Canadian pioneer of powered bionic prosthetics; developed POWER KNEE, world's first motorized above-knee prosthesis; acquired by Ergoresearch 2013.
Victhom Human Bionics was a Canadian bionics company founded in 2002 in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, specializing in powered lower-limb prosthetics. The company developed the POWER KNEE, the world's first motorized prosthesis for above-knee amputees, leveraging artificial intelligence to replicate natural gait. Victhom held patents in orthotics and prosthetics licensed to Ossur for commercialization.
In 2013, Victhom was acquired by Ergoresearch Ltd. for $4.1 million. Victhom's IP and technology remain influential in the powered prosthetics field.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Motorized AI-controlled transfemoral prosthesis for above-knee amputees, distributed via Ossur.
Contact Victhom Human Bionics
WEBSITE
https://www.victhom.comPHONE
+1 (418) 872-5665HEADQUARTERS
Canada
Company Facts
Founded
2002
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 10-50
Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
-
Funding Stage
Subsidiary / Acquired
Funding Total
$ 4,100,000