Active Mobility Systems offers a range of assistive technology devices for clients with upper limb disabilities, including robotic arms, dynamic arm supports, eating aids, and drinking aids. These devices help compensate for limitations in the upper body and provide assistance with daily tasks like eating, personal care, education/work, and community access in order to promote greater independence. The document provides details on several products in their portfolio.
Leading the world towrads robotic function in hand restorationRohan Gupta
This presentation was published in March 2017 during National Conference of Orthotic Prosthetic Association of India. This presentation includes the recent robotic research trend present in the field for the persons who are less muscle power, Hemiplegics etc.
Our partners More Rehab purchased the Indego Therapy kit for deployment in their therapy practice. They did this because they recognised that the Indego isn't just a personal user exoskeleton but a very powerful therapy tool. The Motion + and Therapy + software suites provide completely adjustable levels of robotic assistance which allows persons recovering from stroke or dealing with MS, post trauma or other situations to get support which enhances recovery. Earlier generations of exoskeleton were not restorative in that sense as they basically "did all the work". Of course there are benefits from standing and much of the early work with these systems was with complete spinal cord injury. However, as the application of these systems widens we are seeing the benefit of these more adaptable systems for restorative therapy.
Leading the world towrads robotic function in hand restorationRohan Gupta
This presentation was published in March 2017 during National Conference of Orthotic Prosthetic Association of India. This presentation includes the recent robotic research trend present in the field for the persons who are less muscle power, Hemiplegics etc.
Our partners More Rehab purchased the Indego Therapy kit for deployment in their therapy practice. They did this because they recognised that the Indego isn't just a personal user exoskeleton but a very powerful therapy tool. The Motion + and Therapy + software suites provide completely adjustable levels of robotic assistance which allows persons recovering from stroke or dealing with MS, post trauma or other situations to get support which enhances recovery. Earlier generations of exoskeleton were not restorative in that sense as they basically "did all the work". Of course there are benefits from standing and much of the early work with these systems was with complete spinal cord injury. However, as the application of these systems widens we are seeing the benefit of these more adaptable systems for restorative therapy.
The problem of transferring the patients exists from ancient times. People who get seriously injured or ill were carried by others by means of wooden stretcher with cloth or leather tied to it. Afterwards they were carried on wheels which reduced the effort of the people carrying the patients. Alhough we have evolved in the field of healthcare and technology we are not yet able to address this problem efficiently.
Four Main Types of Artificial Limbs, by Matthew GaribaldiMatthew Garibaldi
There are four different types of artificial limbs. Here is a presentation that elaborates on these, and talks about some of the challenges amputees will face with these different types of prosthesics.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to analyze rapid improvements in the economic feasibility of robotic exoskeletons. These exoskeletons can be worn by workers in harmful environments and physically disabled people. By sensing a person’s nerve impulses, these exoskeletons can activate motors that help people move and lift heavy objects. Improvements in biosensors, ICs, materials, batteries, and other components have enabled dramatic reductions in cost and weight, and improvements in response time
Bionics is an aid to technology that is bridging the gap between human limitation and potential. This presentation deals with the details of bionics and different milestones implemented.
disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movement , sense or activities.
It is an important public health problem especially in developing countries like India . Any form of disability cannot be fully restored but measures and efforts can be put in to improve the conditions.
prosthetic devices are an artificial device that replaces a missing body part which may be lost through trauma, diseases or congenital conditions.
Purpose- used to replace a missing limb to perform functional tasks.
The importance of Rehabilitation explains about the trends in development of prosthetic and orthotic devices and how, the technology can be used to improve the current devices in the market. Devices for mobility, Devices for visual impairment and hearing impairment and its uses are explained.
Wheelchair is truly is mobility orthosis.
A properly prescribed wheelchair can be useful device in reintegrating a person with a disability into the community.
The problem of transferring the patients exists from ancient times. People who get seriously injured or ill were carried by others by means of wooden stretcher with cloth or leather tied to it. Afterwards they were carried on wheels which reduced the effort of the people carrying the patients. Alhough we have evolved in the field of healthcare and technology we are not yet able to address this problem efficiently.
