Wellness Research Centre (WRC)

Whether you’re exploring new product ideas, designing evidence-based programmes, or conducting research to better understand health behaviours, we provide the expertise and tools to help you succeed.

We also manage the Republic Polytechnic–Health Promotion Board (RP–HPB) Innovation Lab, equipped with advanced R&D technologies to support your projects from concept to validation.

What we offer

• Innovation in Health and Wellness
  Partner with us to co-develop novel health-related products, services, or interventions grounded in science and user needs.

• Mental Health and Behavioural Research
  Tap into our research capabilities to study psychological well-being and develop practical strategies for better mental health outcomes.

• Ageing and Geriatric Wellness
  Explore new approaches to active ageing through studies in geriatric health, mobility, and lifestyle interventions.

• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research
  Work with us to assess, prototype, and refine physiotherapy or rehabilitative solutions, with a focus on functional recovery and injury prevention.

Industry collaborations

We’ve partnered with a wide range of organisations including the National Institute of Education, University of Massachusetts, Nexway International, and other leading institutions.

R&D Highlights

Redesigning Hotel Housekeeping for Older Workers

Partner: Ibis Hotel

This project focuses on modifying housekeeping carts to reduce physical strain and support older workers in the hospitality industry—helping to extend workforce participation while reducing injury risk.

iPlay: Interactive Physical Learning for Young Children

Partners: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Thye Hua Kwan Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children

We're developing an exergaming platform, iPlay, to promote physical activity in children aged 2 to 7. The system also tracks developmental milestones and supports early diagnosis of developmental delays.

Monitoring Muscle Oxygenation in Low Back Pain Patients

Partner: Raffles Hospital

This study explores the use of a wireless system to monitor muscle oxygenation in patients with chronic low back pain, aiming to improve posture and reduce pain frequency through real-time feedback.