Esper Bionics develops AI-powered prosthetic devices, including a bionic hand that utilizes advanced motor control for human-like dexterity and customizable grip. The company addresses the needs of individuals with limb differences by providing prostheses that enhance functionality and improve daily living experiences.
Funding
$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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Problem
Individuals with limb differences often face challenges in performing daily tasks due to the limitations of conventional prosthetic devices. Existing prostheses may lack the dexterity, intuitive control, and adaptability needed for seamless integration into daily life.
Solution
Esper Bionics is developing advanced AI-powered prosthetic devices designed to restore human-like functionality and improve the quality of life for individuals with limb differences. The Esper Hand utilizes a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) based on electromyography, enabling intuitive control and faster response times compared to traditional prosthetics. Through machine learning algorithms and cloud-based software, the Esper Hand adapts to the user's unique movements and learns to predict their intended actions, resulting in a more natural and personalized experience. The hand's lightweight design, modular fingers, and customizable grips further enhance its usability and versatility, allowing users to perform a wide range of tasks with greater ease and confidence.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with upper limb amputations or congenital limb differences seeking advanced prosthetic solutions that offer improved functionality, intuitive control, and a more natural user experience.
Features
- Lightweight design (380g) for comfortable, all-day wear
- Electromyography-based BCI for direct muscle control and faster response times
- Self-learning AI algorithms that adapt to individual user movements and predict intended actions
- Cloud-based platform for continuous software updates and performance improvements
- Modular fingers that enable multiple common grasps, including flexing, pinching, and cupping
- Customizable grips for personalized functionality
- Durable construction using polyoxymethylene plastic, fluoroplastics, nylon, aluminum, steel, titanium, bronze, and silicone
- Available in multiple sizes and colors for a personalized fit and aesthetic