Cometa

What Cometa does

Cometa S.r.l. is an Italian biomedical technology company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bareggio (Milan), Italy, with branch entities registered in Missouri, USA (Cometa Systems, Inc.) and Shanghai, China. It designs and manufactures wireless surface electromyography (sEMG) and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor systems for human movement analysis, including the WavePlus (Class I MDR) and WaveX (Class IIa MDR) receiver platforms and a portfolio of sensors (Pico, Picolite, PicoX, Mini Wave, MiniX, TrackX, WaveTrack, InsoleX BT/RF) spanning EMG, motion capture, and plantar pressure modalities. Cometa's proprietary technical differentiators include patented wireless EMG technology (Zerowire, 2005), IP68-certified waterproof sensors for underwater acquisition, diversity receiver technology, automatic impedance checking, fixed-delay synchronization, and the only commercially available 66-channel simultaneous analog EMG output. In 2021 the company established Myowise, a dedicated dental division commercializing occlusion analysis sEMG systems, and in 2024 expanded into pressure insole products (InsoleX).

The company sells quote-based hardware systems through a global distributor network and direct online quotation, with multi-language support (English, Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese) and dedicated free software (EMG and Motion Tools) bundled with hardware purchases. It maintains deep technical integrations with the major motion-capture platforms — Qualisys, Vicon, Xsens/Movella, Contemplas, Nokov, STT Systems, and GaitRite — and offers a free SDK supporting C#, Python, MATLAB, and C++. Customers span academic and government research institutions (over a dozen named universities and institutes including AIST, KU Leuven, Sun Yat-sen University, the Japan Institute of Sports Science), clinical gait and rehabilitation centers (Bambino Gesù Hospital, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Spalding Rehabilitation, VU Medical Center), and industrial ergonomics buyers in automotive, sportswear, and consumer electronics (Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Adidas, Nike, Decathlon, Fila, Huawei, NEC).

The business model is asset-light hardware sales by founder/CEO Matteo, with no external venture or private equity funding reported, a lean ~12-person team largely recruited from Politecnico di Milano and Bocconi, and operations running under ISO 13485 quality management. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the breadth of OEM partnerships (Myoact, OroMuscles), the validated scientific footprint (hundreds of peer-reviewed publications), and the consistent flow of regulatory-certified product generations indicate a profitable, specialty instrumentation business rather than a venture-scaled enterprise.

Name

Cometa

Legal name

Cometa S.r.l.

Website

https://cometasystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cometa is an Italian biomedical technology company founded in 2001 that designs and manufactures wireless EMG and IMU sensor systems — including the medical-device-certified WavePlus and WaveX platforms — for academic researchers, clinical gait and rehabilitation centers, sports scientists, and industrial ergonomics buyers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless EMG and Motion Analysis Systems

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs (HDAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inertial & Motion Sensors (Accelerometers/Gyroscopes/IMUs) (HDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Wireless EMG systems
• Motion analysis sensors
• Inertial measurement units
• Surface electromyography
• Biomechanics instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bareggio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (EMG and IMU Systems): Cometa generates revenue primarily from the sale of wireless EMG and IMU hardware systems. The company offers multiple product lines (WavePlus, WaveX, Pico, PicoX, MiniWave, MiniX, TrackX, WaveTrack, Picolite, InsoleX) and accessories. Sensors can be combined in various configurations (e.g., up to 36 channels for WaveX). Products are sold globally through distributors and direct inquiries, with pricing quote-based rather than publicly listed.
2. Dental EMG System (Myowise): A dedicated division created in 2021 for dental occlusion analysis. Myowise is sold as a complete set including 4 wireless EMG sensors, software key, charging station, travel case, and pre-gelled disposable electrodes. The product targets dentists for bite and masticatory muscle activity analysis.
3. Free Software with Hardware Purchase: EMG and Motion Tools software is provided free of charge to all customers who purchase EMG systems. This bundles software value into hardware sales while the company monetizes through hardware. Future updates are also free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cometa designs and manufactures wireless surface electromyography (sEMG) and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor systems for assessing muscle activity and human movement. The product portfolio comprises receiver platforms (WavePlus and WaveX) and a family of wireless sensors (Mini Wave, MiniX, Pico, PicoX, Picolite, Picoblue, TrackX, WaveTrack, InsoleX) sold bundled with proprietary acquisition/analysis software (EMG and Motion Tools) and a free SDK for developer integration.

