軍用医療機器技術：成長機会

体力や免疫力の向上など、人間のパフォーマンスを拡張および向上させることは、戦場での重要な将来的期待になると考えられています。また、外骨格のような人間拡張デバイスは、怪我の予防を通じ、ミリタリーヘルスシステムに革命をもたらすと予想されています。

当レポートでは、世界の軍用医療機器技術市場について調査し、戦略的必須要件、成長環境分析などの情報を提供しています。

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戦略的必須要件

• 成長がますます困難になる理由
• Strategic Imperative 8（TM）：成長への圧力となる要因
• 軍用医療機器業界における上位3つの戦略的必須要件の影響
• 成長機会が成長パイプラインエンジン（TM）を促進

成長環境分析

• 主要なミリタリーヘルスシステム要件である迅速ケアとモバイルケア
• ミリタリーヘルスシステム要件に対応するデジタル技術とロボット技術
• ミリタリーヘルスシステムの主要な革新分野：創傷ケア・健康管理・人間拡張
• メドテック(MedTech)と連邦組織間の資金調達とコラボレーションの増加が技術進歩を促進
• デジタルヘルス機器採用の課題であるサイバーセキュリティと接続性の懸念
• 分析の範囲
• 調査手法

軍用止血革新

• 軍関連の止血ソリューション - 重要な要件
• 最も一般的に使用される止血製品である止血材料が埋め込まれた包帯とガーゼ
• 軍事的状況での新たな止血技術と動向
• 天然由来の止血生体材料
• 大学の注目すべき止血革新
• 経皮出血に対処する新たな止血革新
• 止血効果用のキトサン系創傷被覆材
• 体の自然な凝固プロセスを促進するカオリン系止血被覆材
• 止血用のキトサン系創傷被覆材
• 重傷の出血を止めるオールインワン圧迫包帯

軍用ウェアラブル健康監視の革新

• 軍人の健康状態を監視することで心身の健康を改善し、怪我の減少を可能にする
• 軍隊の遠隔健康監視に最も一般的に使用されている技術プラットフォームであるウェアラブル
• 軍用ウェアラブル健康監視の最新技術と動向
• 健康監視におけるセンサーとデジタル革新
• 大学の注目すべきリモート健康監視の革新
• 兵士の生理学的および行動的データのリモート健康監視
• ユーザーの気分や感情を監視するモバイルヘルスアプリケーション
• 人体バイタルを継続的に監視するための組織統合型バイオセンサー
• 怪我の早期発見のためのスマートフォン対応アプリケーション

軍用ロボット外骨格革新

• 軍人の怪我のリスクを軽減するロボット外骨格
• ロボット外骨格の性能を改善するための材料、アクチュエータ、およびパワーの革新
• 大学の注目すべき軟質および軽量のロボット外骨格革新
• スマート外骨格が兵士に関する重要な洞察を捉える
• AI搭載の外骨格
• 耐荷重性外骨格がパフォーマンスを改善し筋骨格系の損傷を軽減
• 体力を向上させる全身外骨格スーツ
• 持久力を向上させ移動性を損なわないスマート外骨格
• 人間の生体力学に刺激を受けた、作業者の可動性を改善する外骨格スーツ

革新指標

• 軍事資金による研究が止血薬の革新を促進
• 軍事的環境においてより効率的な創傷ケアソリューションを提供するパートナーシップの拡大
• 革新的な創傷ケア製品の開発を加速する民間および公的資金
• 政府主導の取り組みが防衛用外骨格産業の革新を奨励
• 防衛でのロボット外骨格使用を拡大させるコラボレーションとパートナーシップ
• 米軍は軍隊を管理するためにリアルタイム監視を積極的に採用
• 米軍は兵士のパフォーマンスを最適化するため、デジタルヘルス技術企業と提携
• 米国と中国の防衛機関は、ミリタリーヘルスにおける新技術、特にデジタル技術を採用
• ロシア軍は人間拡張技術に注力
• ミリタリーヘルスシステムで最も影響力のある新興医療技術であるスマートガーメントとロボット外骨格
• 軍人の健康を改善し、実装が容易で影響力の大きいソリューションである、止血と健康監視
• 軍事医療システムの技術ロードマップ

成長機会ユニバース

• 成長機会1：外傷のための使いやすく迅速な創傷シーリング止血ソリューション
• 成長機会2：軍人のためのデジタル行動療法
• 成長機会3：軍人のための患者中心のケア

付録

• 技術成熟度レベル
• ディフェンスアクイジションのTRL定義

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Rapid Hemostasis, Health Monitoring Wearables, and Human Augmentation are Improving the Health of the Armed Forces.

Over the years, the healthcare industry has developed several unique technologies for emergency medical services and critical care. An important user of critical care healthcare products is the military or the defense forces. Advanced medical technologies have improved the care that is offered, and they also enable safer and quicker care for soldiers.

Severe hemorrhages can result in hemodynamic instability, hypoxemia, multiple organ failure, or death. A key reason for patient fatality is blood loss due to trauma or injury on the battlefield. Typically, intravenous (systemic) or local (topical) hemostatic agents are used to control excessive bleeding. Natural biomaterials have gained popularity due to their ease of use and rapid action. However, some of these hemostatic dressings cause irritation and exothermic reactions on the skin and take slow action to stop the bleeding. Advanced hemostatic wound care solutions address these challenges, and they will play an important role in military health systems. This study covers only locally applied hemostatic agents in prehospital settings; intravenous infusion in hospital settings is not included. In addition to hemostatic wound care, the use of health monitoring devices such as wearables is growing. These devices track vital statistics, including heart rate, blood pressure, and stress and fatigue levels and also enable decision-making pertaining to medical evacuation. Digital health technology is also being used for proactive wellness care and to take care of the mental health of personnel.

