Human Electronics

What Human Electronics does

Humanelektronik GmbH (trading as Human Electronics) is a privately held German assistive technology manufacturer headquartered in Worms, Germany, founded in 1995. The company designs, builds, and sells specialized input devices, control systems, and rehabilitation electronics for people with severe physical disabilities, including ALS, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, and cerebral palsy. Its core product lines are organized around four functional pillars: eye-tracking communication systems under the SeeTech® brand (camera-based computer vision converting gaze into computer and wheelchair control), wheelchair specialty controls under the Protos® brand (low-force, individually calibrated interfaces including the Nullwegjoystick and compact joystick modules), multifunctional and speech-controlled environmental control systems under the RolliX® and EasyByVoice® brands (phones, doors, lights, TV, blinds, and PC control from a single interface), and physical assistance robotics via the iARM robotic arm. Adjacent PC-input products (Managerboard programmable keyboard, Hera split keyboard, Jumbomaxi large-key keyboard) plus accessories such as iClick/iControl extend the catalogue into workplace productivity and adapted toys/therapy.

Underlying technologies span computer vision for gaze tracking, sensor-based input (tongue pressure sensors in iTongue®, smartphone touch in iCtrl®), speech recognition integrated with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and integration with communication software such as Grid 3 and GoTalk NOW. Sales are primarily direct to end-users and caregivers in Germany via field sales representatives (Außendienst) who provide consultation and on-site fitting, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront on humanelektronik.de, customer success reports, explainer videos, and a dedicated UK Akademie for supported communication training. Products carry assigned German statutory health insurance Hilfsmittel numbers, indicating a reimbursement-based, one-time hardware-purchase revenue model routed through the German sick-fund system; specific unit prices are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Human Electronics

Legal name

Humanelektronik GmbH

Website

https://humanelektronik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humanelektronik GmbH is a German assistive technology manufacturer (founded 1995, Worms) that designs and sells eye-tracking, wheelchair, environmental-control, and robotic-arm devices for people with severe physical disabilities, sold primarily via direct field sales and reimbursed through the German health insurance system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL), Smart Home & Assistive Technology Installation for Aging-in-Place (HSABAJAI), Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

Keywords

• Assistive technology devices
• Rehabilitation electronics
• Eye tracking systems
• Wheelchair specialty controls
• Environmental control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Worms

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of assistive technology devices including eye control systems, wheelchair controls, environmental controls, communication devices, PC input devices, and robotic arms. Products are sold as medical aids (Hilfsmittel) with assigned Hilfsmittel numbers for German health insurance reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Humanelektronik GmbH manufactures and sells assistive technology devices for people with severe physical disabilities, including eye-tracking communication systems (SeeTech), wheelchair specialty control units (Protos), environmental control systems (RolliX and EasyByVoice), a robotic arm assistant (iArm), PC input devices such as special keyboards and joysticks, and adaptive gaming accessories. Products are sold as German medical aids (Hilfsmittel) with assigned reimbursement numbers and are fitted via a field sales team.

Product overview

Humanelektronik GmbH provides assistive technology solutions for people with disabilities, organized into five core product categories: eye-tracking communication systems (SeeTech PRO KEY, SeeTech PRO SYMBOL, SeeTech MOBIL KEY, SeeTech ONLY), wheelchair control systems (PROTOS Rollstuhlsteuerung with Nullwegjoystick and Kompakt Joystick variants), environmental control systems (RolliX Umfeldsteuerung and EasyByVoice speech control), robotic arm assistants (iArm), and PC input solutions (Managerboard, Hera Geteilte Kleintastatur, Jumbomaxi Großfeldtastatur, and iClick/iControl devices). The SeeTech eye-tracking products integrate Grid 3 communication software and can be used for wheelchair control, environmental control, and computer operation. PROTOS wheelchair controls work with the RolliX environmental control system for integrated home automation control. All products are designed for users with conditions including ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. The company also offers the HE-Kommunikator Light II for symbol-based assisted communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SeeTech®: Eye-tracking control system for people with severe physical disabilities, enabling computer and device control through eye movement. Includes SeeTech® PRO KEY, SeeTech® PRO SYMBOL, SeeTech® MOBIL KEY, and SeeTech® ONLY variants.
• Protos®
• RolliX®
• EasyByVoice®
• HE-Kommunikator
• Managerboard
• iArm
• HE Sports

