Research & Innovation Domains

Research and innovation in digital fabrication, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing technologies applied to health, mental health, rehabilitation, and assistive care. This research area focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of personalized solutions that enhance functionality, independence, participation, and quality of life through the integration of engineering, health sciences, and user-centered design.

By combining 3D printing, digital modelling, biomedical engineering, sensors, actuators, and advanced manufacturing technologies, research seeks to create innovative products, devices, and rehabilitation solutions tailored to the specific needs of individuals and communities. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of personalized assistive technologies that support autonomy, accessibility, social inclusion, and participation across diverse health and psychosocial contexts.

This area also explores the use of digital fabrication for clinical education, simulation, and professional training, contributing to more effective learning experiences and the rapid translation of innovative concepts into practical, real-world applications.

The distinctive focus of this research area is the development of personalised and inclusive technologies that respond to the unique needs, capabilities, and life contexts of individuals. Through the integration of digital fabrication, engineering, and rehabilitation sciences, the laboratory seeks to transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions that promote autonomy, recovery, participation, and social inclusion, reinforcing the human-centred mission of Digital Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.