What AnthroTronix does

AnthroTronix is a woman-owned biomedical engineering research and development company founded in 1999 in Silver Spring, Maryland, specializing in human-computer interface technology for mobile computing platforms and robotic systems. The company operates two principal product lines: digital health, anchored by the FDA-cleared DANA mobile neurocognitive assessment platform used by the U.S. Department of Defense and, more recently, Johns Hopkins Hospital for COVID-19 cognitive monitoring; and defense and security human-machine interfaces, including the Mounted Force Controller, COMMAND system (co-developed with Lockheed Martin), NuGlove instrumented glove, and Vibro-Tactile Feedback Belt. A commercial subsidiary, AT KidSystems, Inc. (launched January 2005), manufactures and distributes the CosmoBot interactive robot, Mission Control accessible computer interface, and the Cosmo's Learning Systems software suite for children with developmental ages 2-to-8.

The company's revenue is generated primarily through federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from DoD, the Army Research Laboratory, NSF, the Department of Education, and NIH, supplemented by commercial product sales through AT KidSystems to assistive technology practitioners, rehabilitation hospitals, school districts, and parents. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales at industry conferences (ATIA, CSUN, BETT, CEC), institutional school-district procurement, online sales via the AT KidSystems storefront, and a channel partnership with HP under the Developer Solution Partner Program. Marketing relies on conference demonstrations, earned media (Washington Post, Time, Forbes, BBC), social channels, and high-visibility recognition including a 2004 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer designation, a 2005 Tech Museum Laureate award, a 2006 Tibbetts Award for SBIR excellence, and a 2008 Inc. 5000 ranking.

AnthroTronix employs 11-50 staff and remains privately held with no disclosed venture or private equity backing, founder-led by Dr. Corinna Lathan (now Scientific Advisor) and Jack Maxwell Vice, with current leadership comprising CEO Abby Thompson, President and COO Charlotte Safos, and Chairman Lanny Raney. The customer base is concentrated across a small number of federal and institutional accounts, and the most recent publicly documented operating milestone is the December 2020 DANA deployment at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Name

AnthroTronix

Legal name

AnthroTronix, Inc.

Website

https://anthrotronix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AnthroTronix is a woman-owned biomedical engineering R&D company developing human-machine interface technology, including the FDA-cleared DANA neurocognitive assessment platform for military and clinical use, defense haptic and robotic control systems, and assistive learning products for children with disabilities commercialized through subsidiary AT KidSystems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human-Computer Interface Technology

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines) (EDAFAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB), Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC), Digital Twins & Scenario-Based Systems Training (Equipment/Process Simulators) (EDAFAJAJ), Technical & Vocational (TVET) Simulations (Welding, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive) (EDAFAJAB)

Keywords

• Human-computer interfaces
• Neurocognitive assessment software
• Biomedical engineering services
• Assistive technology devices
• Military training systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government R&D Contracts: SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grants and contracts from Department of Defense, Army Research Laboratory, National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and National Institutes of Health. Since founding, awarded seven Phase I, three Phase II, and two Phase II plus/IIB SBIR contracts.
2. Commercial Product Sales: Sale of consumer-facing products through AT KidSystems subsidiary including Cosmo's Learning Systems (Mission Control, Cosmo's Play and Learn software, Playground Discovery) to assistive technology practitioners, rehabilitation hospitals, clinics, therapists, special educators, and parents.
3. Software Licensing: Licensing of software products including Cosmo's Play and Learn software and Learning for Children - Exploration educational software.
4. R&D Services: Advanced product development and R&D services supplied to commercial and governmental customers for basic and applied research, military training, multimodal interfaces, mobile computing systems, and experimental design.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AnthroTronix designs and develops systems to optimize human-technology interaction through research-based software and hardware technologies. The company supplies advanced product development and R&D services to commercial and governmental customers across three main product areas: DANA (FDA-cleared mobile neurocognitive assessment), CosmoBot/Mission Control/Cosmo's Learning Systems (assistive technology for children with disabilities), and Mounted Force Controller/COMMAND/NuGlove (defense human-machine interface technology).

Product overview

AnthroTronix is an award-winning engineering research and development company that produces human-centered technology across two main divisions. In digital health, the company offers DANA, an FDA-cleared mobile cognitive assessment platform for military and healthcare use. In educational and rehabilitation technology, the company provides CosmoBot (interactive robot), Mission Control (accessible computer interface), and Cosmo's Learning Systems software suite for children with developmental ages 2-8. For defense applications, AnthroTronix develops the Mounted Force Controller, COMMAND navigation system, Vibro-Tactile Feedback Belt, and NuGlove instrumented glove. The company was founded in 1999 and launched subsidiary AT KidSystems in 2005 to manufacture and distribute products emerging from its R&D initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DANA: FDA-cleared mobile digital health software platform for cognitive function evaluation during treatment for depression, brain injury, and post-traumatic stress. Also known as DANA Brain Vital.
• AT KidSystems
• CosmoBot
• Mission Control
• Cosmo's Learning Systems

