Between December 2022 and spring 2023 we have conducted a beta test to test out our first device: the ORTHOPUS Supporter. 5 participants, between 14 and 35 years old, tested our robotic assistant at home. Our objective was to gather feedback about its usability in order to improve it for...
Why is the customisation of technical aids for disabilities still too rare?
Customisation has for long been used in fashion or design, but it is still rare to have a custom option on a medical device. Yet, there is a reel need from users. Beyond aesthetics, why does the appearance of medical devices really matter? When customisation gets to medical spheres Having...
What you should remember about the first world report on assistive technology
Photograph David Constantine - coming from the WHO report The first Global report on assistive technology for disabilities was recently published by WHO and Unicef. They worked together for 4 years, gathering data from 70 countries in order to enlighten medical and social challenges in access to technical aids. We...
5 reasons to be equipped with an arm technical aid
Have you heard of these devices? Have you ever wondered what they allow you to do, at work or in everyday life? Discover the benefits we have identified, in essential tasks and their role in social recognition and the relationship with carers. Use all the functions an arm provides You...
Our 4 drivers to develop innovative and inclusive medical devices
Since the beginning of ORTHOPUS’ project, we have prioritized accessibility and users’ needs. A huge number of persons aren’t indeed equipped with the assistive technologies they need even in 2021 in the so-called developed countries such as France. So, how do we develop more accessible medical devices?“Effective inclusive innovation is...
What do global figures on disability reveal ?
Figures are relevant indicators to understand and measure health issues. In order to better estimate the needs of people with disabilities, we wanted to draw up an overview of key figures on this subject.
Our modular arm support for people with limited mobility
ORTHOPUS is working on the development of a motorised arm support for people with limited mobility: the AT1X. This arm support is the first stage of the ARMMS project, a range of assistive robotic and modular solutions.
Becoming more independent: focus on assistive robotic arms
ORTHOPUS is launching the design of adaptable and modular robotic solutions dedicated to wheelchair users with limited mobility
ORTHOPUS, Why and How ?
Co-founder of Aldebaran Robotics and designer of the NAO robot, David Gouaillier founded ORTHOPUS in the service of a meaningful economy