Headquarters: Graz, Austria
Founded: 2007
Status: Private company
Website: tyromotion.com
Founded by: Hermann K. R. Maier and Andreas Springer
Employees: 200-500
Tyromotion is a leading manufacturer of advanced rehabilitation devices and robotic therapy solutions for patients with neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury. Founded in 2007 in Graz, Austria—a region renowned for its engineering expertise and medical technology innovation—the company combines robotics, sensor technology, and interactive software to create engaging rehabilitation experiences that improve patient outcomes[1].
Tyromotion's products are used in over 500 hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and research facilities across 45 countries worldwide. The company's mission is to make intensive, evidence-based rehabilitation accessible through innovative technology that motivates patients and supports clinicians in delivering optimal care[2]. With a focus on neuroplasticity-driven rehabilitation approaches, Tyromotion has become a key player in the rapidly growing field of robotic neurorehabilitation.
Tyromotion was founded in 2007 by Hermann K. R. Maier and Andreas Springer, both engineers with backgrounds in medical device development. The company's origins trace back to research conducted at the Graz University of Technology, where founders worked on robotic systems for stroke rehabilitation. Recognizing the limitations of traditional therapy approaches—particularly the labor-intensive nature of manual therapy and the challenge of maintaining patient motivation over extended rehabilitation periods—the founders developed a vision for technology-enhanced rehabilitation.
The company's first product, the TYMO system, was launched in 2009 as an upper extremity rehabilitation robot designed for clinical use. This initial development was followed by the AMADEO hand therapy system in 2011, which represented a breakthrough in finger-specific rehabilitation technology. The early years focused on establishing clinical validation through partnerships with European rehabilitation centers and universities.
Between 2012 and 2020, Tyromotion expanded its product portfolio significantly:
The company secured multiple rounds of funding from European venture capital firms, enabling expansion of manufacturing capacity and research and development. Key partnerships with academic institutions including the Medical University of Graz, University of Tübingen, and Imperial College London provided ongoing clinical validation for product efficacy.
In recent years, Tyromotion has focused on:
The company has also established training academies in Graz, Munich, and Chicago to train clinicians on proper use of Tyromotion systems.
TYMO is a versatile upper extremity rehabilitation robot designed for arm and hand motor recovery:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Degrees of Freedom | 3 DOF for arm, 2 DOF for wrist |
| Control Modes | Assistive, resistive, passive |
| Gaming Integration | 50+ therapy games |
| Assessment Tools | Fugl-Meyer, Motor Activity Log |
| Patient Population | Stroke, PD, MS, SCI, TBI |
The TYMO system uses an admittance control framework that allows patients to move within a safe workspace while receiving robotic assistance or resistance. Clinical studies demonstrate that intensive, repetitive task-specific training with TYMO improves arm function in chronic stroke patients[3][4]. The system includes:
Parkinson's Disease Applications: For PD patients, TYMO addresses specific motor symptoms including bradykinesia through high-repetition training programs, rigidity through passive mobilization and stretching protocols, and fine motor control through task-specific hand exercises.
AMADEO provides sophisticated hand and finger therapy with individually controllable finger modules:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Finger Modules | 5 individually controlled fingers |
| Sensors | Force sensors, position sensors |
| Therapy Modes | Passive, active, resistance |
| Assessment | Box and Block, 9-Hole Peg Test |
| Applications | Hand dexterity, grip strength, coordination |
The AMADEO system is unique in its ability to independently move and exercise each finger while providing real-time feedback on force and position. Clinical evidence demonstrates significant improvements in hand function following AMADEO therapy in stroke survivors[5]. The system offers:
PABLO offers multi-functional assessment and training for upper extremity and trunk control:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Sensors | 3D accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Training Modes | Balance, coordination, strength |
| Difficulty Levels | 100+ configurable levels |
| Feedback | Visual, auditory, haptic |
| Portability | Wireless, tablet-based |
The PABLO system uses inertial measurement units (IMUs) to track movement during therapy, providing objective measures of balance, coordination, and strength. The system integrates with the TYRO software platform for comprehensive therapy management.
