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
Social economy, human commitment, transparency and medical devices for everyone: where does it come from and what does it mean for ORTHOPUS? Let’s explore this topic! Why is ORTHOPUS taking part in the social economy ? Our main purpose is to bring solutions to the people living with a disability. That’s why we choose to develop innovative robotic assistive devices
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 users’ daily needs. How did we organize it? What did
Steffi Pan, independent occupational therapist, shares her experience of the equipment with technical aids for the arms. What is the occupational therapist’s and medical team’s role? What are the tips to be equipped in the best way possible? What role do you play in the equipment of a patient with restricted arm mobility as an occupational therapist? Our role is
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 a bag, a sweater, a cup with your name or
ORTHOPUS is launching the design of adaptable and modular robotic solutions dedicated to wheelchair users with limited mobility