Collaborative robotic arm ADAMO

air compression massagefor muskuloskeletal disorders treatment

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are leading cause of disability worldwide, with prevalence of 1.3 billion, and responsible for 136 million of years lived with disability in 2017. Even though the incidence of MSDs increases with age, adolescents and people in working age group are also highly affected, leading to increased morbidity and even early retirement from work. Moreover, 60% of work-related health problems are caused by MSDs. These create a burden for the healthcare system with an estimated cost of €196 billion a year. Adamo Robot is a collaborative robot, 100% safe, capable of treating musculoskeletal disorders applying a jet of pressurized air with a correct temperature and without the need for direct contact with the patient. The continuous pressure applied by the air jet imitates manual therapy techniques used by physical therapists for connective tissue, such as myofascial trigger point treatment, while also increasing the subdermal blood flow and oxygenation of the area. Using Adamo makes it possible to automate tedious and repetitive tasks, increasing the productivity of physiotherapists, who will be able to treat more patients in less time, shorten waiting lists and, thanks to thermography, obtain objective data on the evolution of patients. Finally, and most importantly, ADAMO can improve the wellbeing of the patients. Those who have tried it report improvements after just a few sessions of painless treatment. Thermography imaging for a better understanding of the patients’ condition* Adamo Robot is equipped with FLIR thermal cameras capable of accurately measuring the skins temperature. By measuring the thermal asymmetry of the patient’s body,