Motek Medical

What Motek Medical does

Motek Medical B.V. is a Netherlands-based (Houten) medical technology company specializing in advanced systems for human movement research and clinical rehabilitation. Founded in 1994 and operating as a subsidiary of the DIH Group alongside entities such as Hocoma AG and the HAI4M consortium, the company engineers integrated hardware-software platforms — including CAREN, GRAIL, C-Mill, M-Gait, and RYSEN — that combine instrumented treadmills, 6-degrees-of-freedom motion bases, 3D motion capture, projection screens, and proprietary software (D-Flow, HBM, GOAT) to deliver real-time biofeedback, immersive virtual-reality environments, and biomechanical analysis for assessment and training.

The company's products are medically certified (FDA, CE) and sold primarily to institutional buyers: university hospitals and research institutions, rehabilitation centers, sports institutes, and military medical facilities. Named customers and installed-base evidence span Cleveland Clinic, Memorial Healthcare Group (Turkey), Military Rehabilitation Centre Aardenburg, BASIC (UK), Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, and Amsterdam UMC. Motek supports its systems through certified operator training, clinical training on demand, and research services, while the Motek Knowledge Platform and webinar series generate a steady stream of peer-reviewed evidence — 262+ literature citations are referenced — that anchors clinical credibility.

Commercially, Motek runs a direct enterprise field-sales model with regional sales contacts worldwide, quote-based pricing for high-ASP hardware systems, recurring software licensing through D-Flow/HBM/GOAT, and professional services tied to installation and training. The combination of regulatory clearance, 20+ years of category leadership, and deep integration with academic research workflows positions Motek as a specialized niche leader rather than a volume player in rehabilitation technology.

Name

Motek Medical

Legal name

Motek Medical B.V.

Website

https://motekmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Motek Medical, a Netherlands-based subsidiary of DIH Group, engineers FDA/CE-certified rehabilitation and human movement research systems combining VR, instrumented treadmills, motion capture, and real-time biofeedback software for hospitals, research institutions, sports institutes, and military rehabilitation facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation technology
• Gait analysis systems
• Biomechanical lab equipment
• Medical rehabilitation devices
• Human movement research

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rehabilitation Hardware Systems: Sale of medical rehabilitation equipment including CAREN, GRAIL, C-Mill, M-Gait, and RYSEN systems. These are medically certified devices (FDA, CE) for clinical and research use in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and research institutions.
2. Software Licenses: Proprietary software including D-Flow, HBM, and GOAT for operating and analyzing data from rehabilitation systems
3. Professional Services and Training: Product training, clinical training on demand, and research services. Motek offers certification programs for operators and dedicated product training by certified instructors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Motek Medical designs, manufactures, and sells advanced rehabilitation and human movement research systems, including instrumented treadmills, motion capture platforms, 3D bodyweight support systems, and biomechanical labs that integrate proprietary software (D-Flow, HBM, GOAT) for clinical gait analysis, balance training, and motor research. The company's FDA- and CE-certified hardware and software are sold to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, university hospitals, sports institutes, and military installations worldwide, with accompanying installation, certified training, and clinical support services.

Product overview

Motek Medical offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and software for human movement research and clinical rehabilitation. The core hardware systems include five major platforms: C-Mill (instrumented treadmill with VR), RYSEN (3D bodyweight support), M-Gait (modular treadmill system), GRAIL (dual-belt treadmill with motion capture and VR), and CAREN (advanced biomechanical lab in Extended and High-End variants). These systems are powered by proprietary software including D-Flow (immersive VR and real-time feedback), HBM (human body modeling), and GOAT (gait analysis). The products work both as standalone assessment and training tools and as integrated systems capable of producing high-demand tasks through interactive, dynamic environments with virtual reality stimulation for rehabilitation and research applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAREN: The World's Most Advanced Biomechanical Lab - a hardware and software system for registration, evaluation and training of functional human behaviour
• GRAIL
• C-Mill
• RYSEN
• M-Gait
• D-Flow
• HBM
• GOAT

Products and services

• C-Mill

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleveland Clinic uses CAREN and C-Mill to assess, train and study rehabilitation patients' mobility in realistic but protected settings, providing a complete biomechanics laboratory in a quarter of the size of a traditional lab
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HAI4M (Human Assist and Interactive Solutions for Movement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotek is part of HAI4M, delivering advanced rehabilitation solutions for clinical, hospital and research markets. HAI4M encompasses companies focused on rehabilitation technology and human movement solutions.
• DIH Group (DIH Medical)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotek Medical B.V. is part of the DIH group. Within the group, services such as IT services are partially provided by different group entities. Motek is part of a larger ecosystem of rehabilitation technology companies under DIH Medical.
• Amsterdam UMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Amsterdam UMC's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine for research on HBM gait analysis and clinical applications. Guest speakers from the institution present research findings in Motek webinars.
• Maastricht UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Maastricht University's Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences. Dr. Kenneth Meijer and Dr. Chris McCrum present perturbation training research using Motek systems.
• University of MelbourneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for human performance research using the CAREN system. University published research report on CAREN applications.
• Srdan Popovic (University of Göttingen/BeMoveD Charité Berlin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport scientist and biomechanics researcher who presents on clinical running analysis and impaired movement patterns using Motek technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reha Technology: Developer of robotic gait rehabilitation devices (e.g., ANDAGO) for clinical use. Competes with CAREN / GRAIL / RYSEN in the advanced robotic-assisted gait and bodyweight-support segment.
• Hocoma AG: Sister company under DIH Group/HAI4M, manufacturer of robotic rehabilitation devices including Lokomat (gait) and Erigo (early mobilization). Most directly comparable peer — same group, same clinical buyers, overlapping gait-rehabilitation category.
• Noraxon USA: Motion-capture, EMG, and biomechanics instrumentation used in clinical and research gait/movement analysis. Competes for the same research and clinical human-movement lab budgets as Motek.
• BTS Bioengineering: Provider of integrated motion-analysis and instrumented treadmill systems for clinical gait labs and rehabilitation research. Comparable to GRAIL and CAREN in target buyer (gait labs, sports, rehabilitation) and integrated hardware-software model.
• Bertec Corporation: Manufactures instrumented treadmills, force plates, and balance systems used in biomechanics research and clinical gait/balance assessment. Closely comparable to Motek's instrumented treadmill and balance training product line.
• Tyromotion: Manufacturer of robotic and sensor-based rehabilitation devices for upper and lower extremity therapy. Overlaps with Motek in advanced rehabilitation equipment sold to hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
• AlterG: Maker of anti-gravity treadmills (Differential Air Pressure technology) used in rehabilitation and sports performance. Adjacent but overlapping buyer profile — physical therapy clinics, sports institutes, and rehabilitation centers.

Emerging players

• Kinesis Health Technologies: Developer of sensor-based clinical gait and falls-risk assessment tools (e.g., QTUG). Overlaps with Motek's clinical balance/gait assessment use case but at lower price points and with software-centric delivery.
• Tekscan: Pressure-mapping technology used in gait analysis and foot biomechanics research. Partial overlap with Motek's clinical gait and force-measurement use cases, primarily as a complementary sensor rather than full-system competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Biodex Medical Systems: Established medical equipment manufacturer with broad rehabilitation and physical medicine portfolio including balance, gait, and mobility devices. Larger and broader than Motek, but overlaps in clinical rehabilitation buyer segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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