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 useful to the whole of humanity. It is affordable
For several months, we have been preparing a clinical trial for our set of upper-limb mechanical prostheses . Thanks to the collaboration with Humanity & Inclusion, 14 Nepalese patients will test 3 ORTHOPUS prosthetic solutions for 4 weeks. Why have we chosen to set up this trial? How will we evaluate the results? A look at the organisation of a
In our R&D lab, based in Nantes, we are taking up an unrivalled challenge : developing – on an open-source basis – an affordable, robust and performing myoelectric prosthetic hand.
Disability and technology share a common history, as the specific needs of disabled people have often driven innovation. Text messaging, remote controls, voice assistants, and even synthesizers were initially invented for individuals with limited mobility. Today, the rise of artificial intelligence opens up a new realm of possibilities in assistive technology. But for disability, does this mean better accessibility or
Yara Peterko is a passionate occupational therapist known for her significant contributions to healthcare and rehabilitation. With a Master’s degree in Health Assisting Engineering, her expertise bridges the gap between technology and patient care. As Vice President of COTEC, she advocates for innovation in occupational therapy across Europe. Yara’s responsibility with Physiopedia, for the areas of professionalisation and regulation of
Today, we are opening the doors to the behind-the-scenes of developing the ORTHOPUS Partner, our upcoming medical device! We are revealing everything about what we still need to do, our co-design work with alpha tests, the design we aimed to achieve, and the accessories we still need to finalize… Designed to offer greater autonomy to people living with muscle weakness