Four Main Types of Artificial Limbs, by Matthew GaribaldiMatthew Garibaldi
There are four different types of artificial limbs. Here is a presentation that elaborates on these, and talks about some of the challenges amputees will face with these different types of prosthesics.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to analyze rapid improvements in the economic feasibility of robotic exoskeletons. These exoskeletons can be worn by workers in harmful environments and physically disabled people. By sensing a person’s nerve impulses, these exoskeletons can activate motors that help people move and lift heavy objects. Improvements in biosensors, ICs, materials, batteries, and other components have enabled dramatic reductions in cost and weight, and improvements in response time
Bionics is an aid to technology that is bridging the gap between human limitation and potential. This presentation deals with the details of bionics and different milestones implemented.
disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movement , sense or activities.
It is an important public health problem especially in developing countries like India . Any form of disability cannot be fully restored but measures and efforts can be put in to improve the conditions.
prosthetic devices are an artificial device that replaces a missing body part which may be lost through trauma, diseases or congenital conditions.
Purpose- used to replace a missing limb to perform functional tasks.
The importance of Rehabilitation explains about the trends in development of prosthetic and orthotic devices and how, the technology can be used to improve the current devices in the market. Devices for mobility, Devices for visual impairment and hearing impairment and its uses are explained.
Wheelchair is truly is mobility orthosis.
A properly prescribed wheelchair can be useful device in reintegrating a person with a disability into the community.
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptxKezaiah S
Prosthetic knee joints are artificial devices designed to replace the function of a natural knee joint in individuals who have lost their knee joint due to injury, disease, or amputation.
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptxKezaiah S
Prosthetic knee joints are artificial devices designed to replace the function of a natural knee joint in individuals who have lost their knee joint due to injury, disease, or amputation.
IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering(IOSR-JEEE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of electrical and electronics engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in electrical and electronics engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Beneficial for those who are in the field of rehabilitation. In this presentation, i have covered all the basics of mobility aids, their purposes, types of mobility aids, gait with different types of mobility aids.
Hope this presentation is beneficial for you all.
“We Sterling Surgical Sales is an ISO-13485:2003 certified company and our complete product range is CE certified”. We are involved in offering Orthopaedic Splints which protect, stabilize, support and correct injuries or abnormal alignment through the process of rehabilitation and recovery. We provide both custom, Orthopaedic Splints Appliances and off-the-shelf products. Further, we provide Orthopaedic Splints Braces consultation and expertise to ensure proper fit and that you fully understand your injury, the course of rehabilitation, and how to correctly use these splints.
Disability of Rehabil & Use of Prosthetic Devices PPT.pptxnaveenithkrishnan
According to the World Health Organization, disability has three dimensions: Impairment in a person's body structure or function, or mental functioning; examples of impairments include loss of a limb, loss of vision or memory loss. Activity limitation, such as difficulty seeing, hearing, walking, or problem solving.
Prosthesis upper limb and lower limb.pptxBadalverma11
Physiotherapy- Complete details about prosthesis both upper and lower limb, and training and physiotherapy management #gait training #sports
Contents-
Introduction
Purpose
Components
Upper limb- above elbow And below elbow, socket, cable mechanism, elbow and wrist unit, hand/terminal device
Lower limb- above knee, below knee and syme prosthesis
Socket- quadrilateral, PTB
Knee and ankle unit
Foot
Physiotherapy management -
First therapy, muscle strengthening, mobility
Training of don and doff , care of. Stump and bandaging
Gait training and sports
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2. Upper Limb Assistive Technology
Active Mobility offers an ever increasing range of assistive technology
devices for clients with upper limb disability. These devices
compensate for the upper body in the way a wheelchair compensates
for the lower body. They provide assistance with eating, personal care,
educational & vocational tasks as well as community access.
Upper Limb
Assistive Technology
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3. Upper Limb Assistive Technology
Active Mobility offers an ever increasing range of assistive
technology devices for clients with upper limb disability.
These devices compensate for the upper body in the way a
wheelchair compensates for the lower body. They provide
assistance with eating, personal care, educational
& vocational tasks as well as community access.
Many people with disabilities require assistive technology to
do everyday activities and to promote their independence.
There is a wide range of equipment available at Active
Mobility Systems. We work with our clients to find the right
device for a more independent life.
Active Mobility System offers:
Jaco - Robotic Arm Support
MultiLink - Dynamic Arm Support
Armon - Zero Gravity Arm Support
Neater - Eater (Programmable or Manual)
Neater - Drinker
MOMO Series - Assistive Devices
Assistive technology is equipment that has been designed to aid an independent life
allowing smooth, easy movements of persons limbs. It allows people to perform most tasks
that they would not usually be able to do.
