Early-Stage Company Success Stories

Henry Ford Innovations partners with promising early-stage companies to accelerate breakthrough healthcare technologies. Here are highlights from our successful engagements.

PatenSee

PatenSee is developing a non-contact AI imaging system that enables clinicians to monitor dialysis patients’ vascular access in about one minute without touching the patient, helping detect stenosis earlier while reducing infection risk and improving comfort. View the full story.

Advanced Interactive Response Systems (AIRS)

Respiratory therapist Valerie Obenchain founded AIRS to develop the first continuous oxygen flow monitor that tracks supply and patient data in real time. Henry Ford Innovations is partnering on a clinical feasibility study for safer home oxygen therapy. View the full story 

LaparAssist, Inc.

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Annmarie Vilkins, DO, collaborated with Michigan State University biomedical engineering students to create LaparAssist — a hands-free laser pointer mounted on surgical headgear and activated by foot pedal for improved communication in the operating room. View the full story

UV Angel Clean Air™

UV Angel Clean Air™ uses UV-C light, sensors, and data analytics to continuously neutralize viruses, bacteria, and fungi in hospital air and on surfaces. View the full story

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