Able Innovations has introduced its flagship ALTA Platform to streamline the patient transfer process.
This technology is currently being assessed in five hospitals across Canada with the aim of supporting care workers and patients.
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The ALTA Platform is designed and manufactured within Canada with the support of NRC-IRAP, FedDev Ontario and the Province of Ontario.
It leverages physical AI to automate the process of transferring patients, thereby minimising physical strain on porters, nurses and personal support workers.
Able Innovations CEO Jayiesh Singh said: “We are seeing a rise in demand for solutions that help our front-line staff, and we hope to grow our manufacturing footprint in Canada to address the growing need.”
The ALTA Platform’s deployment at Bruyère Health in Ottawa and St Joseph’s Health Care London received support from various organisations, which encompass AGE-WELL, OBIO and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation.
Bruyère Health porter Nicholas Lamothe said: “I’m finding the patient transfer process with ALTA to be a lot easier and less physically demanding compared to manual transfers such as ceiling lifts.
“As a single-operator device, it shows promise in increasing hospital workflow efficiency by reducing the need for multiple staff during transfers. Oftentimes, trying to find additional staff to assist can be difficult.”
According to Able Innovations, the CAN Health Network has facilitated a “triple-edge project” for the evaluation of the technology, involving collaborations with Vancouver Coastal Health, University Health Network and Nova Scotia Health.
The platform not only improves workflows but also contributes to the sustainability of the healthcare system.
Looking ahead, Able Innovations aims to expand the reach of its automated patient transfer technology to North America.
