ALTs
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersKanagawa, Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
ALTs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ALTs
- Legal name
- 株式会社 ALTs
- Website
- https://alts-device.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ALTs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Prosthetic Medical Devices
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- 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), Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN)
Keywords
Where ALTs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kanagawa
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
ALTs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: ALTs generates revenue through the one-time sale of physical hardware products including prosthetic hand units (HuxleyHand, AlternaHand), EMG sensors (MyoScan), and related electronic devices (ChewingScan, VisibleMat). Products are sold directly via the company website with pricing ranging from ¥18,000 for the MyoScan sensor to higher price points for complete prosthetic hand systems. Revenue is transactional (one-time purchase), not recurring. Additional accessories and components (test cables, microcontrollers) provide supplementary revenue. The company also derives revenue from research, development, and manufacturing of artificial limbs and robotics.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | MyoScan EMG Sensor Main Unit — ¥18,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | MyoScanBT+ Microcontroller with pre-written program — ¥21,800 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dual-channel Test Cable Grove-zh×2 — ¥1,500 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
ALTs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ALTs is a Japanese manufacturer and developer of myoelectric prosthetic hands and biosensing hardware. Its core product line includes the HuxleyHand™ and AlternaHand™ prosthetic hands, the MyoScan™ dry-type EMG sensor, the ChewingScan™ ear-hook EMG controller, the VisibleMat™ foot pressure measurement device, and AGsocks fabric electrodes, all designed and manufactured domestically in Kanagawa, Japan, for upper-limb amputees and biosignal research users.
Product overview
ALTs develops and manufactures a portfolio of myoelectric prosthetic hand products centered on two hand units (HuxleyHand™ and AlternaHand™), supported by complementary biosensing technology products. HuxleyHand is the original multi-degree-of-freedom prosthetic hand with independently moving fingers, while AlternaHand is its lighter, simplified successor. The MyoScan™ serves as the core sensor technology enabling all prosthetic hand products to read EMG signals, while ChewingScan™ provides an alternative ear-hook controller for jaw-based operation. VisibleMat extends the biosensing technology to equilibrium measurement. The company focuses on addressing Japan's low myoelectric prosthetic hand adoption rate (2%) through affordable, lightweight, and cosmetically natural solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HuxleyHand™: Multi-degree-of-freedom myoelectric prosthetic hand developed by ALTs, with independently moving five fingers and impact-resistant mechanism.
- AlternaHand™
- MyoScan™
- ChewingScan™
- VisibleMat
- AGsocks™
Products and services
- HuxleyHand A myoelectric prosthetic hand that combines a single-aluminum-plate structure with a dedicated controller; users attach the dry-electrode MyoScan EMG sensor, and five fingers move independently via motor control. Targeted at upper-limb amputees and rehabilitation users seeking a domestically manufactured, lightweight prosthetic alternative.
- AlternaHand A lightweight myoelectric prosthetic hand weighing approximately 300 g, designed as a more compact alternative to HuxleyHand. Built around the same single-aluminum-plate construction, it is targeted at upper-limb amputees who want an even smaller and lighter everyday-use prosthetic.
- MyoScan A dry-type EMG biosignal measurement sensor that uses 1500x low-noise amplification to achieve an industry-leading signal-to-noise ratio without gels or adhesives. Designed for use with ALTs prosthetic hands and as a standalone biosensing input for developers and research institutions.
- ChewingScan An ear-hook-shaped controller that measures EMG signals and converts them into wireless control inputs, enabling hands-free operation of prosthetic devices and other equipment. Targeted at prosthetic users and developers building alternative-control applications.
- VisibleMat A foot pressure measurement mat that visualizes pressure distribution via dedicated software. Used in rehabilitation, gait analysis, and motion research settings.
