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Open Bionics

Corporate marketwearablesmedicalCurated record
openbionics.com

Open Bionics designs and manufactures advanced bionic prosthetic arms using myoelectric control (EMG electrodes) enabling amputees to perform fine motor tasks. The Hero ARM product line uses pattern recognition and machine learning to translate muscle signals into grip patterns. The company operates a US clinic network across 11 states with reimbursement from major insurers including Medicaid and VA/TRICARE.

HeadquartersBristol, GB
Founded2014
Corporate funding$7M
TeamNot listed
Deployments2
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries A
FoundersJoel Gibbard (CEO)
Regions servedEurope, North America
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
LinkedInNot listed
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinewearables

Hero ARM

  • No specifications on file.
Machinewearables

Hero FLEX

  • No specifications on file.
Machinewearables

Hero GAUNTLET

  • No specifications on file.
Machinewearables

Hero PRO

  • No specifications on file.
Machinewearables

Hero RGD

  • No specifications on file.
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-04-01National healthcare programmes (France, Germany, Netherlands, US)clinic_networkNot listed1000Announcement
2024-11-01NHS (all England/Wales/Scotland centres)national_health_serviceGBNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordNatWest (IP-backed loan via Inngot)Crowdcube crowd investorsForesight Williams Technology EIS FundDowning LLPAnanda Impact VenturesRathbone Nominees
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2024-01-01Over 2,000 users across US clinic network in 11 states; reimbursed by United Healthcare, Blue Cross, Cigna, Medicaid, VA/TRICAREOpen Bionics
2018-01-01Named Hottest Startup Founders in Europe at The Europa AwardsOpen Bionics
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Source ledger

7 unique public sources

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Open Bionics receives six figure fundingManufacturing Management · retrieved 2026-07-05
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OPEN BIONICS LTD raised investment - December 2022Crowdcube · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Bionics scores $5.9M Series A fundingSilicon Canals · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Dear NHS, - Open BionicsOpen Bionics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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NHS Policy - Open BionicsOpen Bionics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Bionics commercial deploymentsOpen Bionics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Open Bionics About PageOpen Bionics · retrieved 2026-07-05