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High-tech for the care sector
Recent research in nursing and care environments shows that the use of powered exoskeletons, such as the Apogee+, provides a flexible solution to reliably support and relieve healthcare professionals in their daily work with patients – in contrast to other existing but rarely used devices like hoists or fully automated approaches such as care robots.
An individual wearing a sleek exoskeleton, supporting an elderly man up from a wheel chair
An individual wearing a sleek exoskeleton, supporting an elderly man into bed
An individual wearing a sleek exoskeleton, supporting an elderly man up out of bed
In hospitals, elderly care, or rehabilitation facilities: Besides delivering immediate practical benefits that quite literally empower caregivers, the Apogee+ makes a clear statement about the value a care facility places on its staff. Supported by this technology, healthcare professionals can provide patients with the best possible care. All while expending less effort and simultaneously enjoying greater safety and significantly lowering the risk of injury.

The deployment of the latest technology also contributes to raising the appeal and value of nursing as a profession – and supports hospitals and care facilities in their efforts to recruit and retain qualified and motivated staff.
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Flexible support for the daily challenges of care providers
The Apogee+ supports nursing staff
in their day-to-day work on the ward:
  • Lifting and moving patients
  • Lifting from beds into wheelchairs and vice versa
  • Helping with medical examinations
  • Lifting during washing and changing
  • Helping with the repositioning of immobile patients
  • Provides relief when working in unergonomic, awkward postures in a bent-over position
Specially developed for caregiving
Support for day-to-day care
  • 30 kg (66 lbs) lifting support
  • Active walking support
  • IP54 dust and water protected
Easier disinfectability
  • Monocoque structure
  • Surface less susceptible to bacteria and germs
Maximum wearing comfort
  • Smaller, lighter, slimmer
Friendly design
  • High acceptance by patients
  • Softer, more approachable form
User-friendly in everyday care
  • Integrates patient grips
Flexible procurement options
  • Appealing purchase and leasing options
  • Eligible for funding in specific markets
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“I’ve tried it and I must say I am extremely impressed!” Sara Vaz Contreiraz, Nursing Ward Supervisor, Geriatric Ward, Charité Berlin | Video: “Mit jedem Herzschlag” (RBB, Germany) | German Bionic exoskeleton in use on the ward.
The Apogee+ was developed according to the latest findings from nursing research: German Bionic is a partner of renowned healthcare institutions, including the Charité Berlin and the BG Unfallklinikum Murnau hospitals.
An individual wearing a sleek exoskeleton, smiling at an elderly man
Combining the social intelligence of humans with physical support
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Combining the social intelligence of humans with physical support
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In addition to its practical benefits, equipping caregivers with state-of-the-art wearable tools is a clear statement of the value that a healthcare facility places on its staff. With technological support, the nursing staff can provide the best possible care to patients with less effort, increased safety, and injury-free practices.

 

The Apogee+ also helps in make the nursing profession more appealing, thereby aiding hospitals and healthcare facilities in their endeavors to attract and retain skilled and motivated healthcare professionals.

 

To date, the use of robots in nursing care has not proved convincing: Studies show that human social skills are of immense importance to patients.

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