Hypershell exoskeletons have proven their effectiveness in rehabilitation and mobility support for patients with lower limb injuries. However, those who save lives also need to reduce strain on their legs, backs, and muscles. This is why medical staff at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 18 have begun testing the Hypershell Ultra exoskeletons.
On average, junior medical staff, including nurses and paramedics, work shifts lasting between 12 and 24 hours. During these shifts, which involve constant movement, standing, and transporting patients on stretchers and wheelchairs, the physical strain and fatigue become apparent.
“In a single day, you might have to move patients 10 to 20 times, sometimes more. With the Hypershell exoskeleton, it’s much easier to do this, as it supports the legs and reduces the strain,” — said nurse Lyudmyla, sharing her impressions after testing the device.
The Hypershell Ultra exoskeleton provides a power output of 1,000 watts. The system can reduce physical exertion by up to 39% and offset vertical loads of up to 30 kilograms. This is especially useful during walking, prolonged standing, and repetitive movements.
“With the development of the IT industry, we are striving to digitize our management processes and integrate technological solutions into the treatment process. Hypershell exoskeletons can make the work of medical staff easier, and I can already see tangible results from the initial tests,” — said Dmytro Dubenko, a surgeon and deputy director for medical affairs at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 18.
The AI MotionEngine system, which forms the basis of Hypershell's solutions, adapts in real time to the user’s gait, terrain, and activity intensity, instantly providing weightless support. This reduces the need for frequent adjustments.
“Hypershell is a high-tech device that requires no special operating skills: all you need is a smartphone with the app installed and just a few presses of the control buttons on the exoskeleton. This is a very important advantage. I am delighted that we tested the Hypershell solution and experienced this movement support in practice,” — added Dmytro Dubenko.
Testing of exoskeletons in Ukraine is currently ongoing. DroneUA would like to thank the team at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 18 for their active involvement in the process. This is an important step towards integrating innovative technologies into the medical sector, where modern solutions make the work easier for those who fight every day to protect the health and lives of patients.
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