Delsys

What Delsys does

Delsys, Inc. is a privately held US corporation founded in 1993 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, that designs and manufactures wireless electromyography (EMG) sensors and systems used to measure muscle electrical activity in human movement research, clinical neurophysiology, and engineering applications. Its core technology is the Trigno platform, which combines proprietary parallel-bar electrode sensors, dual-onboard referencing, onboard IMU sensors, and a proprietary RF wireless protocol (2400-2483 MHz ISM band) supporting up to 32 sensors and 128 EMG channels over a 40m+ range with tight inter-sensor synchronization. The product portfolio is structured as a tiered hardware platform — Trigno Centro (flagship, 128-channel), Trigno Lite (entry-level), and Trigno Link (physiological monitoring add-on) — augmented by a family of specialized EMG/IMU sensors (Avanti, Mini, Duo, Quattro, Snap Lead), HDsEMG sensors (Galileo, Maize), and adapters (FSR, Analog, EKG, Goniometer, Load Cell). Software includes Trigno Discover for data collection and analysis, NeuroMap for automated motor unit decomposition (verified at 95% accuracy per extracted motor unit action potential train), the ColorMap topographical HDsEMG visualization, and the Delsys API supporting real-time streaming in Python, C#, Unity, and Linux for OEM, robotics, and XR integration.

The company monetizes primarily through quote-based enterprise sales of EMG systems and sensors, supplemented by perpetual and annual software licenses (Trigno Discover, NeuroMap), API and developer licensing, training and support services, and consumable accessories (adhesive interfaces priced $40-$65 per unit, FSR sensor leads at $18). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales through regional offices in the US, UK, and India, a network of regional distributors (CTTH Group in China, partners in Japan, Spain, France), and a deep integration partner ecosystem co-selling with motion capture, force plate, and physiological monitoring vendors (Vicon, Qualisys, Xsens, AMTI, Bertec, Kistler, ADInstruments, and 15+ others). Primary customer segments are research and academic institutions (Stanford, Harvard, EPFL, UCL, Imperial, KAIST, UCSF, and dozens of additional universities documented in the Delsys Scholar publication database of 8,000+ peer-reviewed papers), neurophysiology and clinical research centers (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, University of Birmingham, University of Copenhagen), engineering and robotics labs (EPFL, KAIST), and corporate R&D departments (Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, DePuy Synthes/Johnson & Johnson). The facility is ISO 13485-certified, positioning Delsys for regulated medical device markets in addition to its research base.

Name

Delsys

Legal name

Delsys, Inc.

Website

https://delsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Delsys is a privately held US manufacturer of wireless EMG (electromyography) sensor systems used by universities, clinical researchers, and corporate R&D labs to capture muscle activity for biomechanics, neurophysiology, and robotics applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biomechanics Research Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical-Grade Vital Signs Monitoring (ECG, SpO2, BP, Temp, Respiration) (HLACAPAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)

Keywords

• Wireless EMG sensors
• Electromyography systems
• Biomechanics research equipment
• Human movement analysis
• Physiological monitoring devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Natick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMG Hardware Systems: Delsys generates primary revenue from selling wireless EMG systems including Trigno Centro (flagship, up to 128 EMG channels), Trigno Lite (entry-level), and Trigno Link (add-on physiological monitoring module). Systems are priced as one-time capital purchases with modular sensor add-ons. The company also sells individual sensors (Avanti, Mini, Duo, Quattro, Snap Lead), HDsEMG sensors (Galileo, Maize), adapters (FSR, Goniometer, Load Cell, Analog, EKG), and accessory consumables (adhesive interfaces at $40-$65).
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Trigno Discover and NeuroMap software are licensed through perpetual or annual licenses. The Trigno Discover offers 30-day demo, perpetual license, and annual license options. Software licenses are required for use of compatible Trigno systems, creating recurring revenue from the installed hardware base.
3. API and Developer Licensing: Delsys API provides real-time streaming access to Trigno data for custom developments in research, OEM, and industry applications. Licensing supports Linux and Windows OS integration for robotics and real-time systems, generating licensing revenue from developers and OEM integrators.
4. Training and Support Services: Delsys provides remote and on-site training sessions to help users become familiar with technology. Support services include software downloads, user guides, compatibility guides, and technical support requests, typically bundled with system purchases or available as add-on services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Delsys designs, manufactures, and sells wireless electromyography (EMG) sensor systems under the Trigno brand, including the Trigno Centro flagship research system (up to 128 EMG channels), Trigno Lite entry-level system, and Trigno Link physiological monitoring module. The portfolio spans EMG/IMU sensors (Avanti, Mini, Duo, Quattro, Snap Lead), HDsEMG sensors (Galileo for motor unit decomposition, Maize for spatial mapping), adapters, companion software (Trigno Discover, NeuroMap), and a developer API for real-time data streaming. Target customers are research universities, neurophysiology labs, engineering and robotics teams, and corporate R&D groups.

