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From Vision to MedTech MVP in 6 Weeks: The HPO TECH Success Story

Bringing a complex medical software product from idea to MVP in a little over a month might sound improbable, but it’s perfectly achievable when you partner with AROBS.

This is the story of how HPO TECH, an international innovator in hyperbaric therapy technology from Istanbul, Turkey, rapidly transitioned from a bold vision to a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The key: a focused Vision Mapping → PoC → MVP process, an AI-augmented development workflow, and a relentless focus on business results.

HPO TECH: Innovating Hyperbaric Therapy Globally

HPO TECH is a medtech company that manufactures advanced hyperbaric oxygen therapy capsules and supplies this life-changing equipment to clinics and partners worldwide. They set out to enhance their offering with a digital platform that would complement their physical product. The envisioned application needed to be a comprehensive system to manage hyperbaric devices and aggregate data on a global scale.

Delivering all these capabilities in one platform is a tall order. Doing it quickly is an even greater challenge. This is where AROBS entered the picture as HPO TECH’s development partner.

Vision Mapping: Laying a Solid Foundation

From day one, AROBS engaged with HPO TECH in a Vision Mapping workshop to align technology with business goals. In this initial phase, our joint team clarified the project’s scope and success criteria: What exact problems must the software solve? What does success look like for HPO TECH and its clients? We defined clear objectives, prioritized features, and identified potential technical challenges early.

By the end of this stage, we had a shared product vision, a strategic roadmap, and well-defined priorities for development. This groundwork ensured that every subsequent step stayed focused on delivering specific, high-impact functionality (instead of getting lost in “nice-to-haves”).

Importantly, security, scalability, and simplicity were baked into the plan from the start. We chose an architecture that could securely handle sensitive health data and scale. Once the vision was clarified and the foundation set, we moved swiftly into building a proof of concept.

Rapid Proof of Concept in One Week

Speed was critical, but so was validation. AROBS’s team produced a Proof of Concept (PoC) in a week, aiming to demonstrate the core user journeys and technical feasibility of the platform. This was a clickable, interactive prototype that showed how key pieces could function together.

By walking through flows, HPO TECH’s stakeholders and end-users could see and feel the envisioned solution early on. In essence, the one-week PoC proved the concept: it confirmed that the core idea was technically achievable and aligned with user expectations.

MVP Delivery: A Full-Featured Platform in One Month

With a successful PoC and clear roadmap in hand, AROBS accelerated into developing the Minimum Viable Product. In just about 6 weeks, our engineers delivered a working MVP encompassing HPO TECH’s most critical requirements. It was ready to be deployed for testing by the project stakeholders. Key features delivered in the MVP included:

  1. Device & Session Management
  2. GDPR, audit & personalised forms
  3. Role-Based Access Control
  4. Admin & Resource Dashboards

AROBS achieved this by leveraging our AI-powered development pipeline and deep expertise in the healthcare industry. Routine coding and testing tasks were accelerated through AI-assisted tools (improving efficiency by an estimated 20-30%), while our senior engineers maintained rigorous oversight to ensure no detail was overlooked.

Results & Client Testimonial

HPO TECH is now poised to begin global pilot programs and clinical studies far sooner than traditional development timelines would allow. They have a functional platform to showcase to investors and early-adopter clients, gaining a critical head start in the hyperbaric therapy market. The rapid delivery minimized upfront costs and risk by focusing on core features first, thereby aligning with HPO TECH can now generate real-world feedback and data from stakeholders, enabling confident planning of subsequent development phases based on these insights.

Alexandru Harbuzaru, Chief Business Development Officer at HPO TECH, best expresses the value of this accelerated collaboration, in his testimonial about working with AROBS:

Alexandru Harbuzaru
Chief Business Development Officer, HPO TECH
"AROBS's help was fundamental to the development of our application. The AROBS team, led by Horatiu Pop, contributed from the consultancy phase onward. Development was excellently managed by Viorel Rad as project manager, from technical project documentation to organizing work stages and weekly workshop sessions for progress and planning. We highly recommend a collaboration with AROBS for software development."

HPO TECH’s endorsement underscores the impact of AROBS’s approach: we don’t just deliver code, we co-create success with our clients. By investing time in understanding the client’s vision and combining it with our technical prowess (amplified by AI tools), we ensure that results come fast and meet real business needs.

Accelerated Innovation with AI and Expertise

This case also highlights how AI-powered development at AROBS translates into concrete value. Our ability to compress timelines (PoC in a week, MVP in a month) comes from pairing 25+ years of software engineering experience with modern AI assistance.

Moreover, AROBS’s cross-domain expertise (from IoT to healthcare compliance) meant we could anticipate and mitigate challenges early. Because speed doesn’t matter unless it’s paired with precision, and this project required both in equal measure.

Conclusion: From Idea to Impact, Fast

With a clear vision, the right process, and AROBS’s fast-forward development approach, a complex idea was turned into a working solution in a fraction of the typical time.

Is your organization looking to leap from concept to real-world impact on an accelerated timeline? Whether you’re a startup founder or an enterprise innovator, the path from vision to MVP can be shorter and smarter with AROBS as your partner.

Ready to bring your idea to life in record time? Contact us through our form to start your own success story. Let’s build the future together – one MVP at a time.

Learn More: FAQs on HBOT and Digital Solutions

Project-Related FAQs

What was the main goal of the MVP developed for HPO Tech?

The MVP aimed to digitize hyperbaric oxygen therapy operations by enabling device and session management, GDPR-compliant data handling, and centralized dashboards for clinics.

How quickly was the MVP delivered?

The MVP was built and launched for stakeholder testing in just six weeks, allowing HPO Tech to start pilot programs and gather feedback quickly.

What core functionalities does the MVP include?

It provides device and session management, role-based access control, GDPR compliance, and admin dashboards for monitoring resources and operations.

Why is this MVP important for HBOT clinics?

It helps clinics streamline workflows, manage therapy sessions efficiently, and aggregate data for better decision-making and future clinical studies.

HBOT-related FAQs

What is a hyperbaric oxygen chamber?

A hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chamber is a specialized, sealed medical treatment chamber in which a patient breathes under increased pressure (typically about 2.5 times higher than the normal atmospheric pressure). This increased pressure allows the lungs to absorb more oxygen, which can improve healing, reduce inflammation, and support various medical treatments.

Source: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, MedlinePlus

Are there different types of hyperbaric chambers?

Yes. The two main types are monoplace and multiplace chambers. Monoplace chambers are designed for a single patient and are filled with oxygen entirely. In contrast, multiplace chambers can treat several patients simultaneously and are pressurized with air, with each patient breathing 100% oxygen via a mask or hood. Both types achieve similar therapeutic effects but differ in logistics and cost.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Get the Facts

Medical Devices Software-Related FAQs

How can the software support different chamber types (mono vs. multi-place) with scalable feature sets?

A modular architecture with a device-abstraction layer (drivers/adapters for pressure, O₂, communications, alarms) and configuration-driven "profiles" (mono vs multi-place) will contribute to developing a scalable solution. Thus, it will ensure traceability from requirements to design to testing, while also managing the risk of potential hazards. Role-based user interface and alarm behaviors remain consistent across variants. At the same time, facility-specific constraints are addressed through configuration and procedural controls.

Source – Medical Device Software Development 2025 Guide

What are the assessed risks and potential failure modes in the software used for hyperbaric operations?

Scenarios include situations such as sensors providing incorrect readings, valves or compressors failing, lost communication between components, or power interruptions. Emergency conditions such as fire risks in oxygen-rich environments and sudden pressure changes must also be simulated to ensure alarms function correctly and the system transitions to a safe state. These evaluations should assess alarm behavior, confirm safety procedures, and verify chamber integrity, all in accordance with specific standards. All identified risks, mitigations, and residual risks must be documented accordingly to ensure industry compliance.

Source – Safe Design and Operation of Hyperbaric Chambers

How to design quickly MVP features that prioritize safety and compliance?

To ensure the safety and compliance of minimum viable products (MVPs), they should focus on essential monitoring capabilities. This includes a comprehensive view of device status, session tracking, start/stop controls, and real-time displays of key parameters. Alarm management should adhere to the relevant standards, and all events must be logged in a way that cannot be altered. Development should align with software lifecycle standards and maintain an up-to-date risk management file based on applicable risk standards, which will help identify mandatory safety features.

Additionally, a foundational cybersecurity framework that aligns with established cybersecurity standards should be established. All processes must operate under a recognized quality system standard to ensure that the evidence gathered during the MVP development can aid future regulatory submissions.

Source – IEC 62304 + ISO 14971 for SaMD

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