Presented by
Matheson Rittenhouse,
System Engineer – Verification & Validation
B-TEMIA Inc.
(Quebec) Canada
B-TEMIA
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B-TEMIA
Corporate Overview
Company: Private company, incorporated in January 2009
Target:
Leaders in the fast-growing market of Human Enhancement /
Augmentation Systems for:
1) Restoration / maintenance / enhancement of locomotion
capability.
2) Prevention and protection against joint injuries.
Product:
Motorized knee brace providing biomechanical power for the body lower
extremities for the
1) Defence & Security
2) Clinical applications (Health & Safety and Rehabilitation)
MILITARY MARKET
Current Issue – Overload Bearing
Military interveners Carry over 100 lbs of equipment day in day out over 12 - 15month combat tours leading to:
1. Injury:
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Musculoskeletal injuries lead to about 880,000 visits per year in US Army.
US Army reports 247,000 (2006) and 257,000 (2007) orthopedic injuries.
15% Afghanistan contigent returned home with long-term injuries (Danish
Army)
2. Reduced Operational Efficiency
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The mobility of soldiers and troops is jeopardized
Acute/chronic injured soldiers compromise the integrity of the operation
efficiency
3. Increased Costs
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Non-deployable soldiers is a financial challenge for upcoming deployments
Off-deployed soldiers require therapy & rehabilitation to get back in shape
PRODUCT
Knee Stress Release Device (K-SRDTM)
The K-SRDTM is a
BIOMECHATRONIC ORTHOTIC DEVICE
designed to:
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Provide ACTIVE support to the lower
extremities
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Assist during typical gait activities
3)
Provide additional power to the knee
PRODUCT
Knee Stress Release Device (K-SRDTM)
The K-SRDTM is a
BIOMECHATRONIC ORTHOTIC DEVICE
designed to:
1)
Provide ACTIVE support to the lower
extremities
2)
Assist during typical gait activities
3)
Provide additional power to the knee
PRODUCT
K-SRDTM – Highlights
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Dermoskeleton-type frame design
Actively counteracts ≈125lbs of load on lower extremities
Autonomous computer-controlled system
Human-like behaviour with NO mobility constraints
Long lasting power autonomy (≈12 hours)
Electrical generator capability
PRODUCT
K-SRDTM – Functional Benefits
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Reduce fatigue in operation
Reduce injuries at lower extremities (acute and chronic)
Maintain the user’s capability to move around
Increase overall performance
PRODUCT
K-SRDTM – Operational Benefits
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Compatible with current civilian and military vehicles
Small form factor facilitates air and ground logistical considerations
Compatible with close-combat situations and operations in confined areas
Negligible system size & weight does not impact on tactical air lift capacity
Low impacts on current operation infrastructures
Low impacts on strategies, time and cost of deployment
Modular and few-components design
Low acquisition and maintenance cost
Combat-ready solution within 12 months
No ITAR restrictions
PRODUCT
K-SRDTM – Videos
PRODUCT
Performance Evaluation - Protocol
Title:
The Effects of the K-SRDTM on physiological / biomechanical effects
using surface electromyography
PI:
Dr. David Pearsall, Department of Kinesiology and Physical
Education, McGill University
Goal:
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Determine the effect of the K-SRDTM on knee and ankle
muscular activation
Approximate physiological work effort by
means of heart rate measures
Tests: ▪ With and without additional load (40Kg)
▪ With and without K-SRDTM
▪ Three (3) subjects
PRODUCT
Performance Evaluation – Preliminary Results
Subject 2 / Vastus lateralis EMG / With load in stairs
PRODUCT
Performance Evaluation - Trials
Treadmill
With K-SRDTM / With load
Strairs
With K-SRDTM / With load