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Jaco Robotic Arm Support
JACO is a six-axis robotic manipulator arm with a three fingered hand
for use by persons with upper-extremity impairments. They are often
people with advanced muscular disabilities and sometimes neurological
disorders. JACO can interface with many power wheelchairs, providing an
invaluable tool for independence in the community as well as in the home
environment.
Functional Benefits
Silent operation
Full cartesian & angular
control
Easily lifts objects up to 1.5kg
in weight
Adjustable speed
12cm finger opening using
either 2 or 3 fingers
90cm of reach
Features
16 movements
Carbon fiber structure
Lightweight
Weather resistant
Able to reach the floor on a
standard wheelchair
installation
Fingers
Optional use of 2 or 3 fingers
High friction rubber pads easily
grasp most objects
Optimized for activities of daily
living
Flexible fingers adapt to shape
and size of objects
Current sensors and limitation
JACO Robot Arm
JACO gives users the ability to adapt themselves
to a world which doesn’t adapt to them. The
JACO Robot Arm is a revolutionary manipulator
designed for multiple academic and professional
applications. It is a leading product in a new
generation of lightweight portable robotic tools
that enables users to interact with their
environment with complete safety, freedom and
effectiveness.
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MultiLink Dynamic Arm Support
Use
MultiLink can be applied single-sided as well as double sided to wheelchairs or work chairs. A separate
table mount is available which means it can be easily installed to a table for eating or typing etc.
MultiLink helps people with limited arm function to move their arms and hands. MultiLink eliminates
gravity and the burden to lift the arm. It helps to reach, grab and manipulate during daily activities such
as eating, drinking, computer work, communication and play.
Purpose
MultiLink carries the weight of the arm. Movements initiated from the shoulder girdle are converted into
movements of the forearm. The lateral and vertical hinge points can each be adjusted according to the
level of movement required to enable a precise support for the user’s needs.
Characteristic
Functional Benefits
Elevation for raising arm for
eating / drinking etc
Increase range of active arm
movement [ROM]
Reduces arm fatigue / pain
Increases control of arm /
hand capabilities
Improves overall sitting / back
posture
Maintains natural arm
movements
Features
Easy installation to chairs /
wheelchairs, desks
Simple construction
Can be removed when not
needed
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Keep arms moving with the MultiLink Dynamic Arm Support. This unique
mobile arm support system has an elevation-assist function to allow
significantly greater range of arm motion for feeding and facial hygiene.
Poor grade deltoid muscle tone is required to use this device.
Open up clients’ lives to higher achievements and increased functionality
and independence. Fits children through to larger adults, and is universal
for left or right arms.
MultiLink is used by people who are challenged by muscular weakness or paralysis but can still grab
objects. Suitable for users with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. The elastic band assisted
Elevating Proximal Arm is designed to provide clients with shoulder girdle weakness, a greater range of
movement. A client with little or poor strength in the shoulder can accomplish self-feeding, table top
activities and facial hygiene, while increasing or maintaining ROM (range of movement) and
strengthening muscles.
For Whom
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The Zero Gravity - ARMON EDERO
A dynamic arm support is an assistive technology product which allows
people with limited arm and shoulder function, to move their arms and
hands freely, making it possible to conduct all kinds of daily activities.
The Armon Edero is a mechanical arm support. It doesn’t need to be
connected to an external power source. It is easily set up and adjusted to
the right weight of the users arm. The Edero is light weight and compact
and therefore easy to take with you. The Edero has an extra large
horizontal working range.
Features
Fully mechanical
Easily adjustable
Light weight
Possible to mount on - electric or manual wheelchair, office chair,
desk / table, floor base...
ARMON PURA
THE Armon Pura is a high end arm support with a fully mechanical
mechanism. It doesn’t need an external power source. The Pura can be
easily adjusted to the right level of support by hand. It is
possible to detach the Pura in 20 seconds.
Features
Fully mechanical
Easily adjustable
Light weight
Possible to mount on- electric wheelchair, work chair, floor baseArmon Pura
Armon Edero
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Neater Eater
Manually Controlled
People who may benefit from this product include those
with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor
neurone disease, head injuries, spinal injuries,
rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophies, limb
amputations, ataxia, strokes and Parkinson’s disease.
