The world’s first patient environmental control unit with a fully integrated TV experience and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
The autonoME Hospital is the world’s first patient environmental control unit with a fully integrated TV experience.
With the autonoME Hospital, patients can:
These everyday abilities give patients back a sense of control, improving their quality of life and fostering a stronger sense of self-worth during their hospital stay.
Many of the settings are user adjustable, including scan speeds, dwell speeds, volume and self-calibration of eye gaze. Staff can make further customization within the admin panel to make the system more efficient for each patient depending on their particular needs.
The wall mounted components can be installed in a recessed cavity or accessible cabinet. Routing the wires in-wall to the various components in the room makes for a clean appearance.
The autonoME can be installed in any hospital room to interface with the nurse call, telephone, bed and lighting. Includes an articulating arm to hold the PC and our autonoME command center with surface mounted cables to interface with the various components in the room. Nurses find this uncluttered system much more convenient for patient care.
Bed Brands
We’ve implemented the autonoME with these bed brands. Have another brand of bed? No problem. We will work to find a solution that allows you to experience all of the benefits and independence the autonoME offers.
The autonoME features a microphone so it can be controlled with vocal commands.
Individuals with use of their hands can operate the autonoME using its capacitive touch screen.
The sip and puff switch operates using a straw which allows users to activate the ECU / SGD switch by sipping and puffing to move across and down the screen.
Equipped with Eye Gaze, the autonoME’s commands can be activated by the user’s eyes. A camera tracks the pupils to move the cursor up, down, left and right.
This feature works much like Eye Gaze, tracking the movements of the user’s head to control the curser.
Hospital bed, light, television, nurse call, telephone and more
YouTube, Web Browser, Games, Notes
AAC for non-verbal patients: chat keyboard w/ word prediction, pre-stored messages and Pain Chart
The autonoME Hospital is the world’s first patient environmental control unit (ECU) with a fully integrated television experience and built-in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Developed by Accessibility Services, Inc. (ASI), the system combines environmental control, speech generation, and full computing capabilities into a single medical-grade Windows device.
The autonoME Hospital is available in two configurations: an all-in-one unit with a built-in display, and a version designed to pair with an existing or externally mounted television including GetWell Network and Evideon systems controlled via infrared. Both configurations are designed for use in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, spinal cord injury units, and long-term care facilities.
The autonoME Hospital was built for patients with severe mobility or communication limitations, including those with quadriplegia, spinal cord injuries, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), MS (multiple sclerosis), and other progressive or debilitating conditions. Because it supports multiple input methods and adjustable settings, it can accommodate a wide range of ability levels from patients with strong vocal control to those who can only move their eyes.
Patients can independently manage nearly every aspect of their hospital room environment and daily routine, including:
The autonoME software was developed entirely in-house by ASI’s engineering team, with the goal of keeping patients engaged, independent, and confident throughout their stay.
A recent software update also allows patients to control their bed position and room lights without interrupting whatever they are watching on television, eliminating the need to exit the TV screen to reach ECU controls.
The autonoME system is designed to meet each patient where they are. Every system comes ready to use with touch as standard, and additional input methods can be added and configured based on each patient’s individual needs and abilities. Whether someone prefers to use their voice, their hands, their eyes, or a simple switch, the system adapts. Available input methods include:
Each method works across every feature of the autonoME, including room controls, television, communication, and entertainment, so no patient is limited in what they can access. ASI works directly with your clinical team to assess each patient’s needs and configure the right combination of inputs from day one.
Yes, the autonoME system offers meaningful customization at both the patient and staff level, ensuring each person gets the most out of the system regardless of their abilities or condition.
At the patient level, individuals can adjust volume directly from the side panel, which always remains visible. Patients using eye gaze can also self-calibrate from within their settings, allowing them to fine-tune tracking to their comfort without needing staff assistance.
The Admin Panel gives clinical staff a full range of configuration options tailored to each individual patient. This includes:
When a new patient is admitted, staff use the Delete User function to clear the previous patient’s settings and start fresh, ensuring every patient begins with a clean, properly configured system.
ASI works directly with nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other designated hospital staff during installation and setup to ensure the system is configured appropriately from day one.
The autonoME is a fully capable Speech Generating Device (SGD), not just an environmental controller. Its AAC features include:
Each of these features works regardless of which input method the patient uses.
Whether your facility is retrofitting an existing room or building new, the autonoME system is designed to fit seamlessly into either environment. ASI’s trained technicians handle the entire installation process:
The autonoME is designed to interface with all major hospital bed brands, including:
If your facility uses a brand not listed here, ASI will work directly with your team to find a compatible solution, ensuring no patient goes without access to the system.
How does the autonoME benefit hospital staff?
The autonoME significantly reduces the number of routine, non-clinical calls staff must respond to. When patients can independently adjust their own bed position, change the television channel, control their lighting, and communicate via AAC, staff are freed to focus on critical patient care. The system is specifically designed so that nurses find the installation clean, organized, and non-intrusive.
Accessibility Services, Inc. offers in-person and virtual demonstrations for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities. ASI’s product specialists are available to schedule a consultation and walk your team through how the autonoME system can work within your facility.
To schedule a demonstration or speak with a specialist, contact ASI at 800-933-8400 or visit accessibilityservices.com.
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