SYLA's team consists of 12 staff members with engineering backgrounds based in Boston, Warsaw, and Kyiv, all dedicated to creating affordable prosthetics.

The SYLA X1 knee is projected to cost around $5,000 to produce, a significant reduction compared to traditional prosthetics that can reach up to $100,000 in the US.

Ukrainian startup SYLA is set to transform the prosthetics industry with its AI-enhanced bionic prosthetic knee, designed to dynamically adjust walking pace.

With a battery life supporting approximately 5,000 steps per charge, SYLA plans to implement a regenerative battery feature akin to those used in e-bikes.

Patient testing for the MVP knee is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and user experience.

Founded by engineers Mykola Lozinskyi and Ilias Abliakimov, SYLA aims to create affordable and innovative prosthetic solutions.

This bionic knee is designed for durability and stability, supporting users up to 100 kg and operating independently of an app.

Unlike conventional hydraulic bionic knees, the SYLA X1 utilizes electric motors and advanced sensors for real-time adaptability and dynamic movement.

Incorporating Inertial Measurement Units and load cells, the knee can monitor movement and adjust to varying terrain and speed.

The modular design of the prosthetic knee allows for easy installation and adjustment by prosthetists in clinical settings.

In collaboration with Running Guy Studio, SYLA is developing textile-dressed prostheses to enhance comfort and allow for self-expression among amputees.

The need for innovative prosthetics is underscored by the estimated 20,000 to 50,000 amputees in Ukraine, alongside 1,558 military personnel in the US who lost limbs in recent conflicts.