Robot model
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…
- Manufacturer
- Esper Bionics
- Form factor
- wearable
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Esper Hand, a wearable by Esper Bionics (commercial). 1 source 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.)
- Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.
Key facts
Sensor suite
Operating speed
Autonomy level
Form factor
Specs
Class
Feature
Sensors
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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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.
Esper Hand on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 24, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Safety record
No incidents on record for Esper Hand.
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Sources (1)
Common questions
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-06-28
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: wearable
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- 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
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Esper Hand from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Esper Bionics Opens Pre-Orders for Waterproof Esper Hand 2 Prosthesis - Odessa Journal
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Esper Bionics announced the new bionic prosthesis Esper Hand 2 - dev.ua
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE1iSC14bWMwWGhveURUdmtQYXA2M0hSbE9hMTNNT3N2T1E4VWIyRTRIOGxTMXpxaWJZYmZ2bUMxcWNFZk96YklUd3AwNXJhT1AxRWY0djl1aV9JQQ?oc=5"…
Ukrainian Esper Bionics Announces New Version of Its Robotic Arm - Scroll.media
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Pushing boundaries of prosthetics, Ukrainian startup Esper Bionics makes cyborgs a reality - The Kyiv Independent
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Dima Gazda - Time Magazine
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Check Out This Cool Robotic Prosthetic Hand That's Powered by AI - GeekTyrant
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An Intuitive Robotic Prosthetic Hand Powered by AI - Laughing Squid
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Bionic prostheses empowering wounded Ukrainian soldiers - Taipei Times
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Bionic Prostheses Empower Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers - VOA - Voice of America English News
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These 14 medical device inventions are the best, Time magazine says - Medical Design & Outsourcing
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Prosthesis of Ukrainian developers is on cover of Time magazine - Еспресо
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Esper Bionics: prosthetic pioneers - Technology Magazine
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/esper-hand.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/2d89470d-4c7f-4124-af56-ae5d31bc6371
- Revision history: /models/esper-hand/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Esper Hand draws attention at the 31st percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among wearable robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 17, 2026