Product overview

Cometa offers a portfolio of wireless EMG and IMU systems for research, clinical, sports, and industrial applications. The core hardware platform consists of two receiver systems — Wave Plus (Class I MDR, up to 32 channels, introduced 2012) and WaveX (Class IIa MDR, up to 36 channels, introduced 2022) — which serve as the central hubs connecting a range of sensor types. Compatible sensors include: Pico/Picolite/PicoX (ultra-compact EMG sensors with integrated options), Mini Wave/MiniX (mid-size sensors with waterproof variants), WaveTrack/TrackX (IMU inertial sensors), and InsoleX BT/RF (pressure-sensitive insoles). All systems are supported by the free EMG and Motion Tools software (version 8) for acquisition and analysis, and the Cometa SDK for developer integration. A dedicated sub-brand, Myowise, addresses dental occlusion analysis using miniaturized EMG technology. A distinguishing feature is Cometa's exclusive waterproof IP68-certified sensor line (MiniX Waterproof, TrackX Waterproof) — the only commercially available truly wireless underwater EMG systems, certified for use up to 5 meters depth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WavePlus Flagship wireless EMG receiver system supporting up to 32 synchronized EMG channels with simultaneous USB and analog output, impedance check, 66 analog connections with 14 ms fixed delay. Compatible with Mini Wave, Pico, and WaveTrack IMU sensors. MDR Class I certified.
• WaveX Cometa's most advanced wireless EMG and IMU system featuring up to 36 simultaneous channels, integrated IMU up to 500 Hz, 40 configurable analog outputs, touchscreen receiver (RemoteX), WiFi memory download, and MDR Class IIa certification.
• Mini Wave Highest-selling Cometa wireless EMG sensor with 2000 Hz sampling, 40 meters indoor range, 8 hours battery life with inductive recharge, 8 hours onboard memory, and flexible cable clips.
• MiniX Flagship wireless EMG sensor with integrated IMU, 15% smaller than Mini Wave, 500 Hz IMU sampling, 40 meters range, 10 hours battery life, up to 36 synchronized channels, WiFi connectivity.
• Mini Wave Waterproof First truly wireless underwater EMG system in the world, IPX7 certified for use up to 1 meter depth. Features fully waterproof capsule, inductive charging, and custom remote controller for asynchronous underwater acquisitions.
• MiniX Waterproof IP68 certified waterproof EMG sensor for underwater use up to 5 meters depth for 1 hour, with all MiniX features plus waterproof capsule, WiFi memory download, up to 18 synchronized channels, and 8 hours internal memory.
• Pico EMG One of the smallest EMG sensors on the market, integrating a 3-axis accelerometer and onboard memory for synchronous data logging in a minimal single-frame casing. Designed for quick placement in clinical gait labs and pediatric applications.
• PicoX Next-generation Pico sensor with integrated IMU up to 400 Hz, closed plastic cover, WiFi download, and 9.5 gram weight. Designed for clinical gait labs requiring speed, ease of use, and low-artifact signals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cometa WaveTrack IMU sensors showed <3% relative error vs. Qualisys underwater motion capture on kicking frequency in freediving validation study (Algourdin et al., 2026, Sensors and Actuators: A. Physical)
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Named customers36 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability10 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QualisyscoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the main manufacturers of camera-based motion capture systems. Cometa systems integrate seamlessly into Qualisys QTM software both via analog (with exclusive BNC panel) and digital integration. TTL trigger synchronization is also available. Cometa has a long-term relationship with Qualisys and collaborates through a common distribution network throughout Asia. Qualisys provides an exclusive underwater mocap system ideal for synching with Cometa's underwater EMG WaveX or Wave Plus sensors.
• ViconcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the most important manufacturers of camera-based motion capture systems in the world. Cometa systems integrate seamlessly into Vicon Nexus software both via analog (through an easy bare wire connection) and digital integration. TTL trigger synchronization is also available. Cometa has a long-term partnership with Vicon, and most European resellers work with Vicon products, making integration a key element to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Xsens/MovellacoreTechnology or IntegrationXsens is the leader in IMU-based motion capture. Cometa Wave Plus systems can be integrated directly into Xsens software to offer a complete solution acquiring both inertial-based motion data and EMG data synchronized.
• MyoactminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman-based company that created an app usable with Cometa's PicoBlue system for EMG biofeedback. The Myoact app allows direct connection with an iPad and includes many clinical protocols, making EMG more accessible for physical therapists and sport trainers.
• OroMusclesminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUS-based company that created an app taking full advantage of Cometa's PicoBlue system, providing biofeedback for athletes and coaches with real-time actionable insights into muscle activity with live biofeedback and instant analysis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BTS Bioengineering: BTS Bioengineering provides integrated clinical gait analysis systems (e.g., Smart-DX, FREEEMG) with wireless EMG and IMU components. It overlaps with Cometa in hospital and rehabilitation lab sales, often as a turnkey system competitor.
• Delsys (Natus Neuro): Delsys is the long-standing global leader in surface EMG sensor technology, offering the Trigno wireless EMG/IMU system used in research and clinical motion analysis. It is the most direct competitor to Cometa's WavePlus/WaveX platforms and serves overlapping research and clinical customer segments.
• Noraxon USA: Noraxon offers the myoMOTION wireless EMG and IMU system alongside motion capture and pressure mapping products. It competes head-to-head with Cometa in research, clinical, sports, and industrial ergonomics segments and bundles similar software ecosystems.
• Shimmer Research: Shimmer develops wireless wearable sensor modules (EMG, IMU, ECG, GSR) primarily for research applications. It overlaps with Cometa in academic biomechanics labs and offers a developer-oriented platform comparable to Cometa's SDK approach.
• Myon AG: Myon (Switzerland) manufactures the aktos wireless EMG system used in research and clinical applications. Myon's products are explicitly referenced in Cometa's integration partner list (via Prophysics ProEMG), confirming direct product overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Vicon: Vicon is a leading motion capture platform (Vicon Nexus) with deep integration with Cometa's EMG systems. As a broad incumbent, Vicon sells end-to-end motion analysis solutions that include or compete with third-party EMG hardware like Cometa's.
• Qualisys: Qualisys is a global leader in optical motion capture systems (QTM) and is simultaneously a Cometa integration and distribution partner. It competes indirectly as a comprehensive motion-analysis platform that bundles EMG peripherals (including Cometa's) for clinical gait labs.
• Xsens (Movella): Xsens/Movella is the leader in IMU-based motion capture (MVN) and integrates Cometa Wave Plus EMG data. As a broad incumbent, Xsens offers a complete inertial mocap stack that overlaps with Cometa's TrackX and IMU components at higher channel counts.

Emerging players

• Artinis Medical Systems: Artinis specializes in wearable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and EMG systems for research applications. It overlaps with Cometa in academic biomechanics research labs and is an emerging competitor for wireless physiology monitoring.

Regional players

• Cometa Systems Inc. (US subsidiary): Listed as a self-reference only where it illustrates the US regional branch; otherwise, comparable regional distributors and integrators of EMG systems (e.g., Biovision, KMotion) operate in specific geographies but were not surfaced as separate comparable peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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