include multi-degree-of-freedom actuator units, ankle exoskeletons, prosthetic foot emulators, and custom end-effectors configured for specific research applications. Humotech supports gait analysis, metabolic cost optimization, exoskeleton control development, prosthesis mechanics evaluation, and clinical-grade prosthetic foot selection. The company collaborates extensively with elite research teams at Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, University of Michigan, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, VA medical centers, and international institutions. Caplex technology enables emulation paradigm workflows—develop, test, and iterate on device concepts with human users prior to engineering-intensive prototyping. The company emphasizes domain expertise, collaborative partnerships, and responsive technical support.