Aether Biomedical develops the Zeus bionic hand, which features over 150N of grip force and a 35kg lift capacity, enabling upper limb amputees to perform daily activities with strength and precision. The device is designed for easy serviceability, allowing accredited clinicians to repair it in under 30 minutes, ensuring users maintain their independence without prolonged downtime.
Funding
$11.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Upper limb amputees often face challenges in performing daily tasks due to the limitations of conventional prosthetic devices, which may lack sufficient strength, dexterity, and durability. Traditional prosthetics can also be difficult to repair, leading to prolonged periods of downtime and reduced independence for users.
Solution
Aether Biomedical offers the Zeus bionic hand, a multi-articulating prosthetic designed to restore strength and precision for upper limb amputees. The Zeus hand features a high grip force and lift capacity, enabling users to perform a wide range of activities with ease. Its modular design allows for rapid servicing by accredited clinicians, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous functionality. The Zeus hand also incorporates remote configuration capabilities, allowing clinicians to adjust grip patterns and settings remotely, optimizing performance and convenience for the user.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes upper limb amputees seeking a high-performance, durable, and easily serviceable prosthetic hand, as well as prosthetists and clinicians looking for advanced prosthetic solutions for their patients.
Features
- Over 150N of grip force and 35kg lift capacity for demanding tasks
- Impact resistance mechanism to protect fingers from breakage and increase durability
- Modular construction for easy serviceability and part replacement in under 30 minutes
- Remote configuration via a web-based software platform for convenient adjustments by clinicians
- Myoelectric control that translates electrical signals in the arm muscles into intuitive hand movements
- Twelve customizable grip patterns to accommodate various activities
- FDA approval and coverage by major insurance payers