01/21/2025
By Adam Norton

Do you want to have a chance to learn about body movement using cutting-edge technology?

This study will involve three testing sessions on different days, each of which may take between 2-5 hours. During the testing, you will wear a series of biometric sensors and be tasked with walking (on a treadmill and on different terrains like sand and gravel), lifting and carrying objects (up to 60 pounds in weight), as well as up and down stairs and ramps while wearing an exoskeleton.

You can take part in this study if:

  • You don’t have a history of neurological problems, major leg, spine, or arm injuries that limit walking, running, performing agility activities, or manual tasks.
  • You are free of any known illness or medical condition.
  • You are male between 19 and 39 years old.
  • You perform moderate-intensity exercises regularly.
  • You can lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Amazon gift card compensation ($20/hour - prorated) will be provided.

To learn more about participating in this study, please email researchers at the UMass Lowell NERVE Center at Michael_Poppo@uml.edu and with the subject “Upper Body Exo Study.”