Medical Device Design
Designing the next generation of medical technologies
We combine biomechanics, engineering and mechanobiology to understand disease, identify unmet clinical needs, and develop innovative medical devices and technologies that improve patient care.
Engineering solutions for healthcare challenges
The Medical Device Design team brings together expertise in biomechanics, mechatronics, robotics and mechanobiology to support the development of novel medical technologies.
Working alongside clinicians, researchers and industry partners, we investigate how the body functions in health and disease before translating these findings into innovative devices, measurement systems and prototype technologies.
From early-stage concept development through to prototype evaluation, our facilities and multidisciplinary expertise support every stage of the design process.
Human Biomechanics
Understanding how people move is fundamental to developing better healthcare technologies.
Our gait laboratory, wearable sensing systems and specialist measurement equipment allow us to investigate human movement, balance, pressure distribution and clinical conditions affecting mobility.
This research supports the design of new diagnostic tools, rehabilitation technologies and medical devices that improve patient outcomes across a wide range of healthcare applications.
Areas of Expetise
Medical device prototyping
Partnering with healthcare professionals to identify clinical needs and develop innovative medical device solutions.
Soft robotics
Developing flexible robotic technologies that place patients and clinicians at the centre of the engineering process.
Hard robotics
Designing robust robotic systems for medical research, device development and specialised healthcare applications.
Sensor integration
Integrating advanced sensing technologies into medical devices and research systems to improve measurement and performance.
Measurement technologies
Creating novel measurement tools that support clinical research, biomechanics and medical device development.
Clinical testing systems
Developing specialist testing platforms to evaluate medical devices and investigate tissue and biomechanical responses.
Mechatronics & Robotics
We develop innovative electro-mechanical systems that combine engineering, sensing technologies and robotics to solve complex healthcare challenges.
Our expertise spans hard and soft robotics, prototype medical device development, novel measurement systems and specialist testing equipment for both research and clinical applications.
Working closely with healthcare professionals ensures our technologies are designed around real clinical needs.
Areas of Expetise
Medical device prototyping
Soft robotics
Hard robotics
Sensor integration
Measurement technologies
Clinical testing systems
Mechanobiology & Implant Technologies
Understanding how biological tissues respond to mechanical forces is central to developing more effective medical treatments.
Our research uses advanced mechanobiological modelling to investigate tissue behaviour, supporting the development of implant technologies, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering solutions.
These approaches help improve implant performance while advancing new treatments for musculoskeletal conditions and other clinical applications.
Tissue engineering
Implant technologies
Regenerative medicine
Mechanobiological modelling
Computational simulation
Orthopaedic research
Partner with MME Lab
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, researchers, healthcare organisations, and innovation partners to identify unmet needs and develop impactful medical engineering solutions.