Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOES20250709016
- Term of Validity
- 9 July 2025 - 9 July 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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A Spanish biomedical research institute has developed an exoskeleton for improving the ergonomics of surgeons during surgical interventions that require manipulation of surgical instruments in prolonged static positions.
They would like to talk to companies interested in the fabrication and distribution of this device under a commercial agreement with technical assistance. - Full Description
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The Spanish biomedical research institute is specialized in promoting and developing research and innovation in the bio-health environment, with the aim of seeking solutions to health problems and contributing to scientific, educational, social and economic development.
Development of minimally invasive surgery has gone hand in hand with technological advancement, incorporating special surgical instruments into the operating room. Manipulation of this technology by surgeons imply the adoption of forced and uncomfortable postures during surgical interventions.
The present exoskeleton improves the ergonomics of surgeons during minimally invasive surgery (MIS) interventions.
Its use helps to mitigate the physical fatigue of the surgeon during operations and reduces or eliminates various musculoskeletal injuries that may arise in the medium and/or long term in surgeons due to the adoption of forced and static postures for long periods of time.
This exoskeleton is of great interest to surgeons who have to manipulate surgical instruments with precision and during prolonged interventions.
An exoskeleton has been built for user forearm support, configured to be adjustable on the torso, hip, or thigh.
The research institute would like to talk to companies interested in the fabrication and distribution of the device to cooperate under a commercial agreement with technical assistance. - Advantages and Innovations
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The main competitive advantages of the device are:
- Ergonomic.
- Reduces surgeon fatigue.
- Reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for the surgeon.
- Adapted to the anatomy of the surgeon.
- Versatile. Allows the use of the arm with support or free - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- Medical/ Health care related firm
- Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- IPR status
- IPR granted
- IPR notes
- A Utility Model covering this technology has been granted by the Spanish Patent Office (OEPM) with reference ES1317816U.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- Task to be performed: Commercialization of exoskeletons for medical support. Manufacture and distribution.
- Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- SME <=10
- SME 11-49
- Big company
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 06002011 - Bionics
- 06001013 - Medical Technology / Biomedical Engineering
- Market keywords
- 05004001 - Electromedical and medical equipment
- 05005019 - 'Surgery and Anaesthesiology
- 05007007 - Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
- 05004004 - Medical instruments
- Sector Groups Involved
- Health
- Targeted countries
- All countries