- AGsocks Thin fabric socks containing integrated textile electrodes that serve as a comfortable, wearable electrode interface for EMG measurement. Designed for users of ALTs biosensing products and rehabilitation/research applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- AlternaHand weighs ~300g — approximately half the weight of a human hand (~700g), directly addressing the weight-related avoidance of myoelectric prosthetics
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ALTs
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ALTs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
ALTs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ibiden Corporation (イビデン株式会社)moderateALTs and Ibiden jointly exhibited at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2022 (July 20–22, 2022) at Tokyo Big Site. For the exhibition, Ibiden provided high-torque motors that enabled ALTs to achieve simultaneous weight reduction and improved grip strength in the AlternaHand prototype. The partnership combines ALTs' prosthetic hand development expertise with Ibiden's motor technology capabilities. This was a co-marketing and co-development collaboration for product demonstration purposes.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ALTs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- COVVI: UK-based designer of multi-articulating bionic hands (COVVI Hand) with independently moving fingers. Closely comparable to ALTs' HuxleyHand/AlternaHand in functionality and target user, though marketed globally with established prosthetist channel.
- Psyonic: US-based maker of the Ability Hand, a multi-grip myoelectric prosthetic hand with touch-sensing fingers. Comparable direct competitor in the affordable myoelectric-hand segment with similar weight and dexterity goals to ALTs' AlternaHand.
- Fillauer: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components, including myoelectric hands, electric terminal devices, and component-level prosthetics. Comparable as a component-and-complete-device supplier in the same DME/prosthetic category.
- Taska Prosthetics: New Zealand-based maker of the Taska Hand, a multi-grip waterproof myoelectric prosthetic. Comparable to ALTs on multi-finger dexterity and lightweight design, with stronger international distribution.
- Vincent Systems: German manufacturer of lightweight myoelectric prosthetic hands with multi-articulating fingers. Directly comparable to ALTs' product line on functionality, weight (~300g class), and target upper-limb amputee customer.
- Delsys: US-based EMG sensor manufacturer (Trigno systems) widely used in research, rehabilitation, and human-performance applications. Directly comparable to ALTs' MyoScan on dry/wearable EMG sensing, though Delsys serves a much broader research-and-clinical market.
Emerging players
- BrainCo: US/China-based brain-computer-interface and EMG-driven prosthetics developer. Comparable emerging player in AI-driven, EMG-based gesture recognition and prosthetic control — overlapping with ALTs' wristband controller and AI gesture-recognition roadmap.
Broad incumbents
- Ottobock: German global leader in prosthetic limbs, including myoelectric hands and arms (e.g., Michelangelo, Bebionic). Directly comparable to ALTs as the dominant imported competitor in Japan; offers broader portfolio but lacks ALTs' domestic cost advantage.
- Össur: Icelandic global prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer (acquired Touch Bionics/i-limb). Sells myoelectric hands internationally and competes in the same Japanese addressable market as ALTs, with deeper clinical and regulatory infrastructure.
- Mobius Bionics: US-based developer of the LUKE Arm, an advanced shoulder-level prosthetic system. Adjacent comparable as a myoelectric upper-limb prosthetic player, though focused on higher-end, more complex limb-loss cases than ALTs' hand-focused portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ALTs social profiles
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Valuation estimate
ALTs leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
ALTs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ALTs M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ALTs
What does ALTs do?
ALTs is a Japanese manufacturer and developer of myoelectric prosthetic hands and biosensing hardware. Its core product line includes the HuxleyHand™ and AlternaHand™ prosthetic hands, the MyoScan™ dry-type EMG sensor, the ChewingScan™ ear-hook EMG controller, the VisibleMat™ foot pressure measurement device, and AGsocks fabric electrodes, all designed and manufactured domestically in Kanagawa, Japan, for upper-limb amputees and biosignal research users.
Is ALTs a public or private company?
ALTs is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ALTs founded?
ALTs was founded in 2019.
Where is ALTs based?
ALTs is headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does ALTs make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are ALTs's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are COVVI, Psyonic, Fillauer, Taska Prosthetics, Vincent Systems and Delsys. BrainCo is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Ottobock, Össur and Mobius Bionics.
Does ALTs have an API?
No public API is recorded for ALTs.
What industry is ALTs in?
ALTs's product category is Prosthetic Medical Devices. 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.