Product overview

Delsys offers the Trigno line of wireless EMG systems — a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising three tiers of base systems (Trigno Centro as the flagship high-channel research system, Trigno Lite as the portable entry-level system, and Trigno Link as a physiological monitoring add-on), complemented by a broad ecosystem of specialized sensors (EMG/IMU sensors: Trigno Avanti, Mini, Duo, Quattro, Snap Lead; HDsEMG sensors: Trigno Galileo for motor unit decomposition and Trigno Maize for spatial muscle mapping), adapter modules (FSR, Analog, EKG, Goniometer, Load Cell), and software (Trigno Discover for data collection and analysis, NeuroMap for motor unit analysis, ColorMap for HDsEMG visualization). The Delsys API enables real-time streaming of Trigno data into Python, C#, and Unity environments for custom research, OEM, and industry applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trigno: Product line of wireless EMG systems and sensors including Centro, Lite, Link, and various sensor variants
• Trigno Discover
• NeuroMap
• Delsys Scholar

Products and services

• Trigno Centro Flagship wireless EMG system for unrivaled research quality in human movement, engineering, and neurophysiology applications, supporting up to 128 EMG channels from 32 sensors with 40m+ wireless range, advanced API integrations, high data throughput, and customizable configurations. Targeted at research institutions and large-scale labs.
• Trigno Lite Low-profile, entry-level wireless EMG system delivering research-quality EMG and movement data via laptop or tablet using a USB receiver and Trigno Discover software. Designed as an accessible entry point for human movement studies.
• Trigno Link Wireless physiological monitoring add-on module that integrates EMG muscle activation profiles with VO2 usage, muscle oxygen usage, breathing rate, and heart rate, enabling synchronous physiological and biomechanical data collection via BLE and ANT+ devices.
• Trigno Avanti Sensor Gold standard EMG sensor with incorporated IMU and movement artifact suppression technology, combining superior EMG and IMU data in a single sensor for human movement research.
• Trigno Mini Sensor Compact EMG sensor bridging physiology and technology, designed for applications requiring small form factor with reliable EMG signal quality.
• Trigno Duo Sensor Dual-head EMG and IMU sensor enabling muscle comparisons and co-activation studies, with two low-profile miniature EMG heads for separate muscle pair measurements.
• Trigno Quattro Sensor Advanced 4-channel EMG and IMU sensor offering adaptable muscle tracking for complex multi-site research protocols.
• Trigno Snap Lead Sensor EMG sensor supporting traditional EMG research methodologies with wired lead connections.
• Trigno Galileo HDsEMG Sensor HDsEMG sensor enabling automatic motor unit decomposition, extracting motor unit shapes and firing behavior automatically during isometric and dynamic conditions for neural drive investigations.
• Trigno Maize HDsEMG Sensor HDsEMG sensor providing 16 channels of wireless EMG for real-time spatial muscle mapping (ColorMap) of regional excitation during dynamic movements, producing data-driven muscle images in real time.
• Trigno Discover Software Unified and intuitive software interface for data collection and analysis supporting all Trigno wireless sensors, featuring real-time visualization, HDsEMG ColorMap, custom threshold-based analysis, Trigno Analytics, real-time biofeedback, post-trial normalization, and advanced export options to C3D, CSV, HPF, MATLAB, Python, and C#.
• NeuroMap Software Advanced software for automatic motor unit extraction and visualization that automatically extracts high-yield motor unit action potential trains, visualizes MUAP shapes and firing instances, with verified accuracy averaging 95% for each extracted MUAPT.
• Delsys API Real-time data streaming API providing programmatic access to Trigno EMG data for custom developments in research, OEM, and industry applications across movement and robotics. Supports Python, C#, and Unity on Windows and Linux, with low-latency streaming for adaptive environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Motor unit decomposition verified at 95% accuracy per extracted motor unit action potential train (NeuroMap)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration34 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ViconcoreTechnology or IntegrationVicon is a global leader in Motion Capture Cameras and systems for life science, entertainment, VR, and engineering. Delsys Trigno systems integrate with Vicon motion capture for synchronized EMG and kinematic data collection.
