In collaboration with researchers in the School of Engineering at Brown University, the CDH is developing a health innovation technology sandbox (HITS). HITS will function as a deployable model for inclusive, digital health technology (DHT) prototyping and validation. HITS will bring together expertise in engineering, design, and health to promote DHT development and testing and to foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
Some of the major aims of HITS will be to:
- Establish a research and design methodology for improving the diagnostic accuracy of DHTs for everyone
- Develop strategies for technology co-design with strategic partners (e.g., technologists, clinical experts, implementation scientists, public-health experts, ethicists, regulatory and insurance-provider advisors)
- Create a program for DHT and data literacy
- Establish a DHT training module for trainees from different STEM areas
The initial technology focus areas will be:
- Wearable optical and kinematic sensors
- AI hardware accelerators
- Computer vision technology
These are extremely important for emerging DHTs.
The Health Innovation Technology Sandbox (HITS) is now officially open in 📍Prince Lab, Room 125, Brown University. HITS is a flexible space for researchers, innovators, and industry partners to accelerate digital health technologies and regulatory approaches. The sandbox supports experimentation in clinical, laboratory, and at-home environments, helping to co-create, test, and refine innovations while informing future health policies.
Led by CDH Director and Engineering Professor Kimani Toussaint, HITS brings together experts across disciplines to collaborate and advance digital health.
🔗 Read more: Health Innovation Technology Sandbox opens in Prince Lab
If you are interested in contributing to or learning more about the sandbox, please do not hesitate to reach out at digitalhealth@brown.edu.