BrainRobotics
BrainRobotics develops and sells the Kneuro microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee to certified prosthetists in the US and EU, targeting individuals with lower-limb limb differences at K2-K4 mobility levels and reimbursed via Medicare L-codes following its 2024 PDAC approval.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersSomerville, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BrainRobotics does
BrainRobotics (legally BrainPortfolio Inc.) is a US-based private medical device company founded in 2015 that develops intelligent microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees for individuals with lower-limb amputation or congenital limb differences. The company was founded by Harvard and MIT alumni alongside experienced prosthetics practitioners and incubated at the Harvard Innovation Lab; it is now headquartered in Austin, Texas (1826 Kramer Lane, Suite A) and operates with 101-250 employees. Its sole disclosed founder and CEO is Bicheng Han.
The company's core product is the Kneuro microprocessor knee (models BR4B and BR4C), which uses an internal sensor network and adaptive hydraulic algorithm to modulate resistance in real time across varied terrain, stairs, and walking speeds. Distinctive technical features include step-over-step stair ascent, automatic stumble recovery, seamless walk-to-run transitions, IP67 waterproofing (1 meter for 30 minutes), a 5-day battery life, USB-C charging, and a 330 lb weight capacity. The device is managed via a companion Kneuro mobile app available on iOS and Android, and a complementary Kneuro Protective Cover accessory is offered. BR University, a free clinician certification platform awarding 1.75 CEUs, is required before prosthetists may fit devices.
BrainRobotics operates a B2B2C go-to-market model, selling hardware to certified prosthetists and clinicians who then fit end users; pricing is not publicly disclosed but reimbursement flows through US Medicare L-codes following PDAC approval dated May 17, 2024. Products are commercially available in the US and EU, with international availability for the Knee Cover flagged as coming soon. Revenue derives primarily from hardware unit sales, supplemented by the training platform that drives prescriber adoption.
BrainRobotics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BrainRobotics
- Legal name
- BrainPortfolio Inc.
- Website
- https://brainrobotics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- BrainRobotics develops and sells the Kneuro microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee to certified prosthetists in the US and EU, targeting individuals with lower-limb limb differences at K2-K4 mobility levels and reimbursed via Medicare L-codes following its 2024 PDAC approval.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BrainRobotics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Prosthetic Devices (Microprocessor-Controlled Lower-Limb Knee Prosthetics)
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- 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
- Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC)
Keywords
Where BrainRobotics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Somerville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
BrainRobotics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Prosthetic Hardware Sales: Sale of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (Kneuro BR4B/BR4C) and accessories (Kneuro Protective Cover). Hardware is sold through prosthetists/clinicians who fit devices to end users. Reimbursement through insurance L-codes (L5828, L5848, L5845, L5856, L5850, L5925 for Kneuro; L5999 for cover).
- Clinical Training Services: BR University provides free clinician certification and training on BrainRobotics products. While the training is free, it drives adoption and ensures qualified fitting of products, indirectly supporting hardware sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Kneuro Microprocessor Knee (BR4B/BR4C) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Kneuro Protective Cover |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
BrainRobotics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BrainRobotics designs, manufactures, and sells the Kneuro microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee (BR4B/BR4C), an intelligent bionic knee with an internal sensor network that adaptively regulates a hydraulic system in real time. The product is sold through certified prosthetists and clinicians in the US and EU, with reimbursement facilitated through PDAC-approved L-codes, and is supported by the Kneuro mobile app and the BR University clinician training platform.
Product overview
BrainRobotics offers a unified prosthetic mobility ecosystem comprising the Kneuro microprocessor knee (BR4B/BR4C) as the core product, paired with the Kneuro mobile app for personalized user control and step/battery monitoring, and the Kneuro Protective Cover as an add-on accessory. A companion clinician training platform called BR University provides certification, CEU credits, and product education. The portfolio is anchored by intelligent, software-driven prosthetics designed for individuals with limb differences, integrating robotics and human-centered design.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kneuro: A microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee featuring an internal sensor network, real-time hydraulic regulation, IP67 waterproof rating, USB-C charging, and a 5-day battery life, designed for users with K2–K4 mobility levels.
- Kneuro Cover
Products and services
- Kneuro Microprocessor Knee (BR4B/BR4C) Intelligent microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee featuring an internal sensor network that regulates hydraulic resistance in real time for K2-K4 mobility users; supports step-over-step stair ascent, stumble recovery, walk-to-run transition, IP67 waterproof rating, 5-day battery life, USB-C charging, and 330 lb user weight capacity (ISO 10328); sold through certified prosthetists and clinicians in the US and EU.
