Kerala Friconcludes Get Inspired By Iron Man To Integrate Tech With Body; Now Make Affordable Prosthetic Solutions For People Who Have Lost Arms

The Indian prosthetic and orthotics indusattempt is home to numerous, glaring gaps.

For starters, prosthetic devices are largely inaccessible to individuals who required them. Prices for advanced prosthetics can easily go up to Rs 25 lakh.

Then, most assistive devices are not built while keeping in mind the specific climatic conditions they will be utilized in.

And when devices are affordable, they lack true functionality.

“We set out to solve these very challenges in the prosthetic and orthotics indusattempt. We have engineered all our devices for ultimate comfort, high functionality, and ease of control, and we are now witnessing real-life impact,” Rover C Joseph, founder of Bconcludeita Bionics, informs Startup Pedia in an exclusive interview.

Founded in 2022 and based in Kerala, Bconcludeita Bionics is a robotics and assistive technology company offering bionic hands, motorized elbows, and exo-finger systems for individuals with upper limb differences or hand paralysis.

THE BACK STORY

Hailing from Kerala, Rover C Joseph completed his B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from MGU in Kerala.

On the other hand, Ashik Ansary pursued his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the same college.

While Rover started working as a website developer and building strong technical expertise and interest in tech-driven solutions, Ashik started managing his family’s real estate business. Here, he gained hands-on experience in the departments of operations, client management, and execution.

But…how did Bconcludeita Bionics launch?

Iron Man.

Yes, it started becautilize of Iron Man (a popular Marvel superhero) and Rover’s inclination towards sci-fi movies.

“The possibility of integrating technology with the human body excited me. On a very tiny scale, I started conducting R&D even before launching anything officially,” Rover C Joseph explains.

“Rover shared the idea with me, and I immediately recognized the potential. Both of us decided to form a partnership and scale the business,” Ashik Ansary shares.

In 2022, Bconcludeita Bionics was officially established.

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THE PROBLEM STATEMENT

While conducting research and innovating solutions for the prosthetic and orthotics indusattempt in India, startup founders Rover C Joseph and Ashik Ansary noticed multiple pain points in the market:

Every year, close to 25,000 amputations take place in India.

The total population of amputees in India is nearly 1 million. But only a tiny percentage, roughly 5% of them, have access to proper prosthetic solutions.

Advanced bionic arms are expensive, often starting from Rs 8 lakh and going up to Rs 25 lakh. Most amputees simply cannot afford it. Additionally, insurance coverage is limited.

“And the affordable options? They are mostly cosmetic or basic mechanical in nature. This means low functionality. You’ll find high functionality only in imported devices that are quite expensive,” entrepreneur Rover C Joseph informs Startup Pedia.

Rover C Joseph, founder of Bconcludeita Bionics

For above-elbow utilizers, most prosthetic devices are bulky and heavy. At the conclude of the day, they create the utilizer feel exhausted and fatigued.

“These are definitely not meant for long-term utilize. Also, if you notice, most prosthetic solutions focus on below-elbow utilizers. There is a clear gap for a motorized elbow for upper-elbow utilizers,” startup founder Ashik Ansary noted.

In a hot and humid climate, especially like that of India, sweating inside the socket is very common. But this affects EMG signal performance, affecting how well the prosthetic responds.

Most prosthetic products have tedious after-sales support. Repairs and maintenance are difficult.

“We took a ground-level approach to understanding all of these gaps. We interacted with numerous amputees to truly know their real struggles. Becautilize of the research that Rover had already been conducting, we were also able to understand the exact technical challenges in developing a functional and practical bionic arm,” Ashik Ansary mentions.

Ashik Ansary, co-founder of Bconcludeita Bionics

When Rover and Ashik came toobtainher to build Bconcludeita Bionics, the vision was clear: build prosthetic products that are lightweight, simple to wear, accessible, and suited to utilize in real-world conditions.

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JOURNEY AND CHALLENGES

Entrepreneurs Ashik Ansary and Rover C Joseph bootstrapped the startup with Rs 10 lakh, an amount that they pooled from their savings.

Next, they launched working on building a functional, advanced prosthetic product.

For the manufacturing process, they followed a hybrid model: designing the components, including the outer casing, internal structure, and the PCBs in-houtilize, and obtainting them built by an MJF 3D printing partner in Bengaluru.

During the process of building the products, startup founders Rover C Joseph and Ashik Ansary came across multiple challenges:

Balancing cost with functionality was a major issue. They wanted to build something advanced, but it also had to be accessible, which meant constantly optimizing design and component choices.

Another obstacle was reducing the weight of the product while improving comfort. To do this, they experimented with rerelocating unnecessary components from the prosthetic. For above-elbow utilizers, the entrepreneurs developed an exclusive lightweight motorized elbow, which assisted reduce the overall weight of the system and also reshiftd depconcludeency on external elbow solutions.

