Name

Open Bionics

Legal name

Open Bionics Ltd

Website

https://openbionics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bionic Prosthetic Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ), Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN)

Keywords

• Bionic prosthetics
• 3D printed prosthetics
• Myoelectric prosthetic arms
• Upper limb prosthetics
• Assistive robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bionic Prosthetic Device Sales: Sale of bionic prosthetic arms including Hero Arm, Hero PRO, Hero RGD, Hero Gauntlet, and Hero FLEX systems. Devices are sold through owned clinics and partner prosthetic clinics. Pricing varies by device complexity with starting prices around $5,999 for base Hero Arm. Over 70% of US orders are funded by insurance.
2. Clinical Services: Revenue generated from clinical appointments, fitting services, custom fabrication, and ongoing patient support. All initial clinical appointments are offered free of charge.
3. Accessories and Components: Sales of replacement covers, activity attachments, components, and trial kits. Covers available in various designs with 3-month replacement warranty for defects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Open Bionics designs, manufactures, and sells 3D-printed myoelectric bionic prosthetic arms — including the Hero ARM, Hero PRO, Hero RGD, Hero FLEX socket system, and Hero Gauntlet partial-hand prosthesis — for below-elbow, above-elbow, and partial-hand amputees, including children aged 8+. Devices are sold through owned clinics and 800+ partner clinics globally, complemented by wireless MyoPods EMG electrodes, the Sidekick app, activity attachments, and licensed magnetic covers.

Product overview

Open Bionics develops a portfolio of 3D-printed bionic prosthetic devices centered around the Hero Arm ecosystem. The core offering includes the Hero ARM (entry-level multi-grip bionic hand), Hero PRO (advanced waterproof variant), and Hero RGD (rugged high-capacity version), all controlled via MyoPods wireless EMG electrodes. The Hero FLEX socket system provides a modular interface supporting both below-elbow and above-elbow amputees. The Hero Gauntlet addresses partial hand amputees with a body-powered wrist-controlled design. The ecosystem is supported by the Sidekick companion app for training and personalization, Activity Attachments for specialized pursuits, and customizable magnetic covers featuring Disney and gaming licenses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hero Arm: World's most affordable multi-grip prosthetic arm, clinically approved, lightweight myoelectric prosthesis for below-elbow amputees
• Hero RGD
• Hero PRO
• Hero FLEX
• Hero Gauntlet
• MyoPods
• Sidekick App
• MagSwap
• Vortex Covers
• Harlequin Covers
• Regenerate Covers
• AzDeco Covers

