Human Engineering Research Laboratories

A collaboration between the University of Pittsburghas an institute under Health Sciences, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a center within the Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Our Mission

To continuously improve the mobility and function of people with disabilities through advanced engineering in clinical research and medical rehabilitation.

Our Vision

To create a world where all people with disabilities have unencumbered mobility and function so that they can fully participate in and contribute to society. 

Pitt Researchers at HERL Awarded Up to $41.5M to Revolutionize Mobility for People with Disabilities
Pitt School of Medicine
Pitt Research Lab Awarded up to $41.5M to Develop Robotic Wheelchair
Pittsburgh Business Times
Pitt Gets $41.5M to Build a Better Wheelchair
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette