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Ottobock

Germany · Hands & Grippers · private
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Summary

Century-old German prosthetics and orthotics group whose bebionic myoelectric hand (acquired from UK’s Steeper in 2017) offers 14 selectable grip patterns via EMG-signal actuation and modular finger replacement, a widely cited anthropomorphic hand platform for prosthetics-adjacent robotics research.

Notable

bebionic — 14 grip patterns, EMG-driven, modular fingers, 3 wrist variants

Key facts

Headquarters
Duderstadt
Founded
1919
Role
supplier
Category
Hands & Grippers
Sector
Hands & Grippers
Status
private
Employees
~9,100 (2024)
Founders
Otto Bock (historical founder)
Funding
Established, profitable company (EQT among private-equity investors); revenue ~€1.6bn (2024)