An Open Class is to be held at 07:00 PM on wednesday 08-07-2026 of the Continuing education master's degree Product Development Design and Engineering (Face-to-face).
In this session, we will explain the journey of Haptika, from the birth of the idea in a university context to its evolution as a medtech startup. Haptika is an innovative haptic device designed for prosthesis users, developed by students from the UPC School.
During the presentation, we will talk about how a real need was identified among upper limb prosthesis users, how it was transformed into a first functional prototype, and what lessons have been learned from the design, development, and validation process with users. We will also share the impact that the Master's Degree in Product Design and Development had on the project's evolution, as well as the challenges and opportunities that have shaped its growth. Finally, we will address Haptika's next steps in areas such as funding, clinical validation, industrialization, and market entry.
A journey and potential that have already been recognized with the 1st prize in the University category of the Santander X Spain Awards 2025, a competition that awards high-potential and disruptive entrepreneurial projects within the Spanish innovation ecosystem, and with the 1st national prize of the James Dyson Award 2025, a global competition that encourages young engineers to put their creativity at the service of society.
During the presentation, we will talk about how a real need was identified among upper limb prosthesis users, how it was transformed into a first functional prototype, and what lessons have been learned from the design, development, and validation process with users. We will also share the impact that the Master's Degree in Product Design and Development had on the project's evolution, as well as the challenges and opportunities that have shaped its growth. Finally, we will address Haptika's next steps in areas such as funding, clinical validation, industrialization, and market entry.
A journey and potential that have already been recognized with the 1st prize in the University category of the Santander X Spain Awards 2025, a competition that awards high-potential and disruptive entrepreneurial projects within the Spanish innovation ecosystem, and with the 1st national prize of the James Dyson Award 2025, a global competition that encourages young engineers to put their creativity at the service of society.
The speakers
- Jordi Puig Prujà - CEO and cofounder of Haptika
Engineer and entrepreneur specialized in product design and development. Co-founder of Haptika, he has participated in projects related to upper-limb prosthetics and in various business acceleration programs. He is an alumnus of the Master’s in Product Design and Development and has worked at Able Human Motion developing rehabilitation devices such as exoskeletons. His career is driven by the goal of creating useful, accessible, and well-designed technology with a real impact on people’s lives.
- Albert Lladonosa Gort - CTO and cofounder of Haptika
Engineer with experience in production, R&D, and product development. From an early age, he has combined his interest in technology and medicine, a motivation that has led him to focus his career on creating engineering solutions with social impact. Co-founder of Haptika, he leads the company’s technological strategy and transforms the project vision into innovative healthcare solutions. He is an alumnus of the Master’s in Product Design and Development.
Session moderated by Roger Uceda, academic director of the Master’s in Product Design and Development Engineering and the Master’s in Product Engineering and Manufacturing Processes at UPC School. He is also CEO of Aridditive, a deep-tech company specialized in 3D concrete printing for the construction sector.
We look forward to seeing you!
We look forward to seeing you!
The session will take place on-line using Google Meet.
As well, you can follow the Open Class using your mobile device by downloading the corresponding Google Meet application for your Android or iOS.
This event is open and free. To attend, please confirm using the "I Will attend". Limited places.