The manually controlled Neater Eater helps users to feed themselves in a
smooth, controlled and dignified way. It is used by persons with limited
upper limb movement or excessive tremor. Options are available for
clients with no upper limb function.
This feeding aid is designed using viscous fluid dampening, to smooth out
essential tremors associated with ataxia. The Neater Eater provides
solutions to a very wide range of clients with differing
challenges.
Dignity Ceramic Ware
Functional Benefits
Increase independence
Encourages social interaction
Helps maintain dignity
Improves posture and mouth
control
Invigorates interest in food and
mealtimes
Improves nutrition
Assists carers
Saves carer time
Features
Choice of clip-on cutlery
Cutlery stays level as it is lifted
Tremor or ataxia absorbed by
viscous fluid dampening
Lifting assisted by internal
springs
Height easily adjusted
Scooping of food assisted by
shaped plate lip
Plate sits in the baseboard and
is rotated to reach the food
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Neater Eater
Electric Programmable
The robotic electric programmable Neater Eater is an automated feeding
aid for clients who lack upper limb functionality. It is used by people with
limited or no use of upper limbs.
The electric programmable Neater Eater is easy to use, set up and adjust.
There are many ways of operating the Neater Eater to suit people with
different physical and cognitive abilities. It is suitable for anyone who can
take food from a level spoon in their mouth.
Functional Benefits
Easily controlled using
switches
Choose from light-touch finger
switches, head switches or
touch foot switches
Wide range of programmable
movement ensures
accessibility
Electronic filter prevents
unintended switching from
tremor
Can be operated using a single
switch
Features
Spoon cycle can be paused
with light-touch switch
Plate turning is switch
controlled or automatic
Easily programmed for up
to five users with operating
choices to suit
Mouth position easily
programmed using joypad
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“The Neater Eater
is an individual piece of
equipment in maintaining
someone’s independence and
self esteem.”
Ceramic Tableware and
Cutlery
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Neater Drinker
Neater Drinkers are drinking aids designed to enable users who lack the
ability to drink from a cup or glass, due to tremors, weakness or limited
head mobility. These drinking aids have evolved to provide a number of
solutions from the original ceramic Neater Drinker through to the unique
Neater Steady Straw. Each development has been designed with the user
in mind, to make their lives easier and enable a simple but effective route
to hydration and nutrition.
Functional Benefits
Long straws can be bent to position close to the mouth
Sucking is made easier with a non-return valve inside
The Metalic Neater Drinker is thermally insulated and fits most cup
holders
Stable non-slip base
Wheelchair cup holder enhances community mobility
Straws and holders compatible with any drinking vessel
Neater Drinker - Electric Aid
Designed and developed to provide a solution for users with weak
sucking ability or poor lip closure. The Neater Power Drinker drinking
aid is a useful addition to the range as it has the facility of being able
to work with pureed food for those on a soft food diet. This drinking
aid provides an enabling solution for users with MND or muscular
dystrophy as well as cerbral palsy.
Features
Enjoying drinking improves hydration and nutrition
May reduce need for drugs to expel air from stomach
Increases independence
Neater Drinker Cup Holder
10. Upper Limb Assistive Technology
The MOMO series assistive device is designed for an independent life
allowing smooth, easy movement of your arm.
It is your partner in daily life and can be used in various activities
including eating, reading a book, writing, drawing, or using a tablet device
or smartphone, allowing you to challenge the things that you want to do
by yourself.
Functional Benefits
Partner of your daily life
Assist your natural motion
MOMO Series can be adjusted to suit the user’s muscle
strength, condition, physique and intended activity.
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“For a More Independent Life.”
The MOMO assists you in making
your wishes come true.
MOMO Series -
MOMO & MOMOPrime
MOMOPrime
Users with a nervous or muscular disease, such
as ALS, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease
Intended users
Users with a spinal cord injury
Part of users with a nervous or muscular disease
Requires some ability to keep their arm in a raised position
without support
Intended users
MOMOPrime is an improved version of MOMO and can enable move-
ment of your arm in vertical direction so that you can enjoy better daily
living such as eating a meal without any assistance.
MOMOPrime
MOMO
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Email: sales@activemobility.com.au
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Active Mobility Systems
30 James Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141
T: 02 9649 2111 F: 02 9649 8506
Freecall: 1300 LIFTER
Email: info@activemobility.com.au
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