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1. April Issue 04 2022 Empowering Advancements How is Technology Augmen?ng the Healthcare Niche? Enhancing Reliability 5 Innova?ve Assis?ve Technologies Making Our World More Accessible 10 10 Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 Brian Beardsley Interim CEO eSight Eyewear Most Innovative eSight Eyewear Transforming the Lives of People Living with Central Vision Loss

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4. Editor’s Note An Assistive Touch Blossoming the Globe! C arefully examine your hand, the four fingers, and one thumb. Have you ever given a thought as to how much you use your thumb on a regular basis? Well, you just used it to hold this magazine or scroll through one if you're on the digital version. So, from grasping, scrolling, flipping, climbing, eating, and even creating new tools, thumbs have helped humans open a new world of adeptness. They have not only assisted humans in carrying out daily tasks but changed the world through technological miracles at the tip of your thumb. It is interesting to me that the most advanced technology that has ever existed on this planet is that of the neuro-muscular anatomy—human hand, which in itself is a ‘technology by design’. Dramatically, this technology by design has helped develop greater and more efficient technologies to assist humans in living healthy, independent, productive, and dignified lives. Bringing to the spotlight, the people with disabilities and mental health conditions, as well as older people or even normal humans with partial impairment, need such

5. technical assistance to participate in education, the labor market, and live a civic life. section of society, we at Insights Care launched our latest edition, 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022. Like the thumb, these assistive technologies have played a crucial role in specially-abled people's lives for performing tasks that would have otherwise been impossible or difficult to perform. They are not only in the form of equipment, but the recent development in digitalization has made it common for mainstream software and hardware to include designs and features that will help assist them in every aspect of life. In order to read the insightful stories, we urge you to meticulously go through the profiles. While flipping through the pages, glance at the articles written by our in-house editorial team and gain perspective about the current assistive technological trends. Delve in to enjoy an inspiring read! Over the years, many organizations have tirelessly ensured that the benefits of technology are accessible to users of all kinds. They have not only assisted medical users in their everyday tasks but have taken a leap further in helping them through their medical conditions. By making technology accessible and assistive, technopreneurs have brought them to the mainstream and further the act of inclusiveness in society. - Shrutika Khedekar In order to highlight organizations that are making technology not only accessible but assistive to the larger

6. C O N T E N T S Cover Story eSight Eyewear Transforming the Lives of People Living with Central Vision Loss 08 Articles 32 20 Enhancing Reliability Empowering Advancements 5 Innova?ve Assis?ve Technologies Making Our World More Accessible How is technology augmen?ng the Healthcare Niche?

7. Braille Institute 16 Empowering your Future by Empowering your Vision Esper Bionics Prominent Name in Prosthesis Innova?ons 24 Exosystems Empowering Independent Recovery 28 ReWalk Robotics Augmen?ng an Era of Perpetual Convenience 40 Mental Health Benefits of Hiring a Live-in Caregiver 36 CXO

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9. 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 Company Featuring Brief Blatchford is a multi-award winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Paul Roberts CEO Blatchford blatchford.co.uk Kerry Moore National Account Manager Blue Sky Design Landscaping Company specializes in creating outdoor environments that set the mood and tone for any lifestyle. Blue Sky Designs blueskydesigns.us Braille Institute of America provides 100% FREE services for people of all ages who are experiencing vision loss. Through its individual and small groups programs, students and patrons learn new ways to do the things they love. Braille Institute brailleinstitute.org Peter Mindnich President eSight moves seamlessly with wearers through daily life offering the best visual acuity whether sitting reading, commuting to work, or exploring a new place. esight Eyewear esighteyewear.com Brian Beardsley Interim CEO Esper Bionics is a company that creates human improvement technology, such as a self-learning robotic prosthesis for patients with upper-limb abnormalities. Esper Bionics esperbionics.com Dima Gazda CEO and Founder Ecosystems works on an AI technology that makes physical constraints like time and space cancel out. It specifically focuses on providing care solutions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Exosystems exosystems.io Hooman Lee CEO and Founder Penta collects used prostheses to bring high quality, low cost prosthetic care to amputees all over the world. Penta Prosthetics pentaprosthetics.org Henry Iseman CEO Inspired by our human fingertips which provide unmatched dexterity, Raslabs has set out to reduce this gap by adding tactile sensing similar to the sensing in our fingertips to enable robotic manipulation of more delicate items. Ras labs raslabs.com Peter N Vicars CEO Kathleen O’Donnell VP Marketing and New Business Development ReWalk is a commercial bionic walking assistance system that uses powered leg attachments to enable paraplegics to stand upright, walk and climb stairs. ReWalk Robotics rewalk.com Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture, and distribution of manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and both standard and made-to-order seating and positioning systems. Thomas Babacan CEO Sunrise Medical sunrisemedical.com

10. Brian Beardsley Interim CEO eSight Eyewear

11. eSight Eyewear Transforming the Lives of People Living with Central Vision Loss The device can be used momentarily when navigating for reading a street sign or price tag or continuously for computer work, reading books, or enjoying a live event.

