For the smart orthosis MotionMate from Powered Orthotics, presented at DLD, Würth Elektronik developed a custom transformer.

Compact, safe, and highly efficient: The flyback transformer from Würth Elektronik was custom-designed for the Powered Orthotics orthosis and operates at 98% efficiency, optimized for serial production.”

Within Reach: The Powered Orthotics orthosis is almost ready for market and aims to enhance the quality of life for more than 100 million people around the world.

User-Friendly Design: MotionMate can be put on independently and operated through a smartphone app (in image: Ryan Alicea, Co-founder & CEO, Powered Orthotics)

DLD Munich 2026, Health Tech: Discussion about the MotionMate active hand orthosis with Alexander Gerfer, CTO at Würth Elektronik eiSos Group (right), Ryan Alicea, Co-founder & CEO, Powered Orthotics, (center), and Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Masia, Professor of Intelligent Bio-Robotic Systems at the Technical University of Munich (left).

Moderator Jennifer Wilton and panel participants discuss the future of robotics and prosthetics.

Alexander Gerfer, CTO at Würth Elektronik eiSos Group: “We are very proud to be part of a project that opens up new possibilities for so many people.”

MotionMate in action: Ryan Alicea, Co-founder & CEO, Powered Orthotics, explains how the promising device works.