Products and services

• SeeTech PRO KEY 15" Eye-tracking communication system with a 15-inch display, designed for people with ALS, multiple sclerosis, muscle weakness, Locked-In Syndrome, high spinal cord injury, or severe spasticity. Includes Grid 3 communication software, programmable function keys, camera positioning display, and optional infrared/radio device control.
• SeeTech PRO SYMBOL 15" Eye-tracking communication system for users without written language comprehension, featuring symbol-based communication via Grid 3 software with a picture-based interface accessible through eye control.
• SeeTech MOBIL KEY Portable eye-tracking communication system with modular design that can be extended with additional components. Uses Grid 3 communication software and can be controlled via touchscreen, mouse, or eye-tracking when augmented.
• SeeTech ONLY Eye-tracking unit only for connection to existing dynamic communication aids. Software captures eye movements via camera and transmits to connected computer, allowing addition of eye control to existing systems.
• PROTOS Rollstuhlsteuerung Wheelchair control unit for people with limited muscle strength. Features minimal force for operation, automatic calibration to user's abilities with learning capability, waterproof design, and compatibility with chin and hand controls.
• RolliX Umfeldsteuerung Multi-functional environmental and wheelchair control with 4.3-inch color display featuring large icons. Controls phone, TV, doors, windows, lights, and enables Bluetooth hands-free and HID mouse/keyboard replacement for PC. Freely programmable with high contrast display.
• Managerboard Electronic intelligent keyboard with 14 programmable direct manager keys and 95 second-line macro keys capable of executing over 230 keystrokes per press. Supports single-finger operation via electronic self-holding special keys. Made in Germany with 3-year warranty.
• iArm Robotic Arm Robotic arm assistant for people with limited muscle strength due to conditions including muscular atrophy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, ALS, or muscular dystrophy. Features a freely movable arm and hand-like gripper that enables daily activities such as eating, drinking, opening doors, and tooth brushing.
• Hera Geteilte Kleintastatur 16 mm Split compact keyboard with 16mm keys and short 1.6mm key travel for rapid input. Both halves can be positioned ergonomically, and the keyboard is suitable for users with small fingers, dwarfism, or limited extremity movement range.
• Jumbomaxi Großfeldtastatur Large-key keyboard with 25mm key size and 35mm key spacing, designed for people with motor dysfunctions including tremor, spastic paralysis, athetosis, coordination difficulties, foot typing, finger/head stick users, and people with visual impairments.
• Look To Learn Eye-tracking learning software for beginning eye control users, including visual scenes, sounds, and skills categories with video and image personalization features, plus heat map analysis for tracking user development.
• HE-Kommunikator Light II Communication device for aided communication supporting MetaTalk DE software, used by children and individuals with communication difficulties for daily reporting and learning in educational and home settings.
• EasyByVoice Speech Environmental Control Voice-controlled environmental management system enabling users to operate household devices through speech commands, including lighting, doors, windows, TVs, and telephone. Supports automated command sequences such as "Gute Nacht."
• iCtrl Touch Control System System that connects a wheelchair with Android or iOS smartphones for touch-based wheelchair control, developed from tongue-control research at Aalborg University Denmark. Can switch to iTongue tongue control if thumb movement is lost.

Quantifiable outcome

• User with 0.8 second reaction time able to operate SeeTech® eye control
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tobii Dynavox: Global leader in eye-tracking AAC and assistive communication devices. Tobii Dynavox's TD I-Series and eye-controlled speech devices directly compete with Humanelektronik's SeeTech PRO line for ALS, locked-in and high-SCI patients.
• Control Bionics: Australian/US-listed AAC and wheelchair-control specialist using eye-tracking and NeuroNode EMG. Competes head-to-head with Humanelektronik in the severe-disability communication and mobility-control segment.
• Origin Instruments: Manufacturer of HeadMouse, switch interfaces, and AAC input devices. Direct overlap with Humanelektronik's head-control, joystick and PC-input product families in PC-access assistive technology.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based AAC manufacturer producing Grid (Grid 3) software and GridPad devices. The same Grid 3 software that runs on SeeTech powers Smartbox hardware, making the two firms adjacent platform competitors.
• PRC-Saltillo: Major US AAC device and language-system manufacturer (ChatPlus, Accent). Overlaps with Humanelektronik in symbol-based, text-based and eye-controlled speech-generating devices.

Emerging players

• Inclusive Technology: UK supplier of switches, eye-gaze hardware (e.g., EyeGaze Foundations) and learning/therapy devices. Overlaps with Humanelektronik switches, sensors and iClick/iControl accessories used in adapted learning and therapy.
• AssistiveWare: Developer of Proloquo and Keeble iOS AAC apps, often paired with external switches and partner hardware. Adjacent to Humanelektronik's iOS-integrated iCtrl and iPad-based iClick/iControl solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Permobil: Global power-wheelchair manufacturer with integrated specialty controls (e.g., joystick head arrays, ASL switches). Competes with Humanelektronik's Protos wheelchair specialty controls via OEM relationships with chair makers.
• Ottobock: Large German orthopedic and rehabilitation technology company covering prosthetics, wheelchairs, and assistive input solutions. A direct domestic broad-line competitor to Humanelektronik in Hilfsmittel-funded rehab devices.

Others

• Rehadapt (Bingsworth): German manufacturer of mounting and positioning systems for eye trackers, tablets and AAC devices at wheelchairs. Provides the complementary hardware layer onto which Humanelektronik's SeeTech and Protos systems are installed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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