2013
Motus Nova Founded
On a mission to deliver neuro-rehab in every home through robotic exoskeletons guided by active-assistance.
Clinically Proven Stroke Rehabilitation
Motus users are reporting recoveries from stroke and other neurological injuries. Get help to reach your recovery goals.
When conventional rehab is too slow, Motus is the answer for neurological injury and stroke recovery: home-based active assistive hand and foot therapy tools. You can get more hours of therapy in addition to traditional rehab whether you are 10 days or 10 years after a neurological setback.
Check out our warriors!
“On the left, before 30 days. On the right, after.”
– Jodi, caregiver to Rob
“30 hours on the Motus Hand in 30 days complete! I am proud of how far my hand brain and I have come.”
– Zoe, PT, DPT
“I have completed the 30 hour challenge on my Motus Hand rehab robot! I’m excited to keep going.”
– Connor
Motus Users are regaining their independence
Trusted by hundreds of clinicians and used by thousands of Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors across the nation
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“patients have easy access to additional hours of therapy that they couldn’t receive”
