| Developers: | Salute Orto |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | 2021/04/14 |
| Last Release Date: | 2023/12/15 |
| Branches: | Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Healthcare |
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Main article: Bionic prostheses
2024
Presentation of the Steplife B7 production model, preparation for sales
On June 24, 2024, a serial model of the Steplife B7 microprocessor-controlled hip prosthesis was presented. A device trained in mathematical algorithms is capable of detecting and adjusting to human movements. Sales of the prosthesis will begin during 2024.
According to the general director of Steplife Ivan Khudyakov, the Steplife B7 is based on an electronic support tube unique for the Russian market with built-in tenzdants that read more than 32 million operations: one measures the pressure exerted by the weight of a person on the prosthesis, the second determines the displacement of the center of gravity in the longitudinal plane. All this allows the patient to actively move, ride a bicycle and even switch to a calm running mode using a mobile application, he said.
 | The need for domestic developments in the market for assistant technologies is acute, "says Yulia Shcheglova, director of Digital Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Center for Biomedical Technologies at the Skolkovo Foundation. - Our resident managed in a relatively short time to prepare for the serial production of a product, 95% of the components of which consist of Russian components. At the same time, Steplife [the company is a Skolkovo resident] uses in its developments the latest achievements in robotics and bionics in combination with the latest world scientific research on the nature of human walking. |  |
Steplife is counting on the global replication of Russian modern prostheses and components for them. By the end of June 2024, products are already being sold in more than 30 regions throughout Russia. Both patients with amputation for a common disease and participants in hostilities use Steplife devices. The selling cost of Steplife products is 30-40% cheaper than Western counterparts, the company notes.
Steplife P5 Knee Module Test Results
On January 31, 2024, Salyut Orto Group presented the results of testing the Steplife P5 knee module. Patients from 23 regions of Russia took part in 65 tests, the average assessment of the module use was 4.4 out of 5 points. The next stage of the company moves to mass production.
The company has finalized the product taking into account the requirements of test drivers. In addition, the project team, together with rehabilitologists, created the book "Steplife Prosthetic Walking School," which will be useful for both specialists and patients and is designed to improve the rehabilitation process using prostheses.
| | Our goal is to return the maximum functionality to people with disabilities and provide them with a comfortable life. We actively work with many development institutions and government agencies, such as the Ministry of Industry and Trade, ASI, Ministry of Labor and Skolkovo. After the completion of testing, we move to the stage of mass production, so our key task for 2024-2025 is to increase production by at least 50 times, said Ivan Khudyakov, CEO of Steplife (Salyut Orto Group of Companies).
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The domestic development of Steplife P5 is intended for people with any level of activity, for emergency loads weighing up to 150 kg, and also meets world standards for modular prosthetics. The technology completely returns the lost function to the person, allowing you to overcome low obstacles, and ensures traffic safety. In addition, Steplife P5 is recommended as a transitional option from basic prosthesis to bionic.
The Steplife P5 solution is made of high-strength materials - titanium and aluminum, which are mined in Russia, which avoids dependence on Western raw materials or technologies. The maximum bending angle of the P5 is 150 degrees, and the maximum weight is 890 grams.
Testing of the development was carried out with the support of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation within the framework of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 23, 2021 No. 978.
| | The development of the components and modules market is an important task, so we are very interested in the Steplife product. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and the Federal State Autonomous Institution IMM are monitoring needs and assessing the capacities of domestic manufacturers. A separate unit is the products of manufacturers of modules with control microprocessors. In January 2024, we can talk about 5-6 developments in our market with a microprocessor. The development of Steplife closes two basic areas at once, in which state support is being carried out - this is import substitution and attracting consumers themselves to test rehabilitation products. The past stages of testing the Steplife P5 module are confirmation of the timeliness of subsidizing this area. said Mikhail Shulpin, deputy director of the Federal State Autonomous Institution "IMM" of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia.
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| | The development of Steplife is a special device, but it is also very important to note the importance of rehabilitologists who train people to use this device. The wrong rehabilitation approach causes people to be rejected, even if the technology is actually good. Therefore, it is especially important for rehabilitologists to take into account the individual characteristics of all patients, such as age, state of physical fitness and level of human development. Only in this case can a positive result be achieved, noted Mikhail Lagutin, Honored Doctor of Russia, Ph.D.
