The goal: evaluate how passive adaptability and active joint-level control combine to improve terrain handling, reduce compensatory movement, and support more natural walking in outdoor environments.

At the University of Michigan, the team is testing how the Open-Source Leg performs when paired with SoftFoot—a compliant, passive prosthetic foot developed by the Soft Robotics for Human Cooperation and Rehabilitation lab at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT).

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Manual configuration slows down progress. Robot CI standardizes the process and creates environments that are reproducible, efficient, and easy to maintain.

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Key capabilities:
• Version-controlled builds using GitHub Actions
• Pre-installed drivers, packages, and services
• Automatic Wi-Fi configuration with email-based IP delivery
• Scalable image generation for research, classrooms, and development teams

Robot CI is an open-source tool that automates the setup, testing, and deployment of custom Raspberry Pi operating systems.
Whether you are teaching a university lab, or running experiments across multiple boards, Robot CI ensures every system begins with the same reliable foundation.

We’re here to build a platform together. If you missed us in Chicago, you can still explore, contribute, and join the conversation at opensourceleg.org

At the same time, Elliott Rouse delivered a keynote drawing parallels between the early internet and the future of wearable robotics, underscoring the need for shared infrastructure, transparent systems, and community-driven innovation.

On stage, Senthur Ayyappan assembled the Open-Source Leg live in under 30 minutes, demonstrating that the OSL can be built, shared, and improved by anyone.

If you're attending RehabWeek, we invite you to connect with us. Let's discuss how open-source platforms like the OSL can contribute to the future of rehabilitation robotics.

Earlier this week, Senthur Ayyappan joined panelists Ashish Deshpande, Marcia O’Malley, and Aaron Young to talk about Open-Source Hardware within rehabilitation. And on Friday, Elliott Rouse will deliver a keynote you won't want to miss!

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