• QualisyscoreTechnology or IntegrationQualisys is a leading provider of motion capture and 3D positioning tracking systems. Delsys and Qualisys co-host user group meetings and provide joint solutions for biomechanics research.
• Xsens (Movella)coreTechnology or IntegrationXsens (Movella) is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics for movement digitization. Trigno EMG integrates with Xsens IMU-based motion capture for combined physiological and kinematic data.
• AMTIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMTI provides precision force measurement technology and load cell systems for biomechanics research. Delsys Trigno integrates with AMTI force plates for synchronized EMG-force data collection.
• BerteccoreTechnology or IntegrationBertec is a leading provider of biomechanics equipment including force plates and instrumented treadmills. Delsys integrates with Bertec systems for kinetic and EMG data synchronization.
• KistlercoreTechnology or IntegrationKistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. Delsys integrates with Kistler measurement systems for comprehensive biomechanics data.
• ADInstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADInstruments is a leading manufacturer of data acquisition systems for life sciences. Delsys held EMG workshops throughout Brazil in partnership with ADInstruments-Brazil team. Exclusive sales and marketing arrangement in Brazil.
• Moxy MonitorcoreTechnology or IntegrationMoxy Monitor continuously monitors muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) levels. Trigno Link integrates with Moxy via ANT+/BLE protocols for combined EMG and muscle oxygenation data.
• PolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolar is a Finnish manufacturer of sports training computers and wireless heart rate monitors. Trigno Link integrates with Polar H10 heart rate sensor via BLE for cardiovascular and EMG data combination.
• JamarcoreTechnology or IntegrationJamar Hand Dynamometer has been used for over 40 years to measure grip strength. Trigno Link integrates with Jamar Plus Digital Dynamometer for combined hand grip force and EMG analysis.
• VO2 MastercoreTechnology or IntegrationVO2 Master provides easy-to-use analyzers for monitoring metabolic response to training. Trigno Link integrates with VO2 Master for combined EMG and VO2/ventilatory data collection.
• OptiTrackcoreTechnology or IntegrationOptiTrack provides industry-leading precision motion capture and 3D tracking systems for VR, robotics, and movement sciences. Delsys integrates with OptiTrack for combined motion capture and EMG solutions.
• TekscancoreTechnology or IntegrationTekscan provides patented force measurement, pressure mapping, and tactile sensing solutions. Trigno integrates with Tekscan systems for combined EMG and pressure distribution analysis.
• Wahoo FitnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationWahoo creates innovative sports training and fitness technology. Trigno Link integrates with Wahoo bike sensors via ANT+/BLE protocols for combined physiological data.
• ContemplascoreTechnology or IntegrationContemplas provides professional video analysis systems for motion analysis. Delsys integrates with Contemplas for combined video and EMG data collection in biomechanics research.
• SimicoreTechnology or IntegrationSimi is the world's most accurate markerless 3D motion capture system, validated against gold standard methods. Delsys integrates with Simi for combined motion capture and EMG solutions.
• Motion AnalysiscoreTechnology or IntegrationMotion Analysis provides motion capture systems with powerful software for data processing and streaming. Delsys integrates with Motion Analysis systems for synchronized biomechanics data collection.
• The Motion MonitorcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Motion Monitor provides turnkey real-time 3D motion capture systems and analysis software for biomechanics research, clinical rehabilitation, and sports. Delsys provides The MotionMonitor Toolbox for Trigno IM sensors.
• CED (Cambridge Electronic Design)coreTechnology or IntegrationCED Signal provides data sampling and analysis features for researchers in a user-friendly environment. Delsys integrates with CED systems for EMG signal acquisition and analysis.
• BoB (Biomechanics of Bodies)coreTechnology or IntegrationBoB is a biomechanical modelling package containing a human musculoskeletal model. Delsys integrates with BoB for combined EMG and musculoskeletal modeling solutions.
