What Mobius Bionics does

Mobius Bionics is a privately held medical device company headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2016 by Chris Meek and Dean Kamen to commercialize the LUKE Arm, an advanced modular upper-limb prosthetic system originally developed at DEKA Research & Development Corp. under DARPA sponsorship. The company serves upper-limb amputees, including veterans and individuals with congenital limb differences, and offers three device configurations—shoulder (10 powered degrees of freedom, 4.7 kg), humeral (8 powered DOF, 3.4 kg), and radial (6 powered DOF, 1.4 kg)—incorporating proprietary IMU-based foot controls, multiple grip patterns (Power, Tool, Fine Pinch, Lateral Pinch, Chuck), grip force feedback with an optional Tactor, IP52/IP57 environmental sealing, a compound wrist, and the only commercially available powered shoulder.

The business operates a one-time/perpetual license sales model, with pricing undisclosed and varying by patient configuration. By federal regulation, sales are restricted to licensed healthcare professionals, and the company distributes exclusively in the United States through a certified prosthetist network anchored by Next Step Bionics & Prosthetics and Biodesigns as core channel partners, with Handspring and Arm Dynamics as additional distributors. SoldierStrong functions as a core go-to-market and marketing partner oriented toward the veteran amputee segment. The company employs 1-10 people, has not publicly disclosed any external funding rounds, and DEKA Research retains a meaningful ownership stake.

Operationally, the company is a focused single-product platform with no disclosed diversification beyond the three LUKE configurations, no international footprint, and limited channel breadth. Revenue visibility is constrained by the absence of disclosed unit volumes, pricing, or financial reporting, but the small headcount, narrow distribution, and specialized clinical sales cycle indicate a niche commercial scale.

Name

Mobius Bionics

Legal name

Mobius Bionics

Website

https://mobiusbionics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mobius Bionics commercializes the LUKE Arm, a modular upper-limb prosthetic system with proprietary IMU foot controls, serving amputees including veterans. Founded in Manchester, NH, the company sells exclusively through a certified prosthetist network in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper-Limb Prosthetic Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

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), Amputee & Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programs (HLAFAFAL)

Keywords

• Upper-limb prosthetics
• Powered prosthetic arm
• Medical device
• Bionic arm
• Prosthetic technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LUKE Arm Hardware Sales: Mobius Bionics generates revenue through the sale of the LUKE Arm prosthetic device system. The device is sold as a fully-integrated system in three configurations (Shoulder, Humeral, Radial) through certified prosthetists. Cost varies based on amputation level, socket fitting, training, follow-up care, and ongoing support - determined on a per-patient basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mobius Bionics designs, develops, and manufactures the LUKE Arm, a modular battery-powered prosthetic arm system for adult upper-limb amputees. The arm is sold as a fully integrated package in three configurations (Shoulder, Humeral, Radial) that accommodate transradial, transhumeral, and shoulder-disarticulation levels, and is delivered exclusively through certified prosthetists in the United States.

Product overview

Mobius Bionics offers a single core product line: the LUKE Arm system, a modular prosthetic arm available in three configurations (Shoulder, Humeral, and Radial) to accommodate different levels of upper-limb amputation. The system is delivered as a fully-integrated package ready for fitting by certified prosthetists. Key components include the multi-articulating hand with multiple grip patterns, compound wrist with powered flexion and deviation, optional powered shoulder and humeral rotator, proprietary IMU foot controls for intuitive control, and optional tactor for sensory feedback. The LUKE Arm is designed, developed, and manufactured by Mobius Bionics as a complete upper extremity prosthesis for individuals aged 18 and older.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUKE Arm Prosthetic System A modular, battery-powered upper-limb prosthetic arm system configurable for transradial, transhumeral, and shoulder disarticulation amputations. Available in three configurations (Shoulder, Humeral, Radial) with up to 10 powered degrees of freedom, multiple pre-programmed grip patterns, proprietary IMU-based foot controls, and grip force feedback with optional vibratory feedback. Sold as a fully integrated package exclusively through certified prosthetists in the United States for adult upper-limb amputees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 powered degrees of freedom in shoulder configuration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Next Step Bionics & Prosthetics, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNext Step Bionics is the country's premier bionic and prosthetic provider, offering custom prosthetic services in Manchester, NH, Newton, MA, and Warwick, RI. They provide evaluation, fitting, and ongoing care for LUKE Arm recipients.
• Biodesigns, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA full-service clinical facility providing amputees with advanced upper and lower limb prosthetic systems, including the HiFi Interface with Osseostabilization technology. Biodesigns is noted as the ideal socket platform for the LUKE Arm.
• HandspringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides holistic prosthetic rehabilitation care for individuals with upper limb differences, applying advanced and proven conventional methods to help clients achieve their goals.
• Arm DynamicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides comprehensive, upper-limb-focused prosthetic rehabilitation care to amputees and those with congenital limb differences. Uses an outcomes-based approach to maximize patient rehabilitation.
• SoldierStrongcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerA not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing advanced medical technologies to veterans. SoldierStrong is working with Mobius Bionics to provide LUKE Arms to veterans who have suffered upper limb loss, purchasing arms and seeking donations to support this effort.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• BrainCo: BrainCo develops bionic prosthetic hands with EMG-based control and AI-driven gesture prediction. It overlaps with Mobius on upper-limb powered prosthetics but emphasizes neural-control interfaces and consumer-grade pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Össur: Össur is referenced in the same robotic prosthetic market context as Mobius. It offers a broad upper- and lower-limb prosthetic portfolio, including the i-Limb multi-articulating hand, with established reimbursement support.
• Ottobock: Ottobock is the global leader in prosthetics, including the bebionic and Michelangelo multi-articulating hands. It competes broadly with Mobius across the entire prosthetic portfolio with deep clinician relationships and global distribution.
• Fillauer: Fillauer is a US-based manufacturer of prosthetic components and finished upper- and lower-limb devices. It serves many of the same certified prosthetist channels and competes at the component-and-system level with Mobius' LUKE Arm configurations.
• Steeper Group (Touch Bionics): Steeper Group acquired Touch Bionics, originator of the i-Limb hand, and continues to sell multi-articulating upper-limb prosthetics globally. It is a long-standing incumbent in the powered upper-limb segment.
• College Park Industries: College Park Industries manufactures upper- and lower-limb prosthetic devices and components for the US prosthetist channel. It competes in the same certified-clinic distribution model that Mobius relies on.

Direct peers

• Psyonic: Psyonic manufactures the Ability Hand, a multi-articulating bionic hand with touch-sensing fingers for upper-limb amputees. It directly competes with the LUKE Arm's Radial and Humeral configurations on grip patterns and sensory feedback.
• Open Bionics: Open Bionics produces 3D-printed bionic arms (Hero Arm, Iron Man, Spider-Man themed) for upper-limb amputees. It targets a similar patient segment with multi-grip functionality, though with a lower-cost, lighter-feature approach.
• COVVI: COVVI designs and sells the COVVI Hand, a multi-articulating bionic hand for upper-limb amputees. It is the closest direct competitor to the LUKE Arm in commercially available powered upper-limb prosthetics with multiple grip patterns and app-based control.

Others

• DEKA Research & Development Corp. DEKA originally designed and developed the LUKE Arm under a DARPA contract before licensing/commercializing it through Mobius Bionics. While not a commercial competitor, it is the technology progenitor and a critical ecosystem relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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