Grippy

Robo Bionics

An artificial robotic hand for people with below elbow amputation offering users a sense of touch and grip control

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Product description Brand name and product description

Grippy is a lightweight and affordable, battery-powered 3D printed prosthetic hand with a sense of touch and multi-grip control. It was engineered and built in India for people with below elbow amputation aged 15 years and above.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India with plans to go global after receiving US FDA or EU CE approvals^{Interview with representative}

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The product is distributed by Robo bionics, Medikabazaar, and Medpic.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ 3,000 – 3,500 USD ^{Interview with representative}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

BrainRobotics, BionicM, Atom Limbs, Bionicli

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

It is designed for people with below elbow amputation aged 15 years and above

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The product was 3D printed with polymers and thermoplastics and processed by various additive manufacturing techniques. It was built in India by Robo Bionics as a startup and supported by the Startup India Initiative by the DPIIT, Govt of India to scale up production. ^{Interview with representative}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

The company has 4 Trademarks and 3 Patents Filed.^{Interview with representative}

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product by contacting the manufacturer and booking a demo from the manufacturer’s website

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2021, the company has tested 10, beta trialed 3, clinically testing 15, and made 3 pilot sales. ^{Interview with representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Craftsmanship required

Skilled/unskilled required ability or training necessary to construct and fit a product for a patient

3D printing

Patient satisfaction

% of users reporting being satisfied with the product as determined by independent patient studies

The patient's testimony of satisfaction can be found on the manufacturer's website

Patient compliance

% of patients reporting daily use of the product as determined by independent patient studies

Patients find the product easy to use and interactive, Grippy users can feel the opening, closing and also differentiate between the hard and soft objects handled by the hand as reported on the manufacturer and distributor’s website

Comfort

% of patients reporting comfortable use of product in independent patient studies

Patient confirms the comfort related with the product as reported on the manufacturer’s website

Materials

Polymers and Thermoplastics processed by various Additive Manufacturing Techniques^{Interview with representative}

Water resistant (yes/no)

Amputation level

Below elbow amputation

Weight (kg)

Gripper: 0.25 kg, Battery: 0.9 kg

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Grippy is a bionic upper limb (hand) prosthesis with a 3-cell lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1000 mAh. The battery has a charger with an input of 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A, and output: 9 – 12.6 V DC, 0 – 0.5 A. It also has an operating temperature of 20°C to 60°C. The product weighs 0.5 kg with a load capacity of 0.5 kg (lateral) and 2 kg (downward). It has ingress protection: IP30. The product comes in a package containing 1 gripper, 1 set of sensors, 1 set of feedback actuators, 1 battery, 1 charger, 1 spare glove, 1 dummy battery, 1 set of dummy sensors, 1 set of feedback dummy actuators, and 1 dummy connector. The product needs to be fitted with a customized socket based on the measurements taken from the user by a certified professional.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Image from Medpick

Technical support Technical support provided by

The technical support is provided by the manufacturer. Users can contact the manufacturer on their website for support

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Batteries, gloves, socket

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The lifespan is 3 years without any service and up to 10 years with annual service. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer intends for Grippy hand to be self-reliant, light weight, have a sense of feel and touch, reduced learning curve, and improved ergonomics.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Safety tests and certification by India’s NABL Lab

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

India’s National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Safety Tested and Certified by India’s NABL Lab

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

User customized prosthetic socket

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The product is certified by the Indian National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Safety testing, the product safety was evaluated by the Indian National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

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None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India with plans to go global after receiving US FDA or EU CE approvals^{Interview with representative}

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The product is distributed by Robo bionics, Medikabazaar, and Medpic.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~ 3,000 – 3,500 USD ^{Interview with representative}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

BrainRobotics, BionicM, Atom Limbs, Bionicli

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

It is designed for people with below elbow amputation aged 15 years and above

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

The company has 4 Trademarks and 3 Patents Filed.^{Interview with representative}

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product by contacting the manufacturer and booking a demo from the manufacturer’s website

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2021, the company has tested 10, beta trialed 3, clinically testing 15, and made 3 pilot sales. ^{Interview with representative}

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Craftsmanship required

Skilled/unskilled required ability or training necessary to construct and fit a product for a patient

3D printing

Patient satisfaction

% of users reporting being satisfied with the product as determined by independent patient studies

The patient's testimony of satisfaction can be found on the manufacturer's website

Patient compliance

% of patients reporting daily use of the product as determined by independent patient studies

Comfort

% of patients reporting comfortable use of product in independent patient studies

Patient confirms the comfort related with the product as reported on the manufacturer’s website

Materials

Polymers and Thermoplastics processed by various Additive Manufacturing Techniques^{Interview with representative}

Water resistant (yes/no)

Amputation level

Below elbow amputation

Weight (kg)

Gripper: 0.25 kg, Battery: 0.9 kg

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Image from Medpick

Technical support Technical support provided by

The technical support is provided by the manufacturer. Users can contact the manufacturer on their website for support

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Batteries, gloves, socket

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The lifespan is 3 years without any service and up to 10 years with annual service. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer intends for Grippy hand to be self-reliant, light weight, have a sense of feel and touch, reduced learning curve, and improved ergonomics.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Safety tests and certification by India’s NABL Lab

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

India’s National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Safety Tested and Certified by India’s NABL Lab

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

User customized prosthetic socket

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

The product is certified by the Indian National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Safety testing, the product safety was evaluated by the Indian National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

Other information

None

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