12. 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 F impairment brings about challenges most of us never consider. or many people, the most cherished sensory organs are their eyes. Much of the information in our surroundings is explicitly visual. Living with visual Aligning technology with unmet medical needs facilitates the acceleration of healthcare solutions to bring benefit to patients faster, safer, and with greater efficacy. For individuals living with central vision loss, recognizing faces, being able to read or see a screen is often not possible. Many unintended injuries, a feeling of loneliness and depression are associated with vision loss. Performing activities of daily living, requires the adoption of tools specifically designed for life without clarity of central vision. eSight Eyewear has spent almost two decades investing and researching solutions for individuals living with central vision loss to enhance existing visual function and re- establishing functional vision for users. Today, eSight provides a wearable device that provides an unprecedented improvement in several visual performance measures. The organization has helped remove the traditional barriers and facilitates advancement for its wearers in all levels of education, professional goals, and to participate in society more independently. to AMD and other pathologies who desire independence, mobility, and the opportunity to pursue interests at work, school, or leisure. eSight believes that central vision loss should not prevent individuals from seeing new possibilities. They want to bring independence, improved quality of life, and enhanced vision to all those that have been impacted by central vision loss. However, the mission does not end purely with vision. Inspired by this vision of eSight Eyewear, we at Insights Care got an opportunity to speak with Brian Beardsley, Interim CEO. Below is what he talks about the company. A Blend of Emotion and Passion By enhancing patients' functional vision, improving their quality of life, and ability to perform tasks of daily living, eSight hopes to positively impact the physical and mental health of users and perhaps reduce associated indirect costs of vision loss. eSight eyewear was founded by a concerned brother of two sisters afflicted by Stargardt disease. It originally focused on finding solutions to Stargardt disease, the juvenile form of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) but its technology can be used for a variety of retina diseases impacting central visual acuity. Comprehensive Leadership Brian Beardsley delivers a broad base of experience to his leadership role at eSight. After completing his US Air Force service, Brian leveraged his skills and experience to drive efficiencies, performance improvement, innovation, and capital project management for leading healthcare organizations in various roles of increasing responsibilities. Brian's contributions encapsulated both national and global accountabilities. Until a cure is found, eSight creates medical technology to assist users, helping them experience functional vision with a visual acuity up to 20/20, allowing them to read, see faces, enjoy live events, or pursue hobbies once more. eSight 4 is the most advanced assistive device that facilitates the best visual acuity, unmatched mobility, all- day comfort, and ease of use to allow the user to do more. eSight is passionate about enhancing the vision of individuals with central vision loss. The product is aimed at people living with central vision loss of 20/80 or more due Brian's desire to continue to grow his leadership skills brought him to Teleflex Incorporated, where he increased

13. his scope of responsibilities directing large teams within the production area. Brian continued to broaden his expertise by adding marketing to his resume as the Product Manager for Surgical Products at Teleflex. With Brian's strong analytical abilities, project management skills, supply chain experience, marketing insights, and Many of its users can live independently, read, recognize faces, pursue hobbies, and maintain a functional vision for activities of daily living, including employment.

14. proven leadership demonstrated, he transitioned to Gentex as Director of Business Development in 2016. Brian discovered eSight through his efforts to identify healthcare technologies that fit the Gentex business development strategy. The alignment of both eSight and Gentex was quickly apparent. Brian was intimately involved in negotiating the two enterprise's collaboration, announced in January 2022 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. As of March 2022, Brian has assumed the Chief Executive Officer role at eSight. The eSight strategy continues to shift towards a robust healthcare professional recommendation model. Brian's experience and demonstrated skills are a natural fit to lead eSight into its next chapter of corporate growth and evolution. Exponential Services Unlike many assistive device technologies that allow people to perform sedentary tasks, eSight prioritizes the integration of mobility and ease of use as the design objective. eSight houses a high-speed, high-definition

15. That is how it starts. If you have the desire, the passion, and the motivation to find solutions to unmet needs, do not let challenges stand in the way of your innovation. Take one step at a time and engage with others that align with your cause.” The trial period is one week, but the impact on the vision is almost immediate. A Pathway to the Future When talking about the roadmap ahead, Brian believes that it is crucial to take into consideration the advancement in technology. It creates endless possibilities to solve healthcare challenges. Aligning technology with unmet medical needs facilitates the acceleration of healthcare solutions to bring benefit to patients faster, safer, and with greater efficacy. Hence, it is symbiotic. He further states that eSight is focused on raising awareness of its technology among the ophthalmology community that treats AMD patients. By creating partnerships between clinicians and eSight Telehealth, it plans to improve the quality of life of AMD patients by enhancing functional vision with wearable technology while the clinicians treat the underlying disease that is causing the decline in vision. camera that captures everything the wearer is looking at. Advanced, clinically validated algorithms optimize and enhance the footage, which is then presented on two near- to-eye screens in real-time with stunning clarity. The built-in trackpad allows the user to refine the image further through a full suite of zoom, contrast, and focus controls. As a completely mobile device, its eyewear does not obstruct the natural peripheral vision of the wearer. The organization is focused on patients with visual acuity of 20/80 to 20/400. Many of its users in this group can live independently, read, recognize faces, pursue hobbies, and maintain a functional vision for activities of daily living, including employment. As such, eSight4 does not negatively impact mobility or orientation. The device can be used momentarily when navigating for reading a street sign or price tag, or continuously for computer work, reading books, or enjoying a live event. A Word of Endorsement Here are some of the testimonials of the user of eSight eyewear. eSight delivers the technology through partnerships with healthcare professionals. When partner HCPs identify patients that may benefit from eSight, they can refer the patient to the eSight Telehealth program. “It’s given me the chance to see the world all over again. I didn't realize how much I lost.” - Jaclyn (wearer since 2021) eSight will then ship a device to the potential user, set up a coaching session to help the user get familiar with the device, and suggest tasks that fit their activities of daily living, allowing the potential user to evaluate the device to ensure the device delivers a benefit. The trial period is usually one week, but the vision's impact is almost immediate. “eSight has given me a sense of independence that I don’t need to rely on anyone when I have the device with me” - Tony (wearer since 2018) “To be able to be in the winner's circle and have hundreds and hundreds of people applauding you, but seeing them and not just hearing them, that just made the experience far greater than what anybody could imagine.” - Sandra-Lynn (Special Olympics equestrian) A Word of Advice When advising the budding entrepreneurs, Brian states that “eSight was founded by one passionately motivated person driven to find a resolution to his sisters’ visual impairment.

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18. 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 Braille Institute Empowering your Future by Empowering your Vision P independence. rogressive low vision, blindness, and low sightedness are diagnoses that petrify many as people do not fear the loss of vision but rather their Our goal is to help harness the power of modern technology to make the lives of those living with vision loss easier and more convenient. But it doesn't have to be that way. Braille Institute has worked to empower people who live with vision loss and help them become independent while maximizing their remaining vision. It offers a well-equipped center with smartphones, computers, and voice-activated devices to allow individuals to practice and receive hands-on training. Under the astounding leadership of its President, Peter Mindnich, the organization has expanded its ability to serve individuals well beyond the four walls of its various centers and reach those in need across the U.S. and the world. our programs and services are free of charge, are offered year-round, and serve people of all ages (children, youth, adults) at all stages of vision loss. We strive to serve the whole person by meeting a range of physical, social, intellectual, and emotional needs. In an interview with Insights Care, Peter elaborates upon the journey that signifies the presence of Braille Institute in the healthcare sector. Peter, please brief our audience about Braille Institute, its USPs, and how it is positioned as a reliable name in the healthcare sector? Please shed some light on your offerings and how they impact the healthcare industry and your clients. Braille Institute offers a full array of direct services: low vision consultations, technology training, daily living skill classes, arts and healthy living classes, orientation and Braille Institute provides educational and rehabilitative services for those who are blind or visually impaired. All of April 2022 16|www.insightscare.com

19. The Generous Leader Peter Mindnich joined Braille Institute in October 2011 and has been President since March 2014. During his tenure, the company has expanded its ability to serve more individuals by delivering its programs and services remotely using the Microsoft Teams platform, with individuals receiving needed services and support online. This has enabled Braille Institute to expand its ability to serve individuals well beyond the four walls of our various centers and reach those in need across the U.S. and the world. Peter Mindnich President Braille Institute mobility training, and library services. Clients are provided with an individualized range of services designed to meet their specific visual challenges and personal goals. Instruction is offered in one-on-one and group settings. projections based on the most recent census data and from studies funded by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. What are the core values upon which your organization is built? What is the vision and mission of the Braille Institute? Formats range from standalone workshops to multi-week classes, depending on subject, purpose, and audience. We do not set limits on age or length of service; students can return as often as needed to achieve their goals. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. Our goal is to provide the training and skills necessary for individuals to lead productive, fulfilling, and independent lives. Our core values focus on our passion to serve, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence and integrity. All our programs and services are free of charge. We never turn anyone away due to a financial inability to pay. Many of our students receive multiple services. The majority of those we serve have some degree of vision (not completely blind). We realize that age-related vision loss is significant, and with the youngest of the baby boomers hitting 65 by 2029, the number of people with visual impairment or blindness in the United States is expected to double to more than eight million by 2050, according to April 2022 17|www.insightscare.com

20. What would be your advice to budding entrepreneurs who aspire to venture into the healthcare space? Observe and listen to clients and patients; they often can share frustration and needs they have that are not being met. It is incredibly rewarding to be able to make a difference in someone's life every day. Technology can be someone's eyes or ears. Accessibility is such a growing field and there is more than can be done. How do you envision scaling your organization's operations and offerings in 2022 and beyond? We will continue to expand our remote programs and services to help more people who are blind or visually impaired. Presently, all our services are delivered by a live consultant or instructor. To be able to fully offer our services nationally or globally, we may look to provide asynchronous content that can be accessed through our website or a dedicated learning portal. Please give us a few testimonials of your clients/customers and a list of awards/recognitions that accurately highlight your organization's position in the market. SCOTT is in his mid-60s and living with total blindness. He needed help in his home to learn kitchen safety and how to prepare meals for himself. He thought he could only use a microwave to fix a meal. He recently lost his wife, who was his primary caregiver and the one who prepared all his meals. Being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how modern technologies have impacted the healthcare sector. How has Braille Institute incorporated such technologies into its daily operations? Technology has been a real game-changer for the population of blind and visually impaired individuals we serve. There is assistive technology and accessible apps that have helped those with vision loss manage day-to-day activities. Braille Institute provided hands-on training on how to prepare his favorite foods and showed him different methods for marking/labeling items (e.g., braille or large print labels, rubber bands, Velcro). Because good eating habits are vital to staying healthy and maintaining independence, meal preparation and safe kitchen use continue to be core training areas among our students. Voice-enabled technology, smart home devices, and a full range of apps that can read food or medicine labels or recognize faces are now part of everyday living. Braille Institute offers technology training with instructors in group and one-on-one settings. We equipped our centers with smartphones, computers, and voice-activated devices to allow individuals to practice and receive hands-on training. Our goal is to help harness the power of modern technology to make the lives of those living with vision loss easier and more convenient. April 2022 18|www.insightscare.com

22. Enhancing Reliability Innovative ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Making Our World More Accessible T emotional or cognitive difficulties. This technology, known as assistive technology, has morphed user experience in tandem with current global landscapes. While inaccessibility is at the foreground, lack of safety is in the background. o eliminate the societal and spatial barriers, disruptions in technology have revolutionized assistive technologies for everyone facing physical, So, why the wait to empower them? Let us read the article to know more: ENHANCING RELIABILITY Ø Accessibility powered with reliable technological services fills the user with trust and lets them explore more. From aiding patients to consume right medicines at the right time to elderly care homes, innovative assistive technologies are enhancing their movement and reach and, these are leading users to achieve self-mobility. To create a world of trust and liberation let us get familiar with few popular innovative assistive technologies. Humans— the social being are proactive to help a person who is differently abled. And, this can be noticed in various Medi-care institutions and hospitals. For example, imagine a visit to the nearest hospital for a routine check-up where there either the infrastructure lacks ease of mobility or even if they are in place, it does not assure safety– like it might not have railings, or the surface maybe too slippery to go on wheelchair etc. and hence it would be mandatory to take assistance from family or strangers to complete it. ROBOTIC INTERVENTION Ø Robots are helping achieve the objective of accessible hospitals. Apart from their traditional roles of delivering necessities and catering patient needs, the Multi tower robots by PTR technologies have enabled disinfecting individuals, modular lifting of individuals, or even educating the patients in healthcare making healthcare accessible to all. They can be used children with autism where robot enhance their social skills by helping them form social connections and engage in conversations. Assistance, though availed from family members or from strangers, escalates negative feelings among the differently abled. And this is where innovations and assistance have come to their aid. Rather than helping them in a way that makes them feel like a burden, one can educate them about innovative assistive technologies which would give them their desired independence. April 2022 20|www.insightscare.com

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24. The best point is it uses recyclable technology and the material used is non allergenic, which is a perfect aid for the differently abled. AI MAKING THE DIFFERENCE: Ø As accidents are increasing globally, so is the need for prosthetics. While prosthetics are in use since ancient times, prosthetics merged with the emerging technology of Artificial intelligence and is doing wonders for the people in need. AI is enabling regenerative peripheral nerve interface to produce finer movements that last lifetime. Most of the times patients forget to take our daily dose of medicines and would not be a promising idea for the differently to depend on other for this. Hence, various apps, for example Pillie box or Medisafe, are acting as pill reminders for most of the population. They also have features that enable users to differentiate between various pill by use of assorted colors for them. WINDOWS EYE CONTROL Ø Recent studies have also highlighted importance of online games in improving behavioral outcomes. While different solutions have been developed to help the differently abled play various physical sports, technology has opened avenue to engage with online gaming platforms too. Microsoft's technology of Windows Eye control helps people play an online game without the aid of gaming console, so the users use their eye movements to play the game. For travelling around, cars and mobility bikes have gained popularity among the differently abled. Cars have now installed various features like touch on ignition, ease of seating mobility, hand controls for brakes and acceleration, voice assistance for directions and a lot more that has enabled them to even experience safe driving. Subways of a city are either unknown or could turn out to be a maze to explore it individually without maps. Considering these intricacies, companies have produced various apps that help people to travel via subways, give them directions, create a map of the subway with noted exits, help them buy a ticket etc. DISABILITY FRIENDLY LATRINE Ø UNICEF and WHO are constantly striving to improve accessibility for the differently abled. Publicly most of the times, public toilets are not differently abled friendly that leaves the space inaccessible to the user. The technology used transforms normal latrines to disability friendly latrines by adjusting seat levels or seat designs that makes the state infrastructure disabled friendly. Tourism industry is propelling ahead with huge investments and social media publicity and now most countries are taking steps to become disabled friendly for every traveler. They have incorporated technologies like enabled pedestrian accessible signals, accessible museums, kiosks at every point for disseminating information giving leverage to the concept of smarter and accessible cities. ROUTINE ASSISTANCE Ø While the mentioned innovations are just the tip of the iceberg in assistive technology, these innovations have surely transformed the traditional assistive technologies too. Equipment's like wheelchairs, ear aid, walking aid etc. have gone significant upgradations. Wrapping Up Global leaders taking pledge to achieve sustainable development goals of innovation and infrastructure and reducing inequalities by 2030 are complementing the advancements in assistive technologies. Innovation will always be the driving force to reinforce ease of mobility and inclusiveness. Hopefully, these technologies will not let anyone worry about that hospital visit and bring inclusivity in healthcare with diversified options for the differently abled, making them not just feel independent but empowering them holistically. Talking about wheelchairs, they are now operated electronically, giving them more freedom to travel anytime, anywhere. It also helps them explore smaller packed spaces. Moving further, advanced hearing aid now has features like automatic sound adjustments, methods that help describe the sound environment to the listener etc. Constantly adjusting those spectacles can be annoying, which might be even more for the differently abled persons. For people who have not developed facial features fully but are required to wear spectacles, production companies like Dilli Dalli have come up with innovative spectacles that help them adjust the single frame according to their needs. April 2022 22|www.insightscare.com

26. Dima Gazda CEO, and Founder Esper Bionics

27. 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 ESPER BIONICS Prominent Name in Prosthesis Innovations W people to enjoy healthier, higher-quality lives. What do you think the human race's future holds? Science fiction frequently depicts a highly evolved and technologically advanced humanity. e live in exciting times, and we may look forward to a future in which human-robotic interfaces become more accessible, allowing In the summer of 2021, one of our first products — the bionic prosthesis Esper Hand — got registered with FDA. That same year, Esper Bionics became a winner at the 13th Healthcare Innovation World Cup and was named a top world techpreneur. Earlier, we secured support from EIT Health, a network of best-in-class health innovators backed by the EU, the Alchemist Accelerator, a US venture-backed accelerator ranked the top accelerator in 2016 by CB Insights SMRK, a venture fund behind Allset and Ajax. Humans of the future are expected to be able to recover quickly from catastrophic injuries thanks to human-robotic interfaces, prosthetic body components, and innovative medicine. Esper Bionics is the company that creates human improvement technology, such as a self-learning robotic prosthesis for patients with upper-limb abnormalities. That can help us move forward in the future. Please shed some light on your offerings and how they impact the healthcare industry and your clients. Our first products are Esper Hand, a bionic hand prosthesis, Esper Control, a wearable brain-computer interface (BCI), and Esper Platform, a cloud-based software solution. At this stage of development, they are aimed to improve the lives of people with upper limb differences drastically. In an interview with Insights Care, Dima Gazda, the CEO and Founder of Esper Bionics, and his team share their company's journey, their role in the development of robotic prosthesis, and the future aspects of the medical sector. Unlike most hand prostheses that are static or slightly adjustable, Esper Hand has five movable fingers, moves naturally, and changes grips automatically. It uses data about the user's brain impulses and muscle activity to perform everyday tasks — like opening a bottle, picking up individual grapes, scrolling on the phone, driving a car, or using construction tools — with almost human-like dexterity. Please brief our audience about Esper Bionics, its USPs, and how it is positioned as a reliable name in the healthcare sector? Esper Bionics is a pioneer engineering company that builds human enhancement devices, including a self-learning robotic prosthesis for people with upper limb differences. Our technological start-up was founded in 2019 by Dima Gazda, a medical doctor, electronic engineer, and serial entrepreneur, with a mission to create technologies that can eliminate diseases, give humans extra abilities, and ultimately fulfil and prolong the lives of billions of people around the globe. Our big idea is to make the prosthetics industry the birthplace of next-gen tech to help billions of people live longer and more fulfilling lives. Headquartered in New York, the US, we have offices in Germany and Ukraine. We are an experienced team of twenty with a rare combination of skills and expertise in a variety of areas. These include engineering, medicine, manufacturing, electronics, software, data science, and tech entrepreneurship, among others. April 2022 25|www.insightscare.com

28. sensors, etc. — and create the necessary infrastructure for the introduction of electronic implants. We believe that electronic implants will bring the biggest positive change to the world. It is worth saying that Esper's solution detects brain impulses and muscle activity of the user up to ten times better than other hands on the market. Esper Hand's performance improves gradually. Through its application for smartphones and desktops, the hand is connected to Esper Platform. The latter is a cloud-based solution aimed to enhance and individualize hand controllability over time. The platform gathers data about all the movements the hand performs to recognize situations and suggest the right grip faster next time. What are the core values upon which Esper Bionics is built? What is the vision and mission of your organization? Our ultimate goal at Esper Bionics is to unleash the hidden abilities of humans, eliminate diseases, and prolong lives with the help of electronic implants. As today's technology stack is still insufficient to use electronic implants effectively, we aim to upgrade the prosthetics industry first since it has the potential to create the necessary tech stack. The more wearers use the hand, the better it gets. Weighing 380 g, Esper Hand is among the lightest on the market yet. It is lighter than a human hand. Half metal, half plastic, it comes in four sizes and five colors and has almost three hundred proprietary components. The hand's parts, e.g., fingers — are modular and can be easily replaced within minutes. This brings us to our current goal, which is to drastically improve the lives of ten million people with an arm amputation worldwide with the help of Esper Hand. Please brief us about Dima Gazda's journey in the industry and how he has contributed to Esper Bionics's success. Some of our users see Esper Hand as a combination of a useful gadget and a fashion accessory thanks to its beautiful design. The hand's design is inspired by the beauty of the human body and the lightness and durability of aviation technology. We are revolutionizing not only the lives of particular users but healthcare itself. Esper Bionics' CEO and Founder, Dima Gazda, is a medical doctor, an embedded engineer, and a serial entrepreneur. He began his journey in the multi-billion-dollar healthcare industry as a medical student in 2003. Since then, he also got electronic engineering education and built four successful companies. We are currently focusing our efforts on upgrading the prosthetics industry, which is very low-tech. These hand prostheses should be connected to one or two software platforms, be able to collect data about user behavior and improve over time. Under his leadership, Esper Bionics has transformed from a five-person technological startup in 2019 into a twenty- person pioneer engineering company backed by the US and EU venture funds in 2022. We see that in the future, these technologies will expand to other fields and assistive devices — exoskeletons and April 2022 26|www.insightscare.com

29. What would be your advice to budding entrepreneurs who aspire to venture into the healthcare space? My advice would be to come to the market as soon as possible. Do not wait. Usually, it is possible to make the first step like talking cooperation with clinics or individual physicians before getting a certification. Also, try to start without attracting third-party investment. My second advice would be to partner as soon as possible with teams who have done it before or who are seniors in what they do. My third advice would be to be ready to iterate fast if you see that the market does not like what you do or does not need what you do. My fourth advice would be, "Don't be afraid." Just do it. Preparation and hesitation usually take more time than action. When your business becomes sustainable or closer to being sustainable, you will have more time to think and plan. But to start, do it fast. Testimonials Nika Awards "Unlike my previous prosthesis, Esper Hand is fully functional. It makes me feel independent and confident. With it, I can do whatever I want with no assistance whatsoever." April 2019 Esper Bionics becomes the winner at the international engineering startup competition, the Vernadsky Challenge Vlada October 2020 Anna Belevantseva, COO, and co-founder at Esper Bionics, became a winner of the Female Leadership Program, backed by CRDF Global. "The biggest advantage for me is the ability to have two functioning hands — instead of only one right hand again. Also, I love the aesthetic of the hand. It is so beautiful! With Esper Hand, I feel almost half-human, half-robot — just like Tony Stark, who turned his disability into a superpower. I also have the ability to choose a color to make sure the hand goes well with clothes. Overall, Esper Hand is stylish and beautiful, easy to use, and, most importantly, functional. November 2021 Esper Bionics becomes a winner at the 13th Healthcare Innovation World Cup and is named a top world techpreneur January 2022 Esper Hand is showcased at CES 2022 The first life-changing quality of Esper Hand is that it gave me back my confidence and the ability to do many things on my own without asking anyone for help. Another life- changing quality was a chance for me to do interviews to highlight the abilities of the hand. It was so exciting!" April 2022 27|www.insightscare.com

30. 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 Empowering Independent Recovery H Well, yes! Technological development has taken a leap in convenience, and efficiency and we are experiencing this game-changing development. One such development is the establishment of EXOSYSTEMS’ virtual platform to recover from physical abilities. It works on an AI technology that makes physical constraints like time and space cancel out. It specifically focuses on providing care solutions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. ave you imagined having a system that can enable medical services at the tip of your finger? hospitals for clinical research to secure expertise in solving problems. Shed some light on your offerings and how they impact the healthcare industry as well as your clients. We offer our clients a Professional Digital Care solution for Join Pain and Muscle Loss, from in-hospital to in-home care, to meet patient healthcare needs. Tele-rehabilitation solutions of EXOSYSTEMS go beyond physical constraints such as time/space and enable medical services suitable for medical consumers around the world. Under the visionary leadership of its Founder and CEO, Hooman Lee, the company has gathered an efficient team that caters to the needs of the Korean Medical market. The product, exoRehab, provides effective rehabilitation for post-operative patients with Central Nervous System diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's Disease, and general musculoskeletal disorder. Its key features are Bio-signal analysis(sEMG) and functional electrical stimulation(FES), and remote patient monitoring. In an interview with Insights Care, Hooman speaks about the emergence of Exosystems and how is it impacting the healthcare industry. AI algorithm analyzes digital biomarkers from electrical signals of muscles, then Digital Therapeutic SW(DTx) provides personalized treatment through app-based exercise protocols and device-based electrical stimulation. Most processes can be done remotely, and personalized health data can be monitored remotely. Below are the highlights of the interview. Please brief our audience aboutExosystems, its USPs, and how it is positioned as a reliable name in the healthcare sector? Exosystems is a startup that provides digital care solutions for musculoskeletal systems based on cutting-edge technology from robotics hardware to artificial intelligence software. What are the core values upon which your organization is built? What is the vision and mission of your organization? Founded in 2017 as a government-funded research institute, ETRI, a spin-off startup, we dream of a day when people can recover their physical abilities and enjoy healthy life values through our technology and services. The core values of EXOSYSTEMS are 'excellence,' 'fast execution and learning,' and 'communication.' Excellence - I think the best consideration for our colleagues is our excellence. When excellent talents gather and grow together, they always produce excellent results. Fast execution and learning - No one can make a perfect plan. We must learn the real voice of customers through minimal planning and quick implementation. If everything's under control, we're moving too slowly. Based on AI technology, we are targeting the successful musculoskeletal rehabilitation of CNS patients at home and in hospitals through a Tele-rehabilitation solution. The technology development team consists of veterans in the field of artificial intelligence and medical device development and has continued to cooperate with university April 2022 28|www.insightscare.com

31. Based on the core values, EXOSYSTEMS’ vision is to be the No.1 Digital Healthcare Company in the world. Hooman Lee Founder and CEO Exosystems Visionary Leadership Hooman Lee, the founder of EXOSYSTEMS, studied robotics at graduate school and worked as a researcher at the Government-funded Research Institute. One day, he realized that there was a serious medical blind spot in rehabilitation from experiencing severe injuries and long, painful rehabilitation. At that time, he was doing research on wearable robots and began to seriously consider applying these technologies to rehabilitation treatment. After making up his mind to solve problems in this ?eld through related technologies, he visited professors at prominent university hospitals for advice. Then he could ?gure out new types of solutions with appropriate technology. He gathered team members who sympathized with these goals and then succeeded in fund-raising from one of the best early-stage investors in Korea. Thanks to investors, the team was able to start to develop the technology and has been growing so far. Today, with the success of attracting investment in the Series A stage, the team is running toward its dreams while recruiting more talented people. April 2022 29|www.insightscare.com

32. Communication - Communication is not just about having a conversation. We must understand the importance of sharing information to make the right decisions in each position. which insurance plan to target here. This strategy will eventually have a major impact on deciding whether to prepare for FDA approval as a medical device or target the wellness area as a consumer electronics device. How do you envision scaling your organization's operations and offerings in 2022 and beyond? Based on these core values, EXOSYSTEMS’ vision is to be the ‘No.1 Digital Healthcare Company in the world’. Hooman, being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how modern technologies have impacted the healthcare sector and how has Exosystems incorporated such technologies into its daily operations? In 2022, joint research is planned with a global pharmaceutical company. The good results of this study will be a good opportunity for our technology to be applied to new drug development in the future, so we will pay a lot of attention to this study. Since we finished the Series A fundraising by the end of 2021, we plan to increase the capability of technology development through the active recruitment of talented people. While continuing technology development, we plan to release products developed by applying some technologies in 2022 and aim to collect as much real-world data as possible from patients. Today's advanced network technology allows most tasks to be done remotely. This trend has also had a great impact on the medical field, and we expect the telemedicine market to grow significantly in the future. Until now, technologies such as video calls have been mainly used in telemedicine so far. I think more professional services will be required in the future, such as remotely monitoring patients' biometric signals using digital medical devices. Please give us a few testimonials of your clients/customers and a list of awards/recognitions that accurately highlight your organization's position in the market. EXOSYSTEMS is preparing for this future, and the digital care solutions we provide have been developed to provide professional service and data management anytime, anywhere. In addition, new digital medicine, called Digital Therapeutics(DTx), will be used broadly in the future in areas where it is difficult to develop biochemical drugs. The most satisfying part for users is that they can receive professional rehabilitation treatment such as NMES electrical stimulation at home, which was previously only available at professional medical institutions. In addition, performing an exercise program with feedback of the user's bio-signal in real-time is highly satisfying for enhancing the exercise effect. Some users are also delighted with digitally recorded data. Several FDA-approved Digital Therapeutics are already emerging, and this trend will affect the global pharmaceutical market. In this context, EXOSYSTEMS has a plan to start the FDA process of our Digital Care SW. [Awards] - 2019: Minister Award from Minister of Science and ICT Award - 2020: CES 2020 Innovation Award - 2021: Minister Award from Minister of SMEs and Start- ups What would be your advice to budding entrepreneurs who aspire to venture into the healthcare space? In the healthcare market, it is important to decide how to do profitable business first. For example, the ecosystem of the Korean medical market has a structure in which public insurance covers most areas. Therefore, to do business within the Korean medical market, it is necessary to understand the structure of public insurance reimbursement. [Recognitions] - Total of $ 4.5M in funding - Leading $ 5M government granted research - Public Procurement Service's selection of innovative products - Medical Device Certification and Insurance Reimbursement Confirmation Since much of the U.S. healthcare market is covered by private insurance, another strategy is needed to figure out April 2022 30|www.insightscare.com

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35. How is Technology Augmenting the Hea?hcare Niche? T The Healthcare industry has come a long way, and technology is one of the most crucial driving forces for this evolution. Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, Virtual Reality, Augmented reality, Robotics, machine learning, and wearable technology are changing the face of the healthcare industry. he evolution of technology is showing wonders in diverse fields and, as a result, impacting the world in a positive way! practitioners and staff to adapt to the new era of the tech- savvy world. This article will give an insight into how the diverse components of technology and its dynamic applications are introduced and adapted in the healthcare niche. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to make smart machines perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. Under AI, machine learning and other cognitive technologies are used in the healthcare industry. AI in medical settings is usually used for analyzing medical data to come up with diagnoses and other similar outcomes. These data could be used significantly, and meaningful insights can be drawn by extracting this data which can be rendered and developed into better medical/clinical decisions. Paperwork consumes a lot of doctors' time but by Driven by technology, the healthcare industry is changing drastically, and machines are replacing the work which was once done by people. Doctors with many years of experience retired doctors, and other senior medical researchers will find the impact of technology in the medical field astonishing. These advancements are fueling the development of the healthcare industry and simultaneously contributing to helping the medical April 2022 33|www.insightscare.com

36. introducing digitized systems like electronic health records systems, collecting the data becomes easier and systematic. AI can produce an accurate diagnosis and preventive measures for the same and can also suggest related treatment for the same. By using Big Data, community health can be monitored and could also help in the prevention of infectious diseases, epidemics etc. AI has an important role, as it's just an umbrella term that covers a variety of technology that can help in developing and improving the health care industry. of hospital and medical care centers with technology helps in emergency cases like accidents to locate the nearby hospital quickly and easily. Virtual Reality (VR) has a wide set of applications in healthcare. To start with it is most commonly used during Robotic Surgery, where the patient is being treated by using robots controlled by an actual doctor. Apart from this, VR has been used for treating trauma, anxiety, and depression by providing a peaceful and relaxing environment for the patient. Data Analytics and Health Sector AR and VR together are shaping the world of healthcare, and these advancements are helping in the fast recovery of patients. Data analysis and AI goes hand in hand; both work simultaneously to analyze big data with respect to public health, including the medical history of an individual person to a variety of diagnosis and possible treatments over the years. And this data not only helps in innovating new technology but also keeps a tab of never-ending data related to patients. Data related to Medical reports, lab reports, medicines which were prescribed, etc., are information that could be extracted with accuracy. Telemedicine The relationship between a doctor and a patient is the founding principle of healthcare, and having clear communication bridges the gap between the two and helps in the healing process. Telemedicine is a way in which doctors and patients can use technology to communicate without being in the same room. Wearable Devices and Health Trackers With wearable devices, data related to a person's everyday activities like the number of steps, hours of sleep, etc could be monitored by doctors. The behavior and lifestyle of any person is the first reason they get sick and to have a healthy lifestyle is necessary, and smartphones aligned with wearable technology like 'Fitbit' helps the doctors study the pattern of a patient's lifestyle and prevent possible illness. The use of this technology increased during the pandemic when patients were quarantined at home and stayed in touch with doctors virtually, and got treatment on time. Senior citizens are the most benefitted community with respect to telemedicine as they can communicate with the doctors regarding their illness from the comfort of their home without traveling all the way to the hospital. AR and VR in Healthcare Concluding Words Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are no more limited to the gaming sector. Healthcare sectors are now joining hands with these new technologies and expanding their digital journey. Before diving into the application of AR and VR in the healthcare niche, let's understand briefly what AR and VR are exactly. Technology will go hand in hand with the medical practitioners and staff without affecting their livelihood. Technology augmented in the medical sector will act as a helping hand for the professionals who are doing the noble work of saving lives. AR is widely used in medical training where the students and doctors get a view of complex surgeries without performing actual surgery. Integrating maps and locations April 2022 34|www.insightscare.com

38. Mental Hea?h Benefits of Hiring a Live-in Caregiver O they finally get to the point to hire, there is already a pressing concern that their loved one cannot be alone, and the family members do not realize the mental health impact they are currently experiencing. However, looking deeper, there is a two-fold benefit for our clients and their families. Hiring a live-in caregiver is beneficial for a client's mental health because it can make them feel a sense of safety and security. In the outbreak of COVID-19, the world was forced to shut down; everyone needed to isolate not only for their safety but as well as their families. From my experience working as a nurse during the pandemic, I saw how tough it was for those who lived alone and those who depended on their relatives to assist them with their ADLs (Activities of daily living) and IADLs (Instrumental activities of daily living). ut of all the reasons adult children may choose to hire a live-in caregiver, mental health may not be the first reason they give. That is because when were happening. It was clear to see the negative mental impact our clients were feeling. What we discovered was that the families were searching for solutions, feeling vulnerable and guilty. Many asked, "should I take my mom or dad home?" sometimes ignoring that they did not have the adequate space at home, training, or the capacity in their schedules to dedicate the time and attention to their loved ones needed to thrive. When I started the business with In home personal services, I noticed that most of my clients' families lived out of state, which led to heightened levels of poor mental health due to a sense of helplessness the families felt. After speaking with the families to identify their needs and provide education and reassurance in our services, they could feel a sense of trust in our caregivers as if they were an extension of their family. Knowing that our caregivers were well-trained, professional caregivers gave them a sense of ease. The caregivers were by their side, giving only their full attention to their clients and allowing the pandemic to be bearable. They attended to their needs and wants but still allowed them to maintain their independent lifestyle. All of a sudden, the only form of communication they had with their families and friends was by phone. I started to notice more behaviors were occurring, and frequent falls April 2022 36|www.insightscare.com

39. Overall, there are not many words to describe the peace of mind when it comes to the ones we love, and we do not often realize in our busy lives how our mental health can be affected for someone we love is not getting the care or attention they need. We are so proud to be offering this type of service to improve the quality of life for our clients as well as the mental health of their families. - Rachelle Ventura, RN April 2022 37|www.insightscare.com

42. Kathleen O'Donnell VP of Marke?ng and New Business Development ReWalk Robo?cs

43. 10 Most Innovative Assistive Technology Companies in 2022 R eW alk Augmenting an Era of Perpetual Convenience Robotics A disabilities? s Henry David Thoreau rightly quotes, “An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” But what about individuals with lower limb home and in rehabilitation institutions. ReWalk has consistently pioneered the healthcare exoskeleton industry, starting with being the first FDA- approved exoskeleton to enable walking for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in 2014. ReWalk was also the first to partner with the Veterans Administration to develop a national policy regarding access to personal exoskeletons for Veterans with SCI in 2015. More recently, we have continued to seek broader access to exoskeletons by working with CMS to establish a unique HCPCS code designated for exoskeletons and continue to work with CMS in an effort to gain reimbursement coverage for individuals covered under Medicare. What if these individuals were assured, they could walk while looking at the world eye to eye again? Acknowledging this grave issue, the makers of ReWalk Robotics have designed, developed, and commercialized powered solutions that provide mobility to individuals with lower limb disabilities. Standing by the company’s mission of fundamentally changing the quality of life, Kathleen O'Donnell, VP of Marketing and New Business Development, has been the source of guiding light to the company. Her combined expertise in biomedical and engineering has helped lead the company in the development and testing of exo-suits. We know that interventions are the most effective when we maximize the intensity, number of repetitions, and relevance of the activity we are trying to train – all of which can be facilitated by rehabilitation robotics. In an interview with Insights Care, Kathleen talks about the company’s USPs and how modern technologies have positively impacted the healthcare niche. Below are the highlights: Please brief our audience about ReWalk Robotics, its USPs, and how it is positioned as a reliable name in the healthcare sector? ReWalk Robotics specializes in developing and commercializing novel high-tech solutions to address mobility and movement impairments for individuals at April 2022 41|www.insightscare.com

44. Please shed some light on your offerings and how they impact the healthcare industry and your clients. What are the core values upon which ReWalk Robotics is built? What is the vision and mission of your organization? ReWalk offers two flagship products: the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton and the ReStore Exo-Suit for post-stroke gait rehabilitation. These two products help to address two very important mobility challenges in Neuro Rehabilitation in very different ways: Our mission is to provide solutions that can fundamentally change the quality of life for individuals with movement impairments, by helping them to regain mobility and independence at home and in the clinic. The ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton enables individuals with spinal cord injury to stand, walk, and access the benefits of everyday walking during daily activities at home and in the community. Kathleen, tell us about your journey in the industry and how you have contributed to the company's success. I became involved with ReWalk Robotics starting in 2016 when ReWalk Robotics and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement for the development of exosuit technologies. At the time I was working at the Wyss Institute to lead the stroke rehabilitation exosuit project that was being developed in the Bio design lab with Professor Conor Walsh, PhD. This technology eventually became the ReStore Exo-Suit that is commercially available from ReWalk Robotics today. The ReStore Exo-Suit is designed to be used during physical therapy sessions for patients who are relearning the ability to walk after a stroke. The ReStore is a fabric-based wearable suit that allows therapists to train for improved ground clearance and push-off – two key functions which are typically impaired after a stroke. In addition to these products, we also offer a line of MediTouch Augmented Biofeedback devices and a line of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycles from MYOLYN, which includes solutions for both clinic and at- home use. Following the transition to ReWalk Robotics, I became involved in efforts to commercialize the design of ReStore, April 2022 42|www.insightscare.com

45. What would be your advice to budding entrepreneurs who aspire to venture into the healthcare space? Find a challenge that you and your team are uniquely qualified to help solve. Then, involve your stakeholders early and often throughout your development process to ensure your solution will genuinely meet their needs. How do you envision scaling ReWalk Robotics’ operations and offerings in 2022 and beyond? We have added two additional product lines, the MYOLYN FES cycles and the MediTouch augmented feedback system, to our US operations as distribution products. This allows our team to be a stronger resource with a more complete range of solutions for neurorehabilitation. We will also continue to develop newer models of our existing Exoskeleton and Exo-Suit products, and recently received breakthrough designation with the FDA for our ReBoot design, which will be a home-use version of the ReStore Exo-Suit. and the coordination of the clinical trials prior to FDA clearance. Upon receiving FDA clearance for ReStore in 2019, I helped to coordinate the global product launch. More recently, I also helped to bring in the MediTouch and MYOLYN product lines for distribution in the US to help expand our neurorehabilitation portfolio. Being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how modern technologies have impacted the healthcare sector. How has your company incorporated such technologies into its daily operations? Robotics have been gaining increased popularity in physical rehabilitation, and neurorehabilitation, due to their unique ability to supply highly customizable levels of assistance to patients in consistent, repeatable ways, while at the same time minimizing the physical burden on the therapists who would otherwise have to assist these movements manually. In neurorehabilitation (e.g., rehabilitation after a neurological injury, such as spinal cord injury or stroke), we know that interventions are the most effective when we maximize the intensity, number of repetitions, and relevance of the activity we are trying to train–all of which can be facilitated by rehabilitation robotics. April 2022 43|www.insightscare.com

46. The best and most Ef?cient Pharmacy is within your own System.