Life and Limb

What Life and Limb does

Life and Limb is a Delhi-NCR-based medical technology startup developing myoelectric bionic prosthetic hands and adjacent assistive devices for upper-limb amputees and patients with limited hand/wrist mobility. Its flagship platform, BIONICLI, uses surface Electromyography (EMG) sensors with a dedicated control circuit to drive six actuators, paired with anthropomorphic plastic parts produced via Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) additive manufacturing and personalized through 3D scanning of the user's contralateral limb to match wrist topology and color. Battery power comes from BIS-certified 18650 Li-ion cells (5600 mAh, ~8 hours of use) with a seven-segment state indicator, and the device is designed to ISO/IEC safety constraints including charge-only-when-detached behavior.

The product portfolio extends beyond BIONICLI into the bioClasp family of lightweight myoelectric prostheses (with Digit, Lite, Myo Plus, Pro, and AE variants), the myoConnect handheld EMG mapping device for neuro-surgeons and CPOs, the myoOrthosis powered wrist-hand orthosis for patients with neurological impairment, and an emerging Soft Exosuit built around BLDC actuators for broader mobility assistance. The company makes money through direct hardware sales via a Clinical Pilot Program — limited to 25 BIONICLI units in the current phase — combined with 3D-scanning-driven fitment services and clinician-led validation, operating out of an 8000 sqft Delhi-NCR facility with a stated footprint in 6 countries.

Strategic positioning rests on three Indian government partnerships (BIRAC, MeitY, DST), incubation at SIIC under SIDBI, technology relationships with Portescap (motion components), ASME (engineering standards), and Cornell's Emerging Markets Institute, plus UK Government support via Imperial Enterprise Lab. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, no commercial revenue is reported, and the company has built a portfolio of 11 IPR/patent filings (1 granted) alongside 15 global industry awards, but remains in a pre-commercial / pilot validation stage backed primarily by grants and accelerator support rather than disclosed institutional equity capital.

Name

Life and Limb

Legal name

Life and Limb

Website

https://lifeandlimb.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Life and Limb is a Delhi-NCR medical technology startup developing the BIONICLI myoelectric bionic prosthetic hand and related devices (bioClasp variants, myoConnect EMG mapper, myoOrthosis) for upper-limb amputees and patients with limited wrist or hand mobility, using 3D scanning and Multi-Jet Fusion manufacturing to deliver personalized, affordable prosthetics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetic Devices

NAICS

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

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

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), Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Bionic prosthetic hands
• Myoelectric prosthetics
• Upper limb prosthetics
• Multi-jet fusion manufacturing
• EMG mapping devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. BIONICLI Prosthetic Devices: Sale of bionic prosthetic hands and related devices including bioClasp product line (Digit, Lite, Myo Plus, Pro, AE variants) and multi-articulated prostheses
2. myoConnect EMG Device: BASIC and AD handheld Electromyography mapping devices for neuro-surgeons, CPOs, and fitment experts
3. myoOrthosis WHO Device: Powered Wrist Hand Orthosis device for people with limited mobility at wrist or hand level

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Life and Limb designs, manufactures, and sells user-customized bionic prosthetic hands and related assistive devices under its BIONICLI and bioClasp brands. The company produces myoelectric prosthetic hands using Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D manufacturing and proprietary EMG sensor technology, alongside EMG diagnostic tools (myoConnect) and powered orthotic devices (myoOrthosis).

Product overview

Life and Limb offers a portfolio of bionic prosthetic products centered on the BIONICLI platform, which includes multi-articulated myoelectric prosthetic hands with EMG-based control, personalized aesthetics matching users' opposite limbs, and advanced battery systems. The product line spans multiple variants (bioClasp Digit, Lite, Myo Plus, Pro, AE) addressing different user segments, complemented by the myoConnect diagnostic device for clinical EMG mapping, myorthosis powered wrist-hand orthosis for neurological conditions, and an emerging Soft Exosuit powered wearable robot. The company utilizes Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) manufacturing for plastic components and state-of-the-art EMG sensor technology for prosthetic control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIONICLI: Myoelectric bionic prosthetic hand with integrated wrist joint, multi-articulated fingers, and smart EMG control. Uses BIS certified 18650 Li-ion batteries with 5600 mAh capacity.
• bioClasp
• myoConnect
• myoOrthosis
• Soft Exosuit

Products and services

• BIONICLI Prosthetic Hand Flagship user-customized bionic prosthetic hand with multi-articulated fingers, myoelectric control via EMG sensors, an integrated wrist joint topology matching the user's opposite limb, and Multi-Jet Fusion manufactured plastic parts. Designed for upper limb amputees.
• bioClasp Prostheses New-age, lightweight myoelectric prostheses with enhanced capabilities and options for prosthetic gloves. Available in variants: Digit, Lite, Myo Plus, Pro, and AE, serving different user needs and budgets.
• myoConnect EMG Mapping Device

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 hours of uninterrupted battery usage with 5600 mAh capacity

Segments1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-backed biotechnology research organization providing support and funding for biotech startups in India. Partnered with Life and Limb for innovation in prosthetics sector.
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian government ministry supporting electronics and IT innovation. Provides institutional backing and potential funding for technology development.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian government department promoting science and technology development. Supports research and innovation initiatives.
• Emerging Markets Institute (EMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute at Cornell University focused on emerging markets research and innovation support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Össur: Major prosthetic and orthotics manufacturer offering the i-Limb myoelectric hand. Competes head-on with Life and Limb in bionic upper-limb prosthetics and shares a similar multi-product DME portfolio strategy.
• Open Bionics: UK-based developer of affordable 3D-printed bionic arms (Hero Arm). Closely aligned to Life and Limb's positioning on accessible, personalized myoelectric prosthetics using additive manufacturing.
• TASKA Prosthetics: New Zealand-based maker of multi-articulating myoelectric hands built for everyday rugged use. Direct competitor in the multi-grip bionic hand segment.
• Fillauer: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components, including myoelectric terminal devices and pediatric hands. Comparable mid-size peer in upper-limb prosthetics with similar product portfolio breadth.
• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics including the bebionic and Michelangelo myoelectric hands. Directly competes with Life and Limb in upper-limb myoelectric prosthetics but operates at vastly greater scale with established reimbursement and clinician networks.
• Aether Biomedical: India/Poland-based developer of the Zeus myoelectric bionic hand. Closest peer by geography and product positioning, also targeting accessible advanced prosthetics.

Emerging players

• Coapt Engineering: Specializes in pattern-recognition EMG control systems used inside myoelectric prosthetic arms. Comparable to Life and Limb's myoConnect/myocontrol focus on EMG-based prosthetic control.
• Esper Bionics: Developer of a cloud-connected myoelectric prosthetic hand with EMG-based control. Comparable technology stack to Life and Limb's EMG-controlled BIONICLI platform.
• Mobius Bionics: US company commercializing the LUKE advanced prosthetic arm with multi-articulation. Direct technical peer in next-generation bionic prosthetic hands.

Broad incumbents

• SynTouch (now part of Steeper Group): UK prosthetic and orthotic manufacturer offering myoelectric hands and clinical fitting services. Broader incumbent with overlapping upper-limb prosthetic product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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