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2023: Presentation of the Steplife B7 microprocessor-controlled knee module
The company Salute Orto"" demonstrated a knee module with micro processor control Steplife B7. Mass production is expected to begin in 2024. Skolkovo Foundation Representatives reported this to the medical that portal Zdrav.Expert on December 15, 2023.
According to them, the Steplife B7 bionic knee module has a built-in accelerometer, electronic support tube and bending angle sensor. The operation of the device can be adjusted independently through a mobile application. Sensors can pick up the speed of movement, body tilt and exercises being done. This system fully covers the need for any motor activity: movement over rough terrain, cycling, quiet jogging.
According to the Moscow Innovation Agency, 49.3 million people in Russia are potential users of assistant products, of which 26% are people with functional mobility disabilities who need prosthetics. At the same time, the domestic market for assisted technologies is only 20% mastered, so such developments are of great importance for our country, Veronika Aksenova, director of acceleration in the field of medical technologies and rehabilitation of the Skolkovo biomedical technology cluster, is convinced.
| | "The Steplife solution is a completely domestic development, which not only improves the quality of life of people, but also makes prosthetics more affordable thanks to lower production costs. The emergence of such solutions is a significant step in the development of domestic bioprotezing and strengthening the attractiveness of the market for assistant technologies for venture investors, "said Veronika Aksenova, director of acceleration in the field of medical technologies and rehabilitation of the Skolkovo biomedical technology cluster. | |
The prefabricated electronic components necessary for the manufacture of knee modules, Salyut Ortho designs and produces independently, which, according to company representatives, allows maintaining the cost of production 30-40% lower than the world one, while maintaining high production quality.
| | "We have been developing this high-tech device since 2020. We have done serious and multi-stage work. And finally, after time, we were able to present a bionic module, "said Ivan Khudyakov, General Director of Salyut Orto. | |
According to him, the Steplife B7 knee module, like the Steplife R5 are completely domestic products, 95% of the components of which consist of Russian components. For December 2023, Salute Orto uses the latest advances in robotics and bionics in its developments, combined with the latest global scientific research.
As of the end of 2023, the company's products are already sold in more than 30 regions, from Kamchatka to Kaliningrad. Both patients with general disease amputation and participants in SVO participated in prosthetics.
| | I can note the comfort of the knee module. It has clear advantages over a hydraulic elbow. We will test it and share feedback with manufacturers, - said Ekaterina Chalysheva, prosthesis tester and rehabilitologist. | |
2022
Launch of the production of prosthetic legs in Bashkiria
For residents Bashkiria with amputation, the group of companies "" Salute Orto has begun the production of domestic leg components artificial limbs. This became known on July 5, 2022.
| | Withdrawal Russian from the market of foreign goods in connection with restrictive measures and, unfortunately, sanctions affected the most unprotected layers - population people with disabilities. Therefore, the issue import substitution of technical means of rehabilitation for our republic, as well as in general for, Russia is more relevant than ever. As of July 2022, more than 80% of prosthetic and orthopedic industries Russia is provided with functional means of rehabilitation from,,. countries Europe USA China The Salyut Orto company offers the Russian market an alternative to knee modules of imported production, "said Azat Arslanov, Deputy Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Belarus. | |
| | The organization of a separate production of Steplife in Ufa pursues the goal of a simplified prosthetics process in the region. We want to customize the devices on the spot for the needs of patients. I also note that as of July 2022, the contract production of individual parts at the industrial enterprise of Ufa is being worked out to reduce the cost of the product, "said Ivan Khudyakov, General Director of the Salyut Orto Group of Companies[1]. | |
Launch of the first production of the Steplife P5 pneumatic knee module in Russia
The first production of domestic pneumatic knee modules for prosthetic legs in Russia with a capacity of 5 thousand products per year was launched in Moscow by the Salyut Orto group of companies (acts as a Skolkovo resident ). This was announced on June 23, 2022 by Zdrav.Expert representatives of the Skolkovo innovation center. The implementation of the project will solve the problem of accelerated import substitution and ensure the need for people with disabilities.
