Our Capabilities

Centers and Activities at CARTA FIU

Centers

- Innovation Labs: Equipped with 3D printers, scanners, and other advanced technologies.

- Urban Research Centers: Focus on urban planning, housing, and policy research.

- Cultural Studios: Host art exhibitions, performances, and cultural events.

Activities

- Multidisciplinary Events: Combining art, technology, and urban studies.
- Community Partnerships: Educational programs with local schools.
- Summer Camps: Focused on urban studies, design, and technology for high school students.

Research and Equipment

- 3D Printing and Scanning: Advanced prototyping and modeling.
- Urban Planning Research: Studies on housing and urban development.
- Art and Cultural Studies: Research in visual and performing arts.

Low-Cost Prosthetic Foot by MIT

This initiative highlights MIT’s commitment to enhancing mobility through cost-effective prosthetic innovations. For more details, you can read the full article here.

Centers and Labs

•   MIT Media Lab: Engineering and design hub responsible for the development.

Activities

•   Research and Development: Focus on creating affordable, passive prosthetic technology.
•   Testing and Customization: Tailoring prosthetic design to individual body weights and sizes.

Equipment and Design

•   Prosthetic Foot: Mimics natural walking, customizable stiffness and geometry.
•   Cost Efficiency: Designed to be significantly more affordable than existing high-tech prosthetics.

Research Focus

•   Biomechanics: Improving gait and mobility for users.
•   Accessibility: Providing affordable prosthetic solutions.