BOTSRise Hack 2026

Focus: Harnessing biology to heal the body from within.

• The Problem: Musculoskeletal tissues currently fail to regenerate after injury or degeneration.
• The Hack: Design a novel delivery system (injectable, oral, etc.) to accelerate the healing of tendons, ligaments, or cartilage.
• Alternative: Design the "Optimal Recovery Plan"—a data-backed nutritional strategy using supplements to maximize peak performance and surgical recovery.

Focus: Engineering durability and integration.

• The Problem: Current joint replacements wear out or loosen from the bone over time.
• The Hack (Surface): Design a new prosthetic or biologic shoulder joint using advanced materials that resist wear indefinitely.
• The Hack (Interface): Create a prosthetic interface that biologically integrates with bone to eliminate implant loosening.