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Alt bionics
Our Vision
Alt-Bionics is a medical device company that aims to tackle the problem of high-cost prosthetics by delivering affordable alternatives to the prosthetic market. Our goal is to apply new, advanced, and low-cost technology to medical devices in order to display the capabilities that are similar in both form and function to higher-priced devices. Initially, Alt-Bionics will be manufacturing bionic hands for those with below elbow amputations or congenital disorders. Later, the company plans to expand to other areas of prosthetics.
About us
Alt-Bionics
Alt-Bionics started its journey in January of 2019 at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Every semester, UTSA holds a Technology Symposium where a team of up to four senior students choose a project of their own to research and develop over the course of an academic year. Our team was comprised of two electrical engineers and two computer engineers. We agreed to try and tackle the problem of high cost bionic hands and got to work. Read More
One year later and after over 1500 hours of work, we presented our final product at the tech symposium and were awarded 2nd place out of the 69 participating teams. We had successfully proven that for under $700, we could create a bionic hand that an amputee could control with their muscles.
Alt-Bionics has since become a startup company that is wholeheartedly committed to creating affordable bionic prostheses for those who could otherwise not afford them. We want to challenge the exorbitant prices of current prostheses and show people that technology is now in a place where these advanced devices don’t need to cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Prototype iteration 1. Not our final product. Modified from the “Brunel Hand 2.0” by Open Bionics, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Product and Features
Cost Friendly
Affordability is our goal. Each device is guaranteed to be highly affordable while still adhering to our high standards of functionality.
Haptics
Integrated haptic & visual systems allow the user to receive real-time feedback from their environment, allowing them to better interact with it.
A.I. Enhanced
Machine learning enhanced electromyography prediction algorithms give the user more intentional and intuitive control of the device.
Modular
The Genesis Hand employs a modular finger design that will more readily accommodate ease of repair to both the patient and prosthetist.
Our team
Meet The Experts
Jackson Heinz
Co-Lead Mechanical Engineer
Samuel Woolfolk
Chief Technology Officer & Lead Mechanical Engineer
Ryan Saavedra
CEO & Founder Electrical Engineer
Judith Colon
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Daley
Embedded Systems Engineer
To view the full list of team members please click here or navigate over to our "Team" Page
Institutional & Community
Involvment
Educational Commitment & Support
In our commitment to our mission, Alt-Bionics is also actively providing educational support to college students and those who are interested in learning more about the field of bionic prosthetic devices and other medical devices.
We believe that supporting these students is critical to not only their future, but also the future of engineering.
If you're interested in learning more about the field of bionics, check out our Bionics Engineering page!
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Internships:
Alt-Bionics is Actively supporting the University of Texas at San Antonio with internship opportunities for graduates and undergraduates. We provide these interns with industry experience in both civilian and military environments
Mentorship:
Alt-Bionics is also providing mentorship to Senior Design students in the areas of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Sponsorship:
Alt-Bionics offers sponsored projects to Senior Design teams in the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering disciplines.
Technology Symposium:
Alt-Bionics plans to commit a total of $2,000 Cash and $1000 Cryptocurrency to increase the prize pool for UTSA's Technology Competition in hopes that more students will participate and strive to create something truly extraordinary. Discussions are underway to approve the cryptocurrency donation.
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