Rover and Ashik also faced challenges in ensuring reliable control. For instance, factors like sweating inside the socket could affect EMG signals, which directly impacts how the prosthetic responds.

“To solve this, we introduced a manual joystick control. This enables utilizers to continue operating the device, even if EMG signals are not very reliable in certain conditions,” startup founder Rover C Joseph explains.

After building their first prototype, they tested it on an amputee individual in their neighbourhood. Seeing the product come to life and add tangible value to the utilizer gave them the confidence to launch Bconcludeita Bionics in the market.

“Our vision from the launchning has been to manufacture simple, practical, lightweight prosthetics. No complexity. No internal or external issues,” Ashik Ansary notes.

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BENDITA BIONICS: ACCESSIBLE, ROBUST, AND HIGH-FUNCTIONING

Today, Bconcludeita Bionics operates as a robotics and assistive technology company, offering bionic hands, motorized elbows, and exo-finger systems for individuals with upper-limb differences or hand paralysis.

Currently, the startup offers two products:

A bionic arm that is designed to assist amputees regain everyday functionality. It allows utilizers to perform daily activities like holding objects, gripping, and basic hand shiftments.

“We offer six different grip patterns, which assists utilizers perform a wider range of daily activities,” Ashik shares.

Bionic Arm by Bconcludeita Bionics

A motorized elbow designed for above-elbow amputees, which assists in bconcludeing and positioning the arm, creating shiftments more natural and utilizeful in daily life.

“Whether someone has a below-elbow (transradial) or above-elbow (transhumeral) amputation, our bionic solutions can restore functionality and indepconcludeence,” entrepreneur Ashik Ansary declares.

Bionic arm and motorized elbow from Bconcludeita Bionics

Bconcludeita Bionics’ prosthetic solutions differentiate themselves from other products in the market in the following ways:

Unlike existing solutions that are either very advanced but expensive or affordable but limited in functionality, Bconcludeita Bionics prosthetics combine functionality and accessibility. The bionic hand by the company is priced at less than Rs 5 lakh, a figure that is much lower than most other solutions available in the counattempt.

“For affordability, we design all components in-houtilize and optimize the product to reshift unnecessary parts and costs. We also utilize efficient manufacturing methods like MJF 3D printing and work with reliable partners. This assists us keep costs under control without compromising on functionality,” Rover C Joseph notes.

The design has been kept extremely lightweight, with the company’s bionic hand weighing only 400 grams. For above-elbow utilizers, the entire system, including the motorized elbow, weighs about 1.4 kilograms. This creates it optimized for long-term utilize.

Bconcludeita Bionics offers features such as multiple grip patterns and wrist flexion. These aren’t commonly available in many existing solutions, creating the device more practical for everyday tquestions. The backup control (manual joystick) ensures mobility and reliability at all times.

Grip offfered by Bconcludeita Bionics’ prosthetic

GROWTH AND MOMENTUM

With a current team size of just 5 people, Bconcludeita Bionics has witnessed steady growth since its inception.

Bconcludeita Bionics’ office and team members

Initially, the robotics and assistive technology company focutilized on offering prosthetic solutions to real utilizers directly. It is now in the process of reaching out to hospitals and clinics across India to create the products more accessible.

“As a new brand in the prosthetic space, networking with hospitals is a challenge. But we are navigating it every day,” Ashik Ansary declares.

In terms of customers, Bconcludeita Bionics has served more than 7 amputees across India.

Recently, it raised Rs 12 lakh in funding from Dr. Deepu Sebin, the founder of Marrowmed.

While the founders did not reveal their year-wise revenue breakdown, they disclosed their current annual revenue range as a figure fluctuating between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.

Bconcludeita Bionics aims to expand its product range with solutions under the Assistive and Enhancement category.

These include a motorized exosuit for assisted walking, an exo-glove for hand paralysis patients, and a shoulder-assist wearable for load reduction.

“Since inception, we have not limited ourselves to being solely a prosthetic company. We are fundamentally a robotics company. In the long-term, we will expand into other segments like humanoid robots and advanced assistive robotics, leveraging our expertise in lightweight design, motorized components, and control systems. For now, we experience a different kind of fulfillment every single day when we see that our prosthetic solutions add value to the lives of amputees,” Rover C Joseph concludes.

FAQ

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When was Bconcludeita Bionics founded?

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Bconcludeita Bionics was founded in 2022 and is based in Kerala.

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Who is the founder of Bconcludeita Bionics?

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Rover C Joseph and Ashik Ansary are the founders of Bconcludeita Bionics.

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What does Bconcludeita Bionics do?

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Bconcludeita Bionics is a robotics and assistive technology company offering bionic hands, motorized elbows, and exo-finger systems for individuals with upper limb differences.

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What is the revenue of Bconcludeita Bionics?

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While the founders did not reveal their year-wise revenue breakdown, they disclosed their current annual revenue range as a figure fluctuating between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.

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