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2023: The start of the development of prosthetic legs

The Russian developer and manufacturer of functional prosthetic arms "Motorika" (Skolkovo resident) has begun to develop prosthetic legs. Representatives of "Motor" reported this to Zdrav.Expert on July 18, 2023. According to the company, investments in the direction may amount to several hundred million rubles. The company is looking for developers and partners: the release of the first models is scheduled for 2024.

"Motor" invested hundreds of millions in the launch of the production of prosthetic legs

The first will be a micro-controlled foot module processor , later it is planned to release a knee module, specified in "Motor."

The foot module is the main component that is found in all modular prostheses of the lower extremities. The main volume in state contracts and compensations from the Social Fund of Russia is occupied by prosthetic thighs (53%) and shins (30%).

According to the report of the Moscow Innovation Agency for 2022, 2.6 million people with disabilities of musculoskeletal functions live in the Russian Federation. According to the G.A. Albrecht Federal Scientific Center for the Rehabilitation of Disabled People, more than 42-45 thousand prosthetic legs are installed in the country annually.

"Almost from the very foundation of the company they write to us:" Have you seen your prosthetic hands, and are you not doing anything for your feet? " Unfortunately, we had nothing to offer. Having accumulated experience in the development and production of prosthetic arms, as well as in the rehabilitation of users, we understand that the logical step in the development of the company will be the creation of prosthetic limbs. Therefore, we are announcing a new direction and will consider those projects and teams that are already conducting their own developments, "said Andrey Davidyuk, General Director of Motorics.

"" Motor "in front of our eyes from startup prosthetic hands turns into a global manufacturer of assistance equipment and ecosystems for rehabilitation. I am sure that taking into account the experience in the production of high-tech prostheses, the knowledge of the target audience, the results of working with the system for providing technical and world means rehabilitation of disabled people in Russia , our resident has excellent prospects, "said Yulia Shcheglova, senior project manager. biomedical technology cluster Skolkovo Foundation

In 2014, the Motor team created a children's active traction prosthetic brush printed on. 3D printer The first prototypes received investments, subsequently the project grew into a startup and received the status of a Skolkovo resident. Since 2016, the company has launched full sales and production. Since 2021, he has been conducting research in the field of invasive perception of prostheses: test pilots can distinguish between a solid object or a soft one, as well as its size. As of July 2023, more than 5,700 prosthetic hands have been made for users out of 17. countries of the world

According to Smart Ranking for 2023, Motorica entered the top 8 largest MedTech companies in Russia. Revenue for the 2022 increased 2 times compared to 2021.