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...
Nantes > Kathmandu: a clinical trial for ORTHOPUS’ mechanical prostheses
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...
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.
Our performing and affordable “Made In France” myoelectric hand
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.
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
Repairing humans: focus on upper limb prosthetics
ORTHOPUS designs prosthetic solutions for the upper limb with a new approach inspired by frugal innovation”
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