Products and services

• DANA FDA-cleared mobile digital health software platform used by the Department of Defense as a deployed diagnostic support to evaluate cognitive function during treatment for depression, brain injury, and post-traumatic stress. Also used at Johns Hopkins Hospital for COVID-19 patient cognitive monitoring.
• CosmoBot A 16-inch high fully interactive robot used for play, education, and therapy. Children control the robot through body movements, buttons, a joystick, or by voice. The system motivates children while collecting data in clinic, school, or home settings.
• Mission Control A unique, multi-functional computer access device equipped with four large state-of-the-art aFFx activators, a built-in microphone, and eight external ports to accommodate additional sensors or attachments. Enables children to access computer games while working on developmental goals.
• Cosmo's Learning Systems Suite of innovative learning tools for children of developmental ages 2-to-8 years, featuring Mission Control and Cosmo's Play and Learn Software. Supports educational and rehabilitative goals.
• Cosmo's Play and Learn Software Software that operates in tandem with Mission Control, allowing children to control the virtual character Cosmo during its adventures. Provides entertaining content while supporting individual educational and rehabilitation goals with customization and data tracking.
• Playground Discovery First software title in the Cosmo's Learning Systems series of educational tools, containing rich graphics with mapping and data collection capabilities.
• Learning for Children – Exploration Educational software program focusing on developmental goals including auditory discrimination, concept formation, visual perception, simple logic and reasoning. Allows up to 25 users and collects performance data.
• Mounted Force Controller (MFC) Isometric (stationary) controller that mounts on the front rail of a U.S. military assault rifle. Uses embedded accelerometers to translate movement of the grip handle into analog controller commands for operating unmanned vehicles and payloads remotely.
• COMMAND (Communication-based Operational Multi-Modal Automated Navigation Device) Integrated system combining ATinc HACS technology with Lockheed Martin's GPS-driven mission planning system. Enables multi-modal interaction for communication and navigation tasks for dismount infantry operations, including instrumented glove, haptic feedback, and automated hand-and-arm signal detection.
• Vibro-Tactile Feedback Belt Haptic interface with tactile actuators spaced radially around the belt to provide alternative or auxiliary feedback. Can integrate with GPS for directional navigation prompts, indicate collision warnings for robotic assets, or convey force information for robotic arms.
• NuGlove Instrumented glove technology for human-machine interfaces, allowing automated detection and recognition of standard hand-and-arm signals, as well as rate and direction of weapon firing. Projects and applications detailed on the company's NuGlove pages.
• R&D Services

Quantifiable outcome

• DANA used at Johns Hopkins Hospital to identify and monitor cognitive deficits in COVID-19 patients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Developer Solution Partner Program member. AnthroTronix and AT KidSystems partner with HP to exhibit assistive technology products at CSUN Conference and other industry events. Products demonstrated in both AT KidSystems booth and HP booth areas.
• Ingeeni Studios, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for CosmoBot system development. Contributed to design and development of the interactive robot product.
• Danya InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb development partner for AT KidSystems website (atkidsystems.com). Developed website in partnership to showcase product features and provide guidance for educators, clinicians, and parents.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMMAND (Communication-based Operational Multi-Modal Automated Navigation Device) system developed in partnership with Lockheed Martin's GPS-driven mission planning and support system. Integrated technology for dismount infantry operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AbleNet: AbleNet is a long-standing assistive technology provider offering switches, communication aids, and computer access devices for special education. Comparable to AT KidSystems products including Mission Control in serving assistive technology practitioners and special educators.
• PRC-Saltillo: PRC-Saltillo manufactures AAC speech-generating devices and language tools for individuals with complex communication needs. Comparable to Mission Control as an alternative access/communication device serving similar assistive technology practitioners and special educators.
• Tobii Dynavox: Tobii Dynavox is a leading manufacturer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and assistive technology for individuals with communication and physical disabilities. Highly comparable to Mission Control and CosmoBot in the special-needs assistive technology market.
• RoboKind: RoboKind produces socially interactive robots specifically designed for children with autism and developmental disabilities in educational and therapeutic settings. Directly comparable to AnthroTronix's CosmoBot in the pediatric special education robotics niche.
• ImPACT Applications: ImPACT Applications offers FDA-cleared concussion and neurocognitive assessment software widely used across sports, military, and clinical settings. A primary direct competitor to DANA in cognitive baseline testing.
• BrainScope: BrainScope develops FDA-cleared, handheld medical devices for objective assessment of brain injury (concussion/TBI) using EEG-based biomarkers. Closely comparable to AnthroTronix's DANA in the FDA-regulated, DoD-targeted brain injury assessment market.
• Cogstate: Cogstate provides computerized cognitive assessment tools used in clinical trials, healthcare, and sports concussion screening. Directly comparable to AnthroTronix's DANA platform in the digital neurocognitive assessment category.

Broad incumbents

• QinetiQ: QinetiQ is a large defense and security technology company with extensive work in human factors, human-machine interfaces, and wearable computing for military applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in defense HMI/R&D where AnthroTronix's MFC/COMMAND compete.
• Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is a global defense prime that partnered with AnthroTronix to develop the COMMAND navigation system. Functions as both a partner and a competitive incumbent in dismount soldier systems and military human-machine interface programs.

Emerging players

• Cambridge Cognition: Cambridge Cognition provides digital cognitive assessment and neuroimaging tools for clinical trials and healthcare research. Comparable to DANA in cognitive testing methodology, though focused primarily on pharmaceutical trial endpoints rather than DoD deployment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AnthroTronix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/111992

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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