The augmented and improved performance of human beings with enhanced physical power and immunological resistance will become important future expectations on the battlefield. Human augmentation devices such as exoskeletons will revolutionize the military health system through the prevention of injuries.

This research service examines the emerging technologies being used in military health systems.

Table of Contents

Strategic Imperatives

• Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
• The Strategic Imperative 8™
• The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Military Medical Device Industry
• Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™

Growth Environment Analysis

• Rapid Care and Mobile Care are the Key Military Health System Requirements.
• Digital and Robotic Technologies are Addressing Military Health Requirements.
• The Key Innovation Areas in Military Health Systems Include Wound Care, Health Monitoring, and Human Augmentation.
• Increased Funding and Collaboration between MedTech and Federal Organizations are Driving Technology Advancements.
• Cybersecurity and Connectivity Concerns are Challenging the Adoption of Digital Health Devices.
• Scope of Analysis
• Research Methodology

Hemostatic Innovations for Militaries

• Hemostatic Solutions in Militaries-Key Requirements
• Bandages and Gauze Embedded with Hemostatic Materials are the Most Commonly Used Hemostatic Products.
• Emerging Hemostasis Technologies and Trends in Military Settings
• Hemostatic Biomaterials from Natural Sources
• Universities' Noteworthy Hemostatic Innovations
• Emerging Hemostatic Innovations to Address Truncal Hemorrhages
• Chitosan-based Wound Dressings for Hemostatic Effect
• Kaolin-based Hemostatic Dressings that Accelerate the Body's Natural Clotting Process
• Chitosan-based Wound Dressings for Bleeding Control
• All-in-One Pressure Bandages that Stop the Bleeding of Severe Wounds

Wearable Health Monitoring Innovations for Militaries

• The Monitoring of Military Personnel Health Enables Better Physical and Mental Health and Reduces Injuries.
• Wearables are the Most Commonly Used Technology Platforms for Remote Health Monitoring in Militaries.
• Emerging Technologies and Trends in Wearable Health Monitoring for Militaries
• Sensor and Digital Innovation in Health Monitoring
• Universities' Noteworthy Remote Health Monitoring Innovations
• Remote Health Monitoring of Soldiers' Physiological and Behavioral Data
• Mobile Health Application to Monitor Users' Moods and Emotions
• Tissue-integrated Biosensors for the Continuous Monitoring of Body Vitals
• Smartphone-compatible Application for the Early Detection of Injuries

Robotic Exoskeleton Innovations for Militaries

• Robotic Exoskeletons Reduce the Risk of Injury in Military Personnel.
• Innovations in Materials, Actuators, and Power to Improve the Performance of Robotic Exoskeletons
• Universities' Noteworthy Soft and Lightweight Robotic Exoskeleton Innovations
• Smart Exoskeletons Capture Crucial Insights about Soldiers.
• AI-powered Exoskeletons
• Load-bearing Exoskeletons to Improve Performance and Reduce Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Full-body Exoskeleton Suits to Improve Physical Strength
• Smart Exoskeletons to Improve Endurance and Provide Unimpaired Mobility
• Human Biomechanics-inspired Exoskeleton Suits to Improve Operator Mobility

Innovation Indicators

• Military-funded Research is Driving Innovation in Hemostatics.
• A Growing Number of Partnerships will Provide More Efficient Wound Care Solutions in Military Settings.
• Private and Public Funding is Accelerating the Development of Innovative Wound Care Products.
• Government-led Efforts are Encouraging Innovation in the Exoskeleton Industry for Defense.
• Collaborations and Partnerships will Expand the Use of Robotic Exoskeletons in Defense.
• The US Military is  Actively Adopting Real-time Monitoring to Control its Troops.
• The US Military is Partnering with Digital Health Technology Companies to Optimize Soldiers' Performance.
• US and Chinese Defense Bodies are Adopting Emerging Technologies in Military Health, Especially Digital Technologies.
• The Russian Military is Focusing on Human Augmentation Technologies.
• Smart Garments and Robotic Exoskeletons are the Most Impactful Emerging Medical Technologies in Military Health Systems.
• Hemostatic and Health Monitoring are Easy-to-Implement and Highly Impactful Solutions that Improve the Health of Military Personnel.
• Technology Roadmap of Military Medical Systems

Growth Opportunity Universe

• Growth Opportunity 1: Easy-to-Use and Quick Wound Sealing Hemostatic Solutions for Trauma Injuries
• Growth Opportunity 1: Easy-to-Use and Quick Wound Sealing Hemostatic Solutions for Trauma Injuries (continued)
• Growth Opportunity 2: Digital Behavioral Therapy for Military Personnel
• Growth Opportunity 2: Digital Behavioral Therapy for Military Personnel (continued)
• Growth Opportunity 3: Patient-centric Care for Military Personnel
• Growth Opportunity 3: Patient-centric Care for Military Personnel (continued)

Appendix

• Technical Readiness Levels
• Defense Acquisition Definition of TRLs
• Defense Acquisition Definition of TRLs (continued)

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