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Open Bionics

Techstars '15

Bristol, GB · 1 known investors

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Open Bionics develops 3D-printed bionic hands called the Hero Arm, designed to be affordable, functional, and aesthetically appealing alternatives to traditional prostheses. The company serves individuals with upper limb differences and limb loss, operating in the medical devices and assistive technology space.

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Founders & leadership

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Joel GibbardCo-founder
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Samantha PayneCo-founder

Investors · 1

TechstarsBoulder · $220K

Competitors · 5

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PSYONIC141 shared keywordsPSYONIC develops advanced, affordable bionic prosthetics, including the Ability Hand, a sensorized prosthetic hand with touch feedback for people with limb differences and amputations. Founded out of the University of Illinois, the company works with engineers, clinicians, and non-profits to make bionics accessible.
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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
OPEN BIONICS LTD
Company number
09001817
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 Apr 2014
Registered office
Programme, Tower Lane, Bristol, BS1 2NB
Nature of business (SIC)
74100 — specialised design activities
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 17 Apr 2026 · next due 1 May 2027

Current officers · 6

  • Andrew Bloxam — director, appointed 7 Jan 2019
  • Joel Gibbard — director, appointed 17 Apr 2014
  • Nicholas James Humphreys Hall — director, appointed 9 Jan 2017
  • Hugh Miller Herr — director, appointed 31 May 2023
  • Michael Geoffrey Lewis — director, appointed 14 Sept 2023
  • Samantha Joanne Payne — director, appointed 7 Oct 2016

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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