Robotic Patient Lift and Transfer
Roger V. Bostelman, James Sacra Albus · InTech eBooks · 2008
There have been many patient transfer devices designed and developed over many years. The HLPR Chair was designed to be a revolutionary patient lift and mobility system for wheelchair dependents, the elderly, stroke patients, and others desiring or even requiring personal mobility and lift access. The system shows promise for moving these groups of patients into the work force and removing the burden placed on the healthcare industry. The system has been prototyped to show the basic concept of such a patient lift and mobility system. The HLPR Chair was built to demonstrate its relatively inexpensive capabilities to the healthcare industry and to demonstrate potential, near-term capabilities with robust controls for mobility and rehabilitation.