Welcome to Open Source Medical Technology Lab!
OpenMedTech Lab is an international collaborative community dedicated to advancing medical technology through innovative open source solutions. Convenor of the OpenMedTech Lab is Dr Monzurul Alam. We bring together developers, engineers, healthcare professionals, enthusiasts, everyone to create impactful projects for the community. Anyone from anywhere is warmly welcome to contribute to our projects!
Featured Projects
Research Themes
A. Neural Repair via Novel Bioelectronic Medicine and Neural Engineering
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS): Developing non-invasive spinal cord stimulation strategies to promote functional rehabilitation in people with neurological conditions.
- Closed-loop Neuromodulation (CNM): Developing closed-loop neuromodulation protocols to promote neuroplasticity and optimise therapeutic outcomes.
B. Sensorimotor Restoration with Bionics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Robotic Exoskeleton: Designing exoskeleton robots for people with ambulatory impairments.
- Soft Exo-Glove: Designing soft robotic gloves to restore grasping in individuals with hand function impairments.
- Soft Exo-Suit: Designing soft robotic suit to support movement and mobility in individuals with motor impairments.
C. Wearable and Wireless Medical Devices
- Brain-computer interface (BCI): Developing low-noise electroencephalography (EEG) system for neural signal acquisition.
- Neurostimulator: Developing high-compliance, non-invasive electrical stimulators for neuromodulation applications.
- Body-sensory network (BSN): Developing wireless sensor systems to monitor kinetic, kinematic and physiological parameters.
D. Affordable Prosthetics and Mobility Aids
- Upper-Limb Prosthesis: Developing 3D-printed prosthesis arms for resource-limited settings.
- Lower-Limb Prosthesis: Developing 3D-printed prosthetic legs for resource-limited settings.
- Standing Wheelchair: Developing low-cost standing wheelchair for people with paralysis.
- Assistive Walker: Developing mechanically assistive walker for children with paralysis.
OpenXamp
OpenXamp is a cost-effective, open-source bio-signal amplifier designed to filter and amplify physiological signals for laboratory and DIY experiments. It features a high common-mode-rejection-ratio (CMRR) pre-amplifier for differential signal detection, with an option for single-ended use. The device includes band-pass filtering and adjustable amplification. Users can utilize the amplified analog signal directly or convert it to digital via an integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and microcontroller (MCU). The digitized data can be transmitted to a computer via USB. It uses commonly available electronic components, with a total components cost of only around $25!
Please visit the project GitHub repository to learn more.
OpenXstim
OpenXstim is an open-source programmable transcutaneous electrical stimulator (TES) developed to facilitate researchers in developing successful stimulation therapy. It addresses the lack of affordable options for Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSES) devices, which are crucial for people with paralysis from spinal cord injury (SCI) and other neurological conditions. The use of commonly available electronic components makes it developable in places where availability is an issue. The total components cost is around $200!
Please visit the project GitHub repository to learn more.
OpenXhand
OpenXhand is a motorized, lightweight, fully wearable rehabilitative hand exoskeleton developed using 3D printing technology for individuals suffering from upper extremity paralysis. It addresses the issue of most current hand exoskeletons being bulky and cumbersome. The device is capable of producing various grasps, achieving a fingertip force up to 8 N and covering 91.5° of range of motion in 3 seconds. It weighs just 228 g. Results from testing on individuals with severe dexterity impairments support its functionality restoration and usability. The total components cost for the prototype is around $100!
Please visit the project GitHub repository to learn more.
OpenXwheel
OpenXwheel is a low-cost open-source standing wheelchair designed to improve the life of people with paraplegia in low- and middle-income (LMI) settings. Regular standing has numerous benefits, including improved cardiovascular health and bone strength. The design simplifies the manufacturing process to avoid complexity and costs only around $166 in an LMI country, offering an affordable alternative to expensive commercial standing wheelchairs.
Please visit the project GitHub repository to learn more.
OpenXstand
OpenXstand is an actuator-controlled electric standing frame created to be affordable and effective, particularly for individuals in developing countries who face short life expectancy largely due to preventable conditions like pressure ulcers. Regular standing is a viable remedy, and this active stander offers a safe, comfortable way to stand, enhancing bone density, muscular mass, and cardiovascular health.
Please visit the project GitHub repository to learn more.
OpenXwalk
OpenXwalk is an open-source exoskeleton walker developed to make this technology accessible to children worldwide facing movement challenges due to conditions like cerebral palsy. These customized walkers provide support for walking and aid muscle movements, contributing to physical improvement, cognitive development, and enhancing social inclusion. The goal is to provide a low-cost alternative to currently high-cost, limited-availability walkers, promoting the well-being of children globally.
Meet the Contributors
The OpenMedTech-Lab is a collaborative community. Want to be featured here? Please get in touch to join a project!
Key Publications
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Rahman, M. A., Taoheed, F., Sturgess, P., McEwan, A., & Alam, M. (2025). Mobile Trans-Spinal Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury. Automation in Tele-Neurorehabilitation, 1, 1-34.
DOI: 10.1201/9781003419235-8 -
Taoheed, F., Parvez, S., Rahman, M. A., Hossain, M., Hossain, M. A., Haque, Md. O., … Alam, M. (2025). Feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a novel open-source low-cost manual standing wheelchair in low economic settings. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1–11.
DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2025.2591868 -
Alam M, Nazari V, Rahman MA, Arumugam V, Narayanan N, Taoheed F, Islam MS, Thirunavukkarasu P, Hossain MS, McEwan A (2025). OpenXstim: An open-source programmable electrical stimulator for transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation therapy. Journal of Neural Engineering, 22 066021.
DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ae20c2
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General Inquiry
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Email: openmedtechlab@gmail.com