Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with forearm and hand grip limitations often face challenges in performing everyday tasks and participating in recreational activities. Existing assistive devices may lack customization options, hindering both functionality and user satisfaction.
Solution
Macu4 provides modular, 3D-printed ortho-prosthetics designed to enhance the capabilities of individuals with forearm and hand grip limitations. The company offers two primary systems: the Lynk system, a hand orthoprothesis designed to support or replace grip function for those with a wrist, and the Explorer system, an underarm prothesis designed to assist with bi-manual tasks for those without a hand. Both systems utilize a modular design, allowing users to configure devices tailored to their specific needs and activities. The online platform guides users through the configuration process, ensuring a personalized fit and optimal functionality.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with partial or complete hand or finger loss, dysmelia, or other conditions causing hand and forearm limitations, as well as occupational therapists and prosthetists seeking customizable solutions for their patients.
Features
- Modular design for both hand (Lynk) and underarm (Explorer) systems, enabling activity-specific customization
- 3D-printed components for lightweight construction and precise fit
- Online configuration platform for personalized device design
- Lynk system features include various modules such as Clic, Hold, Hook, and Push, each designed for specific gripping or support functions
- Explorer system features include modules such as Ball, Bike, Hold, Pinch, Swim, and Twin, each designed for specific activities
- Both systems offer a range of accessories, including cuffs, covers, and interfaces, to enhance comfort and functionality
- The Lynk system's modules are compatible with custom-made cuffs when used with the Lynk Interface
- Explorer system's modules are compatible with custom-made prosthesis shafts that use a standard M12 x 1.5 or 1/2-20'' thread