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Esper Hand

wearablecommercialby Esper Bionics

Esper Bionics' Esper Hand is an AI-powered, self-learning myoelectric prosthetic hand using about 30 non-invasive sensors and predictive control to anticipate…

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Manufacturer
Esper Bionics
Form factor
wearable
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
4
Website
esperbionics.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Esper Hand, a wearable by Esper Bionics (commercial): 4 verified deployments on record. 3 sources back the record.

Overview

Esper Bionics' Esper Hand is an AI-powered, self-learning myoelectric prosthetic hand using about 30 non-invasive sensors and predictive control to anticipate intended grips; marketed as roughly three times faster than comparable prosthetics, with a waterproof Esper Hand 2 generation.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Sensor suite

~30 non-invasive sensors

Operating speed

roughly three times faster than comparable prosthetics

Autonomy level

self-learning prediction

Form factor

wearable

EMG-controlled prosthesis

Esper describes Esper Hand 2 as a multi-articulating myoelectric prosthetic hand with EMG control, independent motors, and customizable grips (Esper Hand).

Environmental protection

Esper's FAQ states that the large Esper Hand 2 configuration is IPX5 rated for rain, handwashing, and dishwashing, but not submersion (Esper Hand FAQ).

Specs

Class

AI myoelectric prosthetic hand

Feature

self-learning prediction

Sensors

~30

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Esper Hand. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (4)

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Esper Hand on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Esper Hand.

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Sources (3)

  1. https://emag.medicalexpo.com/the-body-is-not-a-limit-with-the-esper-hand-prosthetic-arm/
  2. https://www.esperbionics.com/esper-hand
  3. https://www.esperbionics.com/faq

Common questions

What is Esper Hand?
Esper Bionics' Esper Hand is an AI-powered, self-learning myoelectric prosthetic hand using about 30 non-invasive sensors and predictive control to anticipate intended grips; marketed as roughly three times faster than comparable prosthetics, with a waterproof Esper Hand 2 generation.
How much does Esper Hand cost?
Esper Hand's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Esper Hand from Esper Bionics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Esper Hand actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Esper Hand is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Esper Hand?
Esper Hand is made by Esper Bionics, based in New York, NY, USA.
Where is Esper Hand deployed?
4 verified deployments of Esper Hand are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Germany, Europe, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, USA.
Can you buy Esper Hand?
Esper Hand is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Esper Hand?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable wearable robots to Esper Hand include Synchron Stentrode, Bee AI Wearable, Bee Pioneer, Mentra Live.
How does Esper Hand compare to Synchron Stentrode?
Esper Hand and Synchron Stentrode (Synchron · 5 deployments) are both wearable robots on the DEPLOY registry. Esper Hand has 4 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Esper Hand a top wearable?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Esper Hand ranks in roughly the top 13% of wearable models tracked by the registry.
What is Esper Hand's maturity stage?
Esper Hand is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Esper Hand safe?
Esper Hand has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: wearable

Sources by quality tier

3
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Esper Hand.

Recent coverage

Esper Hand in third-party press

Esper Bionics Opens Pre-Orders for Waterproof Esper Hand 2 Prosthesis - Odessa Journal

May 21, 2025

Esper Bionics announced the new bionic prosthesis Esper Hand 2 - dev.ua

May 21, 2025

Ukrainian Esper Bionics Announces New Version of Its Robotic Arm - Scroll.media

May 21, 2025