PracticePoint at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a membership-based facility dedicated to advancing healthcare innovations, particularly in medical devices and cyber-physical systems. It serves as a collaborative hub for academic researchers, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and engineers to design, prototype, test, and validate medical technologies, including surgical robotics and rehabilitative devices.
The facility offers a wide range of services, including access to specialized labs for research and development, hands-on training for clinical staff and students, and advanced clinical simulation spaces that replicate real-world healthcare environments. PracticePoint also features state-of-the-art imaging and motion capture technologies, extensive manufacturing capabilities like 3D printing and CNC machining, and expert support for study design and technical assistance.
Located 45 minutes from Boston, PracticePoint enhances accessibility for its members and collaborators. It was established through a public-private partnership involving several prominent institutions and companies, with significant funding support from industry partners.
