Blue Arbor Technologies develops neuroprosthetic interfaces that translate nerve and muscle signals into precise, multi‑degree‑of‑freedom control of prosthetic limbs. Their wearable External Sensing Unit captures high‑fidelity signals via percutaneous wires and wirelessly drives simultaneous finger and wrist movements, with a fully implantable version planned for long‑term use.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with upper‑limb loss often rely on prosthetic devices that require cumbersome external controllers or limited command sets, resulting in unintuitive operation and restricted functional capabilities such as simultaneous finger and wrist movements.
Solution
Blue Arbor Technologies creates neuroprosthetic interfaces that capture voluntary nerve and muscle signals and translate them into precise, multi‑degree‑of‑freedom control of prosthetic limbs. The RESTORE External Sensing Unit (ESU) is a wearable arm‑band device that connects to fine percutaneous wires, records biological motor commands, and wirelessly transmits them to a receiver in the prosthetic hand, enabling intuitive, simultaneous finger and wrist actions. The system features long battery life and wireless induction charging for convenient daily use. An upcoming fully implantable Internal Sensing Unit (ISU) will provide a permanent, minimally invasive solution for long‑term, naturalistic prosthetic control.
Target Audience
Primary customers are prosthetic manufacturers, rehabilitation clinics, and amputees seeking advanced, intuitive control of multi‑joint prosthetic limbs.
Features
- Wearable ESU with percutaneous wire interface that captures high‑fidelity nerve and muscle signals
- Wireless transmission of motor commands to the prosthetic hand’s receiver for real‑time control
- Ability to execute simultaneous individual finger and wrist movements, supporting complex grasp patterns
- Arm‑band housing with secure wire management and wireless induction charging for extended battery life
- Planned fully implantable ISU offering chronic, fully internal signal acquisition without external hardware