Open Bionics Founders Awarded MBEs

The news comes just days after the company released a new version of their product, the Hero Arm, bringing greater reliability, comfort and quality to their flagship product, with upgrades that include robust laser-sintered frames, innovative socket technology, and new magnetic covers.

Samantha Payne, COO and Co-founder of Open Bionics, said: “I was surprised to receive the nomination. It feels really wonderful to have your work recognised and acknowledged nationally. I’m grateful to be in a position where I believe in the work and I’m passionate about changing the industry and empowering patients. Great companies are built by great teams, so I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on how far we have come. I work with some truly talented, creative, motivated and supportive people within Open Bionics and within the limb different community. A huge thanks to those who have consistently gone above and beyond throughout the journey to build the dream, whatever it takes.”

Joel Gibbard, CEO and Co-founder of Open Bionics, said: “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Open Bionics team, who have worked tirelessly to make prosthetic technology more accessible, useful and empowering for the limb-different community. I’m personally honoured to have been able to lead such a talented team of people, and to have them share my passion for democratising and advancing technology.”