Our actions and commitment as a social entreprise
8 January 2024
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
Category: Logbook
ORTHOPUS Supporter’s beta-test : tops and flops
16 October 2023
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
Why is the customisation of technical aids for disabilities still too rare?
19 September 2023
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,
What you should remember about the first world report on assistive technology
13 June 2022
Photograph David Constantine – coming from the WHO report The first Global report on assistive technology for disabilities was recently published by WHO and Unicef.
5 reasons to be equipped with an arm technical aid
3 March 2022
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
Our 4 drivers to develop innovative and inclusive medical devices
23 November 2021
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
What do global figures on disability reveal ?
16 March 2021
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
1 February 2021
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
11 June 2020
ORTHOPUS is launching the design of adaptable and modular robotic solutions dedicated to wheelchair users with limited mobility
ORTHOPUS, Why and How ?
21 August 2019
Co-founder of Aldebaran Robotics and designer of the NAO robot, David Gouaillier founded ORTHOPUS in the service of a meaningful economy