This AI-Powered Bionic Arm Costs 10x Less Than Global Prosthetics
Makers Hive Innovations is expanding access to advanced prosthetic care through KalArm, an affordable EMG-based bionic arm designed for upper-limb amputees. By delivering functional mobility at nearly one-tenth the global cost, KalArm enables users to regain independence, livelihoods, and dignity through inclusive assistive technology.
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Sector
Healthcare
Solution
Disability
Technology
Robotics
State of Origin
Telangana
Impact Metrics
One-tenth
the cost of comparable global prosthetic devices.
Independent income
of up to ₹30,000, transitioning from dependence on disability pensions.
Reduced long-term maintenance
and repair costs by enabling component-level replacement rather than full device substitution.
85+ individuals
with upper-limb loss benefitted.
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