{"id":"02618","slug":"robotic-strong-arm--02618","source":{"id":"02618","dataset":"techtransfer","title":"Robotic Strong Arm","description_":"<p><h2>Description</h2>The present disclosure relates to a novel Robotic Strong Arm (RSA) and device to aid in the transfer of people with disabilities to and from their wheelchairs or electric powered wheelchair onto other surfaces.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><h2>IP Status</h2><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://patents.google.com/patent/US9254234B2\">https://patents.google.com/patent/US9254234B2</a></p><p></p>","tags":[],"file_number":"02618","collections":[],"meta_description":"Robotic Strong Arm assists transferring disabled individuals between wheelchairs and other surfaces, enhancing mobility and safety.","image_url":"","apriori_judge_output":"{\"scores\":{\"novelty\":2.0,\"potential_impact\":3.0,\"readiness\":2.0,\"scalability\":2.0,\"timeliness\":1.0},\"weighted_score\":2.15,\"risks\":[\"Over 3 years since reference; potential obsolescence\",\"Novelty diluted by existing assistive robotics,\"],\"one_sentence_take\":\"RSA shows moderate novelty with early-stage readiness; impact uncertain and timeliness penalized by age and regulatory/commercial hurdles.\"}","lead_inventor_name":"Rory Cooper","lead_inventor_dept":"Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation","technology_type":"Medical Device","technology_subtype":"Rehab or Assistive Medical Device","therapeutic_areas":[],"therapeutic_indications":[],"custom_tags":[],"all_tech_innovators":["Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.","Garrett G. Grindle","Mark McCartney"],"date_submitted":"2011-11-15"},"highlight":{},"matched_queries":null,"score":0.0}