Ray Browning
CEO & Co-Founder
BIOMOTUM, Inc.
The startup develops robotic exoskeletons that assist individuals with mobility challenges due to neurologic disorders such as stroke and cerebral palsy. Their wearable systems provide real-time training insights, tele-rehabilitation compatibility, and progress reporting to enhance therapeutic outcomes and improve walking ability.
- Hardware
- Healthcare Technology
- Medical Devices
- Robotics
Updated 21 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
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Product
Problem
Individuals with neurological disorders such as stroke and cerebral palsy often experience mobility challenges, leading to reduced walking ability and diminished quality of life. Conventional gait training methods may not provide sufficient stimulus or repetition to maximize recovery, resulting in limited progress towards functional goals. Patient fatigue and poor walking mechanics can further hinder effective rehabilitation.
Solution
Biomotum provides robotic exoskeletons, specifically the SPARK AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) system, designed to assist and restore walking function for individuals with mobility impairments. The wearable systems deliver precise, on-demand joint torque at the ankle, providing assistance or resistance during ambulation. The SPARK system is untethered, allowing for use on various terrains, and offers real-time training insights and performance feedback through a dedicated mobile app. By increasing gait quality, treatment dose, and therapeutic impact, Biomotum's technology aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance overall mobility.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with gait impairments due to neurological or orthopedic conditions, physical therapists seeking advanced rehabilitation tools, and clinical researchers studying human ambulation and movement disorders.
Features
- Lightweight ankle actuator built from carbon fiber components, delivering finely-tuned plantarflexor and dorsiflexor torque.
- Waist pack housing the battery, motors, and control system, powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
- Dedicated mobile app (iOS and Android) for device control, user profile setup, and usage tracking.
- Matlab controller for data syncing and biofeedback integration for research applications.
- Modular sizing and quick-connect system for a custom fit and enhanced comfort.
- Real-time performance feedback and automated reporting through an intelligent interface.
- Untethered design for ambulation assistance on stairs, hills, gravel, and uneven surfaces.