Biomedical Technology

Hopebotics Limited

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58 Potential

Decision Maker

Mr. Yukhong lam
lamyukhong@hopebotics.org
+852 9555 1696
Room 612, 6/F, Building 17W, No.17 Science Park West Avenue Hong Kong Science Park,Pak Shek Kok,N.T.
Raw Description
Hopebotics Ltd. invents smart soft robotic technologies from the aspects of structural designs with soft materials, electronic circuits, fine movement control algorithm, user interface development and big data for healthcare. The research impact of our exoskeleton robotic technologies reaches the top level in the field of rehabilitation robots. Clinical data from stroke survivors have shown signification clinical improvement after trained 20 sessions with our system. Soft Robotics provide comfort and assistive support just like another layer of artificial muscle with power assistive to provide support and power in rehabilitation and daily life. Our inventions make the soft robot smaller, comfort and more powerful from our designs; use intention-driven (Brainwave and muscle activities) system to facilitate motor relearning in the brain, develop control algorithm for fine control in finger movement, and make the device small and portable. System also can monitor their muscle recovery process from our robotic system. We have training and continue assessment in our system. | Description | Hopebotics, provide wearable and personalized robotics || Technology | Our company has developed the latest soft wearable robotic devices for stroke rehabilitation. We have also developed the patient-active control scheme for real-time intention-driven control of our soft robot hand (SOFTHand). The unique features of our soft robotic devices, including having enough clinical trials and data for supporting the efficiency of the device, the brain motor relearning technique applied to the device, soft actuator for more fine finger movements, and the program for assessment of muscle conditions and data collection, analyzation for knowing the ability and the rehabilitation progress of the users. Recovery effects are also scientifically proven by the assistance with ADL in stroke patients using our devices. It reduces the cost of effective health care planning and resources allocation from the government, lowers the social economic burden of stroke, and motivates patients’ willingness in actively participating in stroke rehabilitation training.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

Hopebotics Limited is a specialized MedTech firm focused on soft robotic exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation. Their core intellectual property lies in soft actuator design, intention-driven control (EEG/EMG), and clinical data integration. They aim to provide "artificial muscle" support that is lightweight, portable, and fine-tuned for motor relearning.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 58 (Adjacent Tech / Custom R&D)

Why this Score? While Hopebotics focuses on "soft" materials, their high-performance requirements for intention-driven sensing (brainwaves/muscle activity) and actuator durability create a niche for diamond integration. Diamond’s role here isn't structural but functional: as a high-sensitivity biosensor (Quantum SCD), a biocompatible electrode (BDD), or a thermal regulator for high-density control electronics.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Quantum Neural Sensing SCD (NV-Center) Sensors Diamond Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers enable high-resolution magnetic field sensing of neural activity. This could upgrade their "Brainwave" control from standard EEG to non-contact, high-fidelity neuro-mapping.
Wearable Bio-Sensors BDD Electrodes Boron Doped Diamond is chemically inert and biocompatible. BDD sensors can monitor sweat biomarkers (lactate, glucose, electrolytes) in real-time during rehab sessions without electrode degradation.
Advanced Sterilization BDD Electrochemical Cell Soft robotic fabrics and actuators harbor bacteria from sweat. Integrated mini-BDD cells can generate ozone or reactive oxygen species in-situ for chemical-free, rapid sterilization of the wearable device.
Micro-Control Thermal Mgmt PCD Heat Spreaders To keep the device "small and portable," control electronics are densely packed. Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) substrates (Thermal conductivity >1800 W/mK) prevent thermal throttling in high-frequency signal processing chips.
Low-Friction Micro-Valves Custom Diamond Coating For pneumatic/hydraulic soft actuators, 6C can coat micro-valve components to provide ultra-low friction (Coefficient of Friction <0.1) and zero-wear longevity over millions of rehabilitation cycles.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "As Hopebotics pushes for finer finger movement control and intention-driven logic, how are you addressing the signal-to-noise ratio in EMG/EEG sensors, and have you explored Diamond NV-centers for high-sensitivity magnetic neural feedback?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can provide Hopebotics with medical-grade, biocompatible diamond electrodes and quantum-grade sensors to transform your soft robots into high-fidelity diagnostic tools that monitor both physical movement and biochemical recovery markers simultaneously."