Berlin Startup Develops Isolation Vehicle for Immune-Compromised Children

The innovative 'Moby' allows young patients to safely leave isolation, improving their mobility and mental health during recovery.

The 'Moby' is a one-person isolation vehicle developed by Berlin-based startup Sphaira, designed to protect immune-compromised children from infections while allowing them to leave their hospital rooms.
Equipped with advanced air filtration systems, the vehicle ensures a sterile environment and enables safe outdoor interactions, including physical contact through a built-in glove feature.
Currently in testing at Berlin's Charité hospital, the vehicle is being used by children recovering from treatments like bone marrow transplants, which often require prolonged isolation.
The invention was inspired by the isolation challenges observed during the COVID-19 pandemic and aims to address the physical and psychological toll of long-term confinement.
Sphaira plans to expand production and hopes 'Moby' will become a standard tool in hospitals, benefiting a wide range of patients in need of protective mobility.