• CTTH GROUP (Century Tian Hong Intl. Group Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTTH Group serves as the lead Delsys distributor in China, managing sales, support, and distribution across China and Hong Kong since 2015.
• RSscan BeijingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRSscan Beijing serves as a Delsys distributor in China and Hong Kong, providing local sales and support for Delsys products in the region.
• Trinoma (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrinoma France was announced as a Delsys partner in 2017, providing distribution and sales support for Delsys products in the French market.
• Biomech Solutions (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiomech Solutions is the new Delsys partner in Spain, providing local distribution and support for Delsys EMG products in the Spanish market.
• Trimedica (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrimedica/Delsys conducted a movement analysis workshop in Madrid in May 2016, providing EMG education and training alongside Delsys products in the Spanish market.
• De Luca FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Luca Foundation, founded by Professor Carlo J. De Luca, a pioneer in EMG research, is closely associated with Delsys. Delsys sponsors the ISB Emerging Scientist Award named after Prof. De Luca. Prof. De Luca was a leading researcher in electrophysiology and biomedical engineering.
• ANT+ and BLE Device EcosystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrigno Link integrates with any ANT+ and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) physiological devices including heart rate monitors, power meters, and environmental sensors for expanded physiological data collection alongside EMG.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Noraxon USA: Noraxon is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based direct competitor offering wireless EMG systems (myomotion, Ultium), IMU sensors, and integrated biomechanics software for research, sports, and clinical markets — overlapping almost entirely with Delsys' Trigno platform across customer segments.
• Cometa Systems: Italian-headquartered Cometa manufactures wireless EMG and biosignal acquisition systems (Wave, Pico, Mini) used in research and clinical applications. It is a close substitute for Delsys in EMG hardware and addresses the same biomechanics/neurophysiology buyer.
• BTS Bioengineering: BTS offers wireless EMG (FreeEMG), motion capture, and integrated gait/posture analysis systems for clinical and research applications. It is a direct competitor in wireless EMG and complements the same biomechanics lab stack as Delsys.
• Shimmer Research: Shimmer (Dublin, Ireland) provides wireless EMG, IMU, and biosensor modules widely used in academic research and wearable applications. Its EMG/IMU Shimmer3 platform is a comparable wireless EMG offering in the same research buyer segment.
• TMSi: TMSi (Netherlands) makes high-resolution EMG and EEG acquisition systems (SAGA, Mobi) for neuroscience, rehabilitation, and human movement research. It is a direct peer in multichannel electrophysiology instrumentation.

Emerging players

• Myontec: Myontec (Finland) offers EMG-based wearables and muscle monitoring solutions primarily for sports, rehabilitation, and occupational health, with narrower clinical/sports focus than Delsys but overlapping neuromuscular monitoring use cases.
• Motion Analysis: Motion Analysis (USA) provides optical motion capture systems and software for biomechanics research. It is a listed Delsys integration partner, but on the motion-capture side competes for the same lab budget Delsys addresses.

Broad incumbents

• g.tec medical engineering: g.tec (Austria) is a broader biosignal incumbent covering EEG, EMG, and brain-computer interface hardware and software. It overlaps with Delsys on the neurophysiology/BCI side but is more diversified across biosignal modalities.
• ADInstruments: ADInstruments manufactures PowerLab data acquisition and LabChart software for life sciences, and is also a Delsys channel partner/distributor in Brazil. Its broader biosignal and physiology platform overlaps with the same research buyer Delsys addresses.

Regional players

• Norav Medical: Norav Medical produces wireless EMG and neuromuscular assessment devices primarily for clinical and rehabilitation markets with strong presence outside the US. It overlaps with Delsys on EMG instrumentation but is more concentrated in clinical neurophysiology workflows in select geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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