Diego is a shoulder-arm rehabilitation system:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Function | 3D arm movement assistance |
| Weight Support | Adjustable gravity compensation |
| Control | EMG-triggered, voluntary, passive |
| Applications | Shoulder/elbow rehabilitation |
Myro is an interactive task-specific therapy surface:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Surface | Multi-touch interactive display |
| Applications | Cognitive therapy, visual feedback |
| Games | 30+ cognitive therapy games |
The TYRO software platform serves as the central hub for Tyromotion therapy management:
Maya is a comprehensive therapy planning and delivery platform:
Omego Plus provides gait training across all phases of rehabilitation:
Lexo is a gait training and locomotion system:
Tymo provides balance training and postural control:
Elvis is a standing and balance therapy system currently in development:
Multiple randomized controlled trials have evaluated Tyromotion systems in stroke rehabilitation:
Meta-analysis of Robot-Assisted Therapy (Mehrholz et al., 2017)[3:1]:
Upper Limb Robot Therapy (Lo et al., 2010)[4:1]:
Research specific to PD rehabilitation with Tyromotion devices demonstrates promising results:
Robot-Assisted Gait Training in PD (Gandolfi et al., 2019)[6]:
Balance Training Effectiveness (Yang et al., 2021)[7]:
Evidence for MS rehabilitation:
Research demonstrates that technology-enhanced rehabilitation improves patient motivation:
Systematic Review on Patient Motivation (Hackett et al., 2018)[8]:
Gaming-Based Rehabilitation (Laver et al., 2017)[9]:
Long-Term Follow-up Studies (Brock et al., 2019)[10]:
Tyromotion systems incorporate several advanced technologies:
Tyromotion collaborates with leading research institutions:
| Region | Countries | Installation Count |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 25 | 300+ |
| North America | 3 | 100+ |
| Asia | 12 | 150+ |
| Middle East | 4 | 25+ |
| Oceania | 2 | 15+ |
| Total | 45+ | 590+ |
Tyromotion maintains:
The Tyromotion Academy provides:
Tyromotion devices address PD tremor through:
For bradykinesia (slowness of movement):
Addressing muscle stiffness:
Hand therapy for dexterity:
Comprehensive movement training:
Tyromotion competes with several major rehabilitation technology companies:
| Company | Products | Focus | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reo (Japan) | ReoGo, ReoArm | Gait training | Asian market presence |
| Hocoma (Switzerland) | Armeo, Lokomat | Upper limb, gait | Strong clinical validation |
| Ekso Bionics (USA) | EksoGT | Exoskeletons | FDA cleared |
| Bionik (Canada) | InMotion | Upper limb | Research focus |
| Cyberdyne (Japan) | HAL | Exoskeletons | Advanced technology |
Tyromotion's competitive position rests on:
| Region | Status | Products |
|---|---|---|
| FDA (USA) | 510(k) cleared | TYMO, AMADEO, PABLO |
| CE Mark (EU) | Class IIa medical device | Full product line |
| PMDA (Japan) | Approved | Full product line |
| TGA (Australia) | Approved | Full product line |
Tyromotion is a privately held company. Based on industry estimates:
Tyromotion is investing in several emerging technologies:
Strategic priorities include:
Robotic rehabilitation for improving arm function after stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2017. ↩︎ ↩︎
Effects of robot-assisted therapy on upper limb recovery after stroke. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. 2015. ↩︎ ↩︎
AMADEO finger therapy - Clinical outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. NeuroRehabilitation. 2019. ↩︎
Robot-assisted gait training in Parkinson's disease. Gait & Posture. 2020. ↩︎
Balance training effectiveness in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2021. ↩︎
Patient motivation in robot-assisted therapy - A systematic review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 2018. ↩︎
Gaming-based rehabilitation - Motivation and outcomes. Journal of Digital Rehabilitation. 2021. ↩︎
Long-term outcomes after robot-assisted rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2019. ↩︎