Episode 23: From Military Innovation to Medical Impact: Bionic Power is Helping Children Walk Again скачать в хорошем качестве

Episode 23: From Military Innovation to Medical Impact: Bionic Power is Helping Children Walk Again

Episode 23 with Bionic Power: Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome & Introductions Bobby Marinov and Dr. Tom Sugar introduce the episode and guests: Gualtiero, CEO, and Rob Nathan, Director of Operations at Bionic Power. 01:20 – From Military to Medical How Bionic Power began in 2007 developing energy-harvesting knee exoskeletons for soldiers, and later pivoted to medical rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy. 04:40 – Understanding Crouch Gait Rob Nathan explains crouch gait and how the company’s device helps children fully extend their knees and walk with less fatigue. 07:00 – Light, Smart, and Personalized Design Why low-torque, lightweight actuation combined with custom orthotic integration is key to making the device safe, comfortable, and long-lasting. 12:30 – Life-Changing Results: Catalina’s Story Real-world success story: a young girl who moved from a wheelchair to walking and dancing thanks to Bionic Power’s Agilik system. 16:30 – Intelligent Control & Safety Discussion on software-controlled torque and position, preventing hyperextension, and supporting both unilateral and bilateral users. 19:00 – Regenerative & Stair-Climbing Capabilities New modes allow walking down ramps and stairs, even recharging the battery while descending. 22:00 – Commercialization & Insurance Coverage How patients access the device through certified orthotists, and details on U.S. insurance reimbursement and distribution partnerships. 29:45 – Impact on Pediatric Mobility Why early mobility intervention matters: improved endurance, gait mechanics, and potential lifelong benefits for children. 35:00 – Durability & Closing Thoughts Tested for millions of walking cycles, the system shows military-grade durability. The episode closes with optimism about future clinical studies. 🔗 Learn more: Bionic Power: https://bionic-power.com Exoskeleton Report: https://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics: https://wearablerobotics.com 💌 Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated on exoskeleton news, jobs, and research. ☕ Support the Podcast: / exoskeletonreport Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality!