Reflecting on 2024: Progress and Promise for Buswell Biomedical

As we usher in 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the strides Buswell Biomedical INC made in 2024 and look ahead to the exciting plans for the coming year.

Highlights from 2024

1. Building the UPMO Prototype:

   • We successfully built the prototype of the UPMO (Upward Mobility), our AI-driven medical mobility device designed to revolutionize rehabilitation and care settings.

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2. Testing the Prototype:

3. Testing involved designing and creating a custom test fixture.

   
   

   

   
   

4. We ordered over 500 pounds in weights to simulate various load conditions (apologies again to the delivery person who had to haul all that!).

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

5. Engineering Insights:

6. Through rigorous testing, we developed a clear understanding of how the speed of lift is affected by load, paving the way for optimization.

   
   

   

   
   

7. Improved Workspace:

8. Our prototype’s build space moved from the garage to the basement—a significant improvement, especially since it eliminated the hot garbage smell!

Looking Ahead to 2025

1. Restarting Advisory Board Meetings:

   • Quarterly advisory board meetings will resume, with the first meeting scheduled for next week. These sessions will be crucial for aligning our vision and gathering valuable insights.

2. Prototype Enhancements:

3. We plan to install a more optimized motor and gearbox.

4. Upgrades to the battery system will allow for longer operating times and increased voltage capacity.

5. Exploring Rehabilitation Hospitals:

6. Visiting rehabilitation hospitals will be a significant focus in 2025. This will provide invaluable feedback and help us better understand the needs of patients and healthcare workers.

7. Pursuing SBIR Grant Opportunities:

8. Securing an SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) grant is a key goal for 2025. This funding will enable us to push forward with UPMO’s development and expand our impact in the medtech space.

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

A Personal Milestone

On a lighter note, George Jetson, the namesake of our prototype’s futuristic aspirations, will turn three years old this year!

Here’s to an Exciting 2025

Buswell Biomedical has come a long way, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. From technical advancements to expanding our network and pursuing critical funding opportunities, 2025 promises to be a transformative year. We’re grateful for the support of our team, advisors, and community—together, we’re moving upward!