Products and services

• Hero ARM World's most affordable multi-grip myoelectric bionic hand, 3D-printed, clinically approved and FDA-registered as a Class 1 medical device for below-elbow amputee adults and children aged 8+. Weighs 280–346g, offers up to 6 easy-to-select grips (fist, hook, pinch, tripod, key, point) with proportional control.
• Hero RGD Rugged, fully waterproof (IPX7) bionic arm built from Nylon PA12 and titanium parts. Carries up to 77 lbs (35 kg), withstands impacts, with shock-absorbing TPU palm and spring-loaded fingers. Features the fastest multi-grip hand with grip closing in 0.4 seconds. Designed for heavy-duty and aquatic use including for military veterans.
• Hero PRO Lightweight, fast, powerful bionic arm with wireless MyoPods integration, waterproof design, and AI-enabled muscle signal processing. Available with officially licensed magnetic superhero-themed plates for aesthetic customization.
• Hero FLEX Modular socket system with BOA dial for on-the-go fit adjustment, lateral-flow ventilations for cooling, and breathable compressible/expandable design. Manufactured via 3D scanning and MJF 3D printing for custom fit. Now available for both below-elbow and above-elbow limb differences, using AI to sync with the user's muscle signals for above-elbow amputees. Compatible with Hero PRO and Hero RGD.
• Hero Gauntlet Body-powered partial hand prosthesis using Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing with sub-millimeter precision. Custom designed for patients with partial hand amputations or congenital limb differences. Controlled by wrist movement (flexing closes fingers, extending opens them) with BOA dial adjustment. Improved hand function in 100% of AHAP study participants.
• MyoPods Completely waterproof wireless EMG electrodes that can be placed anywhere on the arm where muscle signals are strongest, giving intuitive, responsive control. Power Hero PRO and Hero RGD with fully adjustable wireless control and are safe for full water submersion.
• Sidekick App Mobile companion app for Hero Arm users providing training videos, how-to guides, performance tracking, and personalization. Pairs via Bluetooth to the Hero Arm to unlock grip customization, LED brightness, beeper volume, and vibration power adjustment.
• Activity Attachments Collection of interchangeable end-effectors compatible with the Hero FLEX, including Prana (yoga), Rider (cycling), Gripster (rowing/kayaking/weightlifting), Drummer (drumming), Builder (Lego/DIY), Cobra (combat training), Monkey (gymnastics), and Swinger (gymnastics). All waterproof with lightweight titanium inserts.
• Hero Arm Covers (MagSwap) Removable magnetic prosthetic covers with over 50 different colors, designs and textures. Includes officially licensed Disney-themed covers (Star Wars BB-8 and R2-D2, Marvel Iron Man and Spider-Man, Disney Frozen), plus Vortex, Harlequin, Regenerate, AzDeco, Metal Gear Solid Venom Snake, and Deus Ex designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hero Gauntlet improved hand function in 100% of study participants as measured by Anthropomorphic Hand Assessment Protocol (AHAP)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DisneycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing agreement to develop Hero Arm prosthetic covers featuring Disney properties including Star Wars (BB-8, R2-D2), Marvel (Iron Man, Spider-Man), and Frozen characters. Covers available for children and adults, transforming prosthetics into superhero-themed accessories.
• Konami Digital EntertainmentminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership to release official Metal Gear Solid 'Venom Snake' bionic arm cover for Hero Arm. First recipient was Daniel Melville, UK gamer.
• Eidos-MontrealminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership to bring Deus Ex themed covers for the Hero Arm, offering sophisticated adult-oriented design options.
• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on world's first feasibility study for 3D printed bionics arms. Pivotal partnership enabling clinical validation and NHS adoption pathway.
• Insurance Companies (US)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with major US insurers including United Healthcare, Blue Cross, Medicaid, Cigna, VA, Humana to facilitate coverage and reimbursement for bionic prosthetic arms. Over 70% of US orders funded through insurance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COVVI: Leeds, UK-based direct competitor building a multi-grip bionic hand. Highly comparable as a like-sized, UK-headquartered challenger in the affordable advanced bionic hand segment, targeting similar amputee populations and clinician channels.
• Psyonic: US-based startup behind the Ability Hand, a multi-grip myoelectric prosthetic with sensory feedback. Direct competitor in the multi-grip bionic hand category with overlapping target customer (upper-limb amputees) and similar hardware-device business model.
• Naked Prosthetics: US-based maker of body-powered functional finger and partial-hand prostheses. Direct peer to Open Bionics' Hero Gauntlet, both targeting the partial-hand amputee segment with body-powered mechanical designs.

Emerging players

• Esper Bionics: New York/Ukraine-based developer of the Esper Hand, a self-learning bionic prosthetic. Direct peer in advanced multi-grip bionic hands with an emerging-market profile, comparable in stage and product category to Open Bionics.
• Mobius Bionics: US company commercializing the LUKE arm (originally DEKA arm), a sophisticated upper-limb prosthetic. Adjacent competitor focused on high-end shoulder-level prostheses, overlapping with Open Bionics' expanded above-elbow Hero FLEX offering.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics with a broad upper- and lower-limb portfolio (including bebionic and Michelangelo hands). Directly comparable as a competing bionic arm manufacturer, but operates at far greater scale with full-spectrum orthopedic offerings rather than specializing in 3D-printed affordable devices.
• Össur: Icelandic-founded global prosthetics major offering the i-Limb multi-grip bionic hand. Direct competitor in advanced myoelectric upper-limb prosthetics, but with a much broader lower-limb and bracing portfolio that Open Bionics does not address.
• Fillauer: Established US manufacturer of prosthetic components and devices including myoelectric hands and partial-hand prostheses. Comparable as a broad orthopedic and prosthetic component manufacturer with overlapping customer base of prosthetists and clinics.

Others

• BrainCo:

Regional players

• Steeper Group: UK-based prosthetics manufacturer and clinical provider with a full upper- and lower-limb portfolio. Comparable as a regional UK competitor offering prosthetic devices and clinical services, and a potential partner or competitor for Open Bionics in NHS and UK private channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds15 records

Investors15 records

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M&A

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