Robotic Nursing Assistant (RoNA)

Robotic patient lifting system, designed to function under direct nurse control to maneuver and lift patients weighing 300 pounds or more. Nurses suffer a higher rate of musculoskeletal injury than any other US profession, including shipping and freight handling, primarily due to unsafe patient lifting. The RoNA project addresses numerous technology and clinical protocol challenges necessary to develop a human-safe, heavy-lifting and clinically useful robotic system. This work has helped establish the framework and phased implementation of the commercial RoNA product line.

Enhanced Battlefield Casualty Extraction

The Hstar cRoNA and follow-on projects address the need for safe and effective first responder medical assistance for fallen warfighters. cRoNA adapts the mobility, telepresence, and patient lifting capabilities of RoNA to field deployment, and adds diagnostic capabilities, including in-field ultrasound, to ensure safe casualty movement and extraction.

Commercial and Military Freight & Material Handling

The Hstar DMan product line brings autonomous robotic operation to warehouse and shipping material handling, creating significant opportunities for cost reduction, the reduction of worker injury, and in the battlefield, unmanned materiel loading and unloading, protecting military personnel from hostile fire and potential injury or death.  movement and extraction.

Robotic Rehabilitation System

The Hstar RehaBot system addresses the needs of patients severely impaired by musculoskeletal and traumatic brain injuries. RehaBot delivers next generation care through coordinated upper and lower torso programmed exercise, simulating real-life motion, muscle group coordination, and visual sensory interaction.