Humotech Aims to Revolutionize Prosthetic Foot Selection

Pittsburgh-based medtech company develops innovative system to help amputees find the right prosthetic foot

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:10am

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph of a human foot and ankle joint, revealing the intricate bone and tendon structures in glowing lines against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the advanced technology behind finding the right prosthetic fit.An innovative medtech solution aims to revolutionize how amputees find the perfect prosthetic foot by allowing them to test options in real-time.Today in Pittsburgh

Humotech, a Pittsburgh-based medtech company, is working to transform the process of selecting prosthetic feet for amputees. Their system allows patients to test different commercial foot options in real-time, enabling them to find the best fit before making an expensive purchase. The goal is to provide a streamlined, data-driven decision-making process similar to getting fitted for eyeglasses.

Why it matters

Choosing the right prosthetic foot can be a significant challenge for many amputees, with hundreds of expensive options available. Humotech's approach aims to empower patients by giving them the ability to try different feet and make an informed decision, potentially reducing the frustration and financial burden of multiple trial-and-error fittings.

The details

Humotech's system uses a device that emulates different commercial prosthetic feet, allowing patients to walk and immediately feel the differences between options. This enables them to select the best fit for their needs. The company has spent years in research and clinical studies, including work with the Veterans Affairs, and is now preparing to launch its first mobile clinic this summer to bring the technology directly to patients.

  • Humotech was founded as a graduate student project at Carnegie Mellon University.
  • The company has been conducting research and clinical studies for several years.
  • Humotech plans to launch its first mobile clinic this summer to provide the technology to patients.

The players

Humotech

A Pittsburgh-based medtech company that is developing a system to help amputees find the right prosthetic foot.

Josh Caputo

The founder of Humotech and a former graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University who started the work that led to the company's innovative prosthetic foot selection system.

Christina Kenney

An amputee who has firsthand experience with the challenges of finding the right prosthetic foot and is excited about Humotech's potential to improve the process.

Candice Caputo

The chief operating officer of Humotech, who is excited to see the company's technology translate into real clinical care through the upcoming mobile clinics.

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What they’re saying

“I was often told, 'I wish I could give you this foot,' or, 'I wish that we could work with this type of material, but I can't do that for you,'”

— Christina Kenney, Amputee

“We imagine a world where it's like going to get your eyeglasses. You go to the optometrist, there's the phoropter machine where you can try different lenses, and you find the lens that works best for you.”

— Josh Caputo, Founder, Humotech

“We're excited to see this translate, and we're looking to do that this summer with our first mobile clinic, and we're excited to see the 'a-ha' moment for a lot of these patients when this service becomes available.”

— Candice Caputo, Chief Operating Officer, Humotech

What’s next

Humotech plans to launch its first mobile clinic this summer to bring its prosthetic foot selection technology directly to patients.

The takeaway

Humotech's innovative approach to prosthetic foot selection has the potential to significantly improve the lives of amputees by empowering them to find the right fit more efficiently and with greater confidence, reducing the frustration and financial burden of multiple trial-and-error fittings.