Joel Gibbard
Co-Founder
Open Bionics
Open Bionics designs and manufactures affordable, 3D-printed bionic hands, specifically the Hero Arm, for below-elbow amputees, utilizing lightweight materials and customizable grip modes to enhance user functionality. The company addresses the high cost and limited accessibility of traditional prosthetics, enabling users to regain independence and perform daily tasks effectively.
- Hardware
- Healthcare Technology
- Medical Devices
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$764.2KRaised 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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Founders
Samantha Payne
Co-Founder
Product
Problem
Traditional prosthetic options are often expensive and lack advanced functionality, limiting accessibility and hindering the ability of below-elbow amputees to perform everyday tasks with ease and precision. Many individuals face challenges in regaining independence and fully participating in daily activities due to the limitations of conventional prosthetic devices.
Solution
Open Bionics designs and manufactures advanced, affordable 3D-printed bionic arms, including the Hero Arm, to enhance the lives of individuals with below-elbow amputations. The Hero Arm utilizes lightweight materials and offers multiple customizable grip modes, enabling users to perform a wide range of tasks with greater dexterity and control. Through innovative engineering and strategic partnerships, Open Bionics aims to make advanced prosthetic technology more accessible and empower users to regain independence and confidence. The company also offers the Hero Flex, an activity arm compatible with over 50 terminal devices.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with below-elbow amputations, congenital limb differences, and upper limb deficiencies, as well as prosthetists and clinicians seeking advanced, affordable prosthetic solutions for their patients.
Features
- Lightweight and breathable design for enhanced comfort during extended wear
- Multiple grip modes easily selectable for versatile functionality
- Advanced features providing sensory feedback through lights, sounds, and vibrations
- Custom 3D-printed socket for a precise and comfortable fit
- Sidekick app providing training videos, how-to guides, and real-time tracking
- Myo-electric control system that responds to muscle signals for intuitive operation
- Optional covers inspired by popular characters from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm
- Reprint service to replicate a well-fitting socket