In SKOLKOVO trying to volunteers with disabilities to test the first domestic exoskeleton. Development will obviously be necessary, since the initiators have already received hundreds of orders for participation in the tests.
The exoskeleton consists of a highly technological mechanical frame which is attached to the human body. When applying the exoskeleton often increases the power of this planet. For disabled people it is indispensable, because it allows them to carry out those actions that they are unable to perform independently.
The founder of the project "Actually" Elena Berezi reported that the initiative has already received hundreds of orders from volunteers to participate in the testing of the exoskeleton. Scientific and technical innovation developed at the Institute of Mechanics, but in 2014, the project became the winner of the leading innovative competition RF Startup Village. At the moment, "Actually" received the status of a participant of the SKOLKOVO Foundation.
Further, after passing the tests, the exoskeleton will come not only in rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities. It is expected that these funds will be able to buy yourself needing them for individual use. The price of the exoskeleton will be from 1 to one and a half million rubles.
At first he was created 1st in Russia working prototype of the exoskeleton Exoatlet-P. He allowed the person wearing it, without some work to carry large loads from 70 to 100 kg.. Later was created exoskeleton that runs on batteries and is able to increase several times the capacity of" a man can carry a payload of up to 200 kg.. the exoskeleton weighs about 20 kg, reported the "news".
Now Actually offer 2 options of its own products - rescue, which was established to conduct counter-terrorism operations, and health, whose goal is the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. For the production and subsequent modernization of medical exoskeleton company is looking for investors.
1st test medical exoskeleton will be held in autumn 2014. Application for participation in them already filed about 100 volunteers with disabilities. "Until there is only 1 prototype devices for the inhabitants of our planet with disabilities. But we want to see how he would interact with people with different problems in the musculoskeletal system, because we need a few testers. When selecting members, we look not only at the physical abilities of volunteers, such as excellent cardio-vascular system, a strong body, but also on their emotional state. Must be the motivation and belief that during an upgrade will not keep you waiting. Orders for the role in the project come from Moscow and other cities of Russia. Among the thirsty there and the natives of the countries of the CIS. Autumn will preclinical testing: we will observe how comfortable the different people walking in the exoskeleton, will take into account the wishes and configure the control system," said the founder of the project Ekaterina Baresi.
According to her statement, the exoskeleton provides an additional tool using and allows you to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of our planet, long disabilities. In 2015, these funds should be received in the rehabilitation funds to undergo clinical testing and certification. If the exoskeleton will be certified, a couple of years to develop will be available not only for special medical centers, but also for private persons.
"We hope that in 1 year sales exoskeletons will go to rehabilitation centers for so-called advanced clinical trials, and already with 2 years they will be able to buy for themselves and individuals for domestic use. There will be several modifications, even children. The approximate price of the 1st exoskeleton is from 1 to 1.5 million rubles, but we hope that over the years they can become cheaper. Possible credit program, and the purchase of exoskeletons for people with disabilities by the state," said Baresi.
According to her statement, for people with disabilities is extremely substantially similar scientific-technical device, not only because it allows them to expand their own powers, but also because it reduces the danger associated disability diseases. "Exoskeleton helps to keep the patient in an upright position, therefore, begin to develop the muscles to work normally light, the probability of urological infections will be reduced", - said the founder of "Actually".
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