"A startup called ReviMo has developed a robotic system that provides a way for people with limited mobility to lift and transfer themselves - like from a bed to a wheelchair, or to the toilet - without the assistance of a caregiver. ReviMo's Niko has two sets of arms: one that forms a "scooping seat" that slides underneath the person to lift them up, and the other encircling their torso and providing a backrest."
"In addition to aiding in transfers, Niko can lift the rider to a standing level and offers retractable handlebars for support. It also has the potential to be a big help to caregivers, who in many cases assist with multiple transfers every day. Even in a situation where a person isn't able to operate it by themselves, Niko facilitates a transfer that requires much less physical exertion than today's common methods, like sling-based mechanical lift systems."
ReviMo's Niko is a robotic lift-and-transfer device designed to help people with limited mobility move between surfaces, such as beds, wheelchairs, and toilets, without caregiver assistance. Niko uses two sets of arms: a scooping seat that slides underneath the person and an arm that encircles the torso to provide a backrest. The device can be operated by remote or dashboard controls, currently supports up to 250 pounds, and a higher-capacity model is in development. Niko can raise users to standing level, offers retractable handlebars, fits most wheelchairs, navigates small bathrooms, and can position users over a toilet with disposable covers.
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