Due to the strengthening of sanctions, the Russian market needs import substitution of Western manufacturers, so providing Russians with high-quality prosthetic legs using Russian technologies is one of the main tasks. The launch of domestic mass production will allow those in need of prosthetics to improve the quality of life, start moving more and do ordinary daily activities.
As of June 2022 in Russia, according to Salyut Orto, about 150 thousand people need such prosthetics. According to Ivan Khudyakov, CEO of the group of companies, Salyut Orto intends to manufacture the first 100 modules by the end of summer. For the production of the required number of components, it is planned to attract regional branches in Ulan-Ude, Ufa and Irkutsk, as well as in Uralsk (Kazakhstan).
The first domestic pneumatic knee modules under the Steplife P5 brand are suitable for people with any level of activity, as well as for emergency loads - the maximum patient weight can reach 150 kg. The modules are made of high-strength materials - aluminum and titanium.
A prototype leg prosthesis using the Steplife P5 knee module with a pneumatic system for controlling the transfer phase was developed in 2020 as a result of development work on the basis of the Skolkovo Innovation Center with the involvement of experienced specialists and doctors from Moscow and Russian regions. In April 2022, tests of the knee module were completed and a certificate of compliance was obtained - the products comply with regulatory documents and requirements of the Russian Federation.
| | "The technologies embedded in the Steplife knee modules for prosthetic legs fully replenish the lost limb, a person can lead an active lifestyle without restrictions and even exercise moderately. In the foreseeable future, the team promises to present a bionic prosthetic leg, "said Kirill Kayem, Senior Vice President for Innovation of the Skolkovo Foundation. | |
The innovation of development is in high reliability due to the special geometry of the nodes, which, without electronics, provides a geometric lock in the support phase, explained in Salyut Ortho. The product has high functionality due to the use of a pneumatic damper adjusted by special throttles, which allows you to adjust the prosthetic leg individually for any user. The module has already received feedback from the first patients - this is a prerequisite for deciding to launch the model into mass production.
| | "When using such a prosthesis, the sensations of mass and the threshold of movement are important. The prosthesis is quite light. Given the fact that this is a knee, it is necessary to take into account the greater dynamics. In this case, when the knee is thrown out by inertia, there is no feeling of any impact or discomfort. I can walk pretty quickly, "Anastasia Chechina, tester of the first Russian pneumatic knee module, shared her impressions. | |
As of June 23, 2022, testing of domestic bionic prostheses with a microprocessor is being completed, which help a person comfortably use an artificial limb. Scientific research is carried out on the basis of the Skolkovo Innovation Center.
Steplife P5 Pneumatic Knee Module Presentation
On May 19, 2022, the Salut Orto Group of Companies informed Zdrav.Expert that it had held a presentation of the Steplife P5 pneumatic knee module model. The company offers the Russian market an alternative to Western developments for the manufacture of lower limb prostheses. Such a technology completely returns the lost function to a person and ensures movement safety, which allows you to feel comfortable being in society.
The Steplife P5 knee module is made of high-strength materials - titanium and aluminum, which are mined in Russia, which avoids dependence on Western raw materials or technologies. This knee module is designed for people with any level of activity, as well as for emergency loads weighing up to 150 kg.
| | The module is light, pleasant to use, not hard. It's a pretty good hydraulic knee. Hope my testing helps others! | |
The Steplife P5 knee module prosthesis model completely imports foreign developments and technologies. Despite the rise in prices and components, the Russian manufacturer manages to keep prices below Western counterparts - the cost of Salyut Orto prostheses is 30-40% less than from Germany and Iceland, and 10% more profitable than Chinese technologies. At the same time, the quality of the domestic prosthesis is not inferior to foreign ones. In April, the Salyut Orto group of companies received a certificate of compliance, which confirms compliance with all regulatory documents and requirements in the Russian Federation.
In addition to the advantages of the international market, Russian companies create additional technological jobs for engineers and other specialists. Employees will be able to offer their own ideas and find opportunities for implementing new solutions.
