Proper seating posture is vital to
digestion, breathing and communication, but the ability to sit
comfortably is a daily struggle for over 1 million wheelchair users in
the UK. Finding the right postural support for young wheelchair users is
especially challenging as their bodies and needs change so quickly.
Improper seating can exacerbate spinal deformities and leads to pressure
sores that can devastate lives and costs the NHS over £3 billion a
year.
Aergo was created to be the world’s most adaptable postural support
system. It uses a network of patent-pending air cells to actively
support individuals of all shapes and sizes. With automatic and user
controlled modes, Aergo offers customisable support for a range of
physical conditions and is the first device of its kind to grow with the
user through its expandable frame. Instead of being fixed in a static
position, users can initiate air cycling between pockets to relief
pressure and prevent the development of pressure ulcers.
Aergo’s vision is to empower people with
disabilities by providing inclusive assistive technologies to enable
better physical and social participation. They believe that people with
disabilities deserve the same access to opportunities as everyone else.
Aergo’s
product roadmap includes a software platform that can monitor and
adjust posture dynamically throughout the day. Artificial Intelligence
algorithms will allow Aergo to promote comfort and protect skin
integrity in every individual by adapting to positional changes
automatically and effortlessly.
