Ideal-HE | Digital Cranial Assessment and Orthotic Helmet Design System

Fast · Precise · Intelligent · Comfortable

Ideal-HE is a digital cranial assessment and orthotic helmet design system based on principles of biomechanics and medical engineering.
It is designed for infants and special populations, such as patients with craniosynostosis and those recovering after craniotomy surgery.
The system delivers a one-stop solution covering 3D cranial data acquisition, scientific assessment, personalized design, and direct 3D printing production.

Research Objectives and Design Philosophy

Through 3D scanning data, Ideal-HE accurately analyzes cranial shape differences and growth trends.
By integrating pressure distribution models with orthotic strategies, the system ensures safety, comfort, and medical compliance while achieving:

Scientific assessment

Precise intervention

Personalized design

Efficient manufacturing

Ensuring that every helmet is quantifiable, traceable, and reproducible.

Helmet Structural Design Highlights

Dual-Layer Structure Design Stable and Secure Fit

Outer Layer: Rigid Protective Shell

Provides reliable structural support and protection

Optimized for 3D printing and large-scale manufacturing

Inner Layer: Medical-Grade Soft Silicone Liner

High conformity for improved head stabilization

Minimizes helmet movement during wear

Effectively relieves localized pressure and enhances comfort

Medical-Grade Liner Safe and Comfortable

Skin-friendly materials for close contact with the scalp

Breathable structural design to reduce heat buildup

Antibacterial and antimicrobial properties meeting medical standards

Liner thickness can be freely selected and adjusted in the Ideal-HE software according to individual clinical needs

Personalized and Intelligent Design Capabilities

Customized Patterns and Appearance

Helmet patterns and external appearance support full personalization

Design can be completed directly within the Ideal-HE software

Balances medical functionality with aesthetics and individual differences

One-Click Intelligent Operations No Manual Cutting Required

One-Click Flattening

Automatically unfolds the structure

Eliminates manual cutting and reduces human error

One-Click Engraving

Simple and intuitive operation

Rapid generation of detailed structural features

Significantly improves design efficiency while lowering the operational threshold.

Ideal-HE Intelligent Working Principle

Automatic modeling based on 3D point cloud / mesh data

Intelligent recognition of key cranial anatomical features

Automatic calculation of over 60 key cranial assessment parameters

Analysis of cranial symmetry, curvature variations, and growth trends

Visualized pressure distribution analysis

The system constructs a parametric orthotic helmet design model, with a fully visualized and traceable design process.

Helmet Design Report and Pressure Analysis

Upon completion of the helmet design, Ideal-HE automatically generates a professional helmet design and assessment report,including:

Key cranial assessment parameters

Orthotic design strategy description

Pressure distribution analysis maps during helmet wear

Quantitative pressure values and visualized regional displays

Providing clear and scientific decision support for physicians, therapists, and caregivers.

Target Populations

Infants with abnormal cranial development

Patients with craniosynostosis

Post-craniotomy rehabilitation patients

Other populations requiring cranial orthotic support and intervention

Efficient Design Direct-to-Production Manufacturing

Single helmet design completed in approximately 5–10 minutes

Native support for STL format output

Built-in slicing function, no third-party software required

Design results can be directly applied to 3D printing and scalable manufacturing

Clinically Validated Stable and Reliable

Over 5,000 orthotic helmet designs annually

Long-term application in real clinical and rehabilitation settings

Stable system performance with high consistency in design outcomes