- Kneuro Protective Cover
Quantifiable outcome
- IP67 waterproof rating - 1 meter freshwater submersion for 30 minutes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use BrainRobotics
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BrainRobotics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
BrainRobotics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- The University of Texas at Austin - Texas RoboticscoreAcademic partnership with University of Texas at Austin's Texas Robotics program for research and development in prosthetic technology. Leverages UT Austin's robotics expertise to advance BrainRobotics' bionic mobility solutions.
- TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health SciencescorePartnership with TCU Harris College for clinical research and health sciences collaboration related to prosthetic technology and patient outcomes.
- So Every BODY Can MovecorePartnership with So Every BODY Can Move (SEBCM), an organization focused on advancing prosthetic and mobility access. Supports the company's mission of empowering users through inclusive mobility solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BrainRobotics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Össur: Global leader in orthopedic and prosthetics with microprocessor knees such as the Rheo Knee and Power Knee. Directly comparable as a commercial microprocessor prosthetic-knee vendor selling through prosthetists in US and EU with established reimbursement coverage.
- Ottobock: World's largest prosthetics manufacturer with microprocessor C-leg and Genium knees. Competes in the same K2-K4 reimbursement-driven, prosthetist-mediated channel as BrainRobotics and sets the dominant commercial standard.
Direct peers
- Blatchford: UK-based prosthetics manufacturer with microprocessor knee portfolio (e.g., Orion, Elan). Closely comparable as a mid-sized specialist selling intelligent, software-driven knees via the same prosthetist channel with PDAC/L-code reimbursement.
- College Park Industries: Manufacturer of lower-limb prosthetic components including microprocessor and hydraulic knees. Direct competitor in the prosthetist-fitted, insurance-reimbursed channel with overlapping K2-K4 product targeting.
- WillowWood Global: Prosthetic component maker offering a range of mechanical and microprocessor prosthetic knees. Comparable as a smaller specialist peer in the prosthetist-mediated lower-limb prosthetic market.
- Fillauer: Prosthetic component manufacturer with a portfolio of mechanical and microprocessor-driven knee and foot systems. Comparable mid-sized specialist peer in the prosthetist-fitted prosthetic channel.
Emerging players
- Esper Bionics: AI-driven bionic prosthetics startup developing microprocessor-controlled limbs. Comparable emerging entrant using software-defined prosthetics targeting similar amputee populations and reimbursement-driven commercialization.
- Mobius Bionics: Developer of advanced bionic prosthetic arm and lower-limb technologies emerging from academic research. Comparable as a bionics startup working through the prosthetist channel with similar clinical-software differentiators.
- Unlimited Tomorrow: Maker of 3D-printed, app-customized prosthetic limbs with software integration. Comparable emerging peer combining additive manufacturing with intelligent software to disrupt the prosthetist-fitted limb category.
Others
- Coapt Engineering: Developer of pattern-recognition control for prosthetic arms and legs. Adjacent technology partner in the intelligent prosthetic space, supplying intent-recognition software for microprocessor limbs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BrainRobotics social profiles
Digital presenceBrainRobotics compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
BrainRobotics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BrainRobotics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BrainRobotics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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BrainRobotics M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BrainRobotics
What does BrainRobotics do?
BrainRobotics designs, manufactures, and sells the Kneuro microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee (BR4B/BR4C), an intelligent bionic knee with an internal sensor network that adaptively regulates a hydraulic system in real time. The product is sold through certified prosthetists and clinicians in the US and EU, with reimbursement facilitated through PDAC-approved L-codes, and is supported by the Kneuro mobile app and the BR University clinician training platform.
Is BrainRobotics a public or private company?
BrainRobotics is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was BrainRobotics founded?
BrainRobotics was founded in 2015. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BrainRobotics based?
BrainRobotics is headquartered in Somerville, United States, in the North America region.
How does BrainRobotics make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Prosthetic Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are clinical Training Services.
Who are BrainRobotics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Össur and Ottobock. Direct peers are Blatchford, College Park Industries, WillowWood Global and Fillauer. Emerging players are Esper Bionics, Mobius Bionics and Unlimited Tomorrow. Coapt Engineering is listed as an others.
Does BrainRobotics have an API?
No public API is recorded for BrainRobotics.
What industry is BrainRobotics in?
BrainRobotics's product category is Prosthetic Devices (Microprocessor-Controlled Lower-Limb Knee Prosthetics). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAEAH, Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems), with a secondary code of HLAHAMAD, Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.