A new tangible interface enabling mindfulness and focus through physical interaction — presented at the premier HCI conference ACM CHI 2026.

The latest update from the Molecular Mechatronics Lab sharing recent research milestones, collaborations, and innovations from the team.

Sukhneet shares milestones in biomedical engineering innovation, highlighting the Smart Sock’s progress in MedTech and wearable compression therapy.

Sukhneet shares her experience presenting at a conference, discussing the Smart Sock’s potential for improving quality of life for patients with venous conditions.

Justin shares progress on the SmartSheet pressure sensor project, highlighting pathways from academic research to commercial deployment in clinical settings.

Justin presents SmartSheet research at the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) 2025 conference, connecting with clinicians and researchers in wound care.

Innovation UBC highlights MM Lab researchers in the Lab2Market program, bridging the gap between academic research and market-ready innovation in MedTech and beyond.

Lab2Market spotlights MM Lab innovation in MedTech, showcasing how student-led ventures are translating university research into patient-centred solutions.

Justin discusses the importance of pressure injury prevention for SCI patients and presents NovaSense’s real-time sensing solution at the EPUAP conference.

CTV Vancouver covers MM Lab research into soft ionic gel biomaterials with potential applications in spinal cord injury treatment and rehabilitation.

NSERC features Dr. John Madden and the MM Lab, covering artificial muscles, robotic skin for Honda’s Avatar Robot, and sensor-enhanced violin learning with Yamaha.