As a result of the presentation, the Salyut Ortho Group of Companies and the Moscow House of Cheshire of the Society of Disabled People of the War in Afghanistan signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of rehabilitation and testing of products for people with disabilities. In the future, this partnership will bring prosthetics in Russia to a high level.
The development of a prosthetic leg with a knee module has been carried out on the basis of the Skolkovo innovation center since 2019. A year later, a prototype of the Steplife P5 knee module was created, and in May 2022, 10 samples were made. There are another 100 prostheses in the manufacturing process. The immediate plans of the Salyut Orto group of companies to improve the lives of at least 5,000 disabled people around the world: to improve their physical condition and return the maximum comfort of movement.
| | High results can only be achieved together. It is important to make presentations in a rehabilitation environment, because in addition to informing about the product, we are looking for joint solutions together at all levels of the country's life, considers Ivan Khudyakov.
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2021: Start of production of a bionic prosthesis with a knee module
The production of a Russian hobionic prosthesis with a knee module has started. The Skolkovo Foundation announced this on April 14, 2021.
The development of the Salyut Orto company, a Skolkovo resident, will return the natural gait to people with disabilities, allow them to climb the steps and even ride a bicycle.
The Steplife knee module is mounted in the prosthesis and is used in leg amputation above the knee. At the same time, a person does not just have the opportunity to walk without assistance or crutches. A microprocessor is responsible for the smooth operation of the mechanism, which operates at a speed of 32 million operations per second and processes signals from sensors installed in the prosthesis a thousand times per second. A special mobile application helps to control settings.
According to the developers, the intelligent control system provides security in all walking modes. The high speed of the microprocessor (more than 32 MHz) helps the bionic prosthesis quickly adapt to the speed of movement in any area, as well as prevent stumbling.
The company also claims the possibility of natural walking for prosthesis users. A modern hydraulic cylinder and sensors that determine weight, acceleration and angle of inclination make it possible to ensure smoothness and naturalness of gait, the manufacturer notes.
Another feature of the product is integration with a computer and smartphone, which, according to the developers, makes it possible to independently change settings and switch operating modes , as well as get step statistics and the current level of wear and tear for operational maintenance of the knee module.
{{quote 'author = said Natalia Polushkina, Vice President, Executive Skolkovo Foundation Biomedical Technology Cluster Director.|Since 2019, when Salyut Orto became a resident of Skolkovo, the project team managed to go from an idea to a finished prototype. The necessary research specialists help to conduct their own centers of prosthetics and Ulan-Ude rehabilitation Irkutsk in,, and To Moscow. We hope that Steplife knee modules will be available for most of those who need these prostheses, and the company itself will succeed not only in Russian, but also in international markets, }}
For the patient, the prosthesis will be free - the costs of installing it will be borne by the state within the framework of the Federal Law "On Social Protection of Disabled People in the Russian Federation" and the system for providing disabled people with technical means of rehabilitation. Since domestic development is 30-40% cheaper than Western analogues, more people will be able to get a prosthesis within the framework of budget financing allocated for these purposes.
| | The main goal of the Steplife project is to provide people with disabilities with comfortable and functional prosthetic legs that will allow them to work productively and lead an active lifestyle. Steplife is not inferior in characteristics to Western models, while it is much cheaper, which means that significantly more Russians will be able to return to their usual way of life, noted Ivan Khudyakov, General Director of the Salyut Orto Group of Companies.
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Already in September 2021, Steplife bionic knee modules will be installed in the first patients. In the future, Salyut Orto intends to produce and install at least a hundred prostheses a year in Russia. And for 2022-2023, it is planned to enter foreign markets.[2]
The release of several models of knee modules is planned:
- Steplife P5 (Simple and reliable knee module with pneumatic transfer phase control system);
- Steplife B5 (a bionic knee module with a microprocessor control system that allows patients to move on the prosthesis at an average, fast and variable pace, overcoming most obstacles);
- Steplife B7 (bionic knee module for increased loads and sports, its presentation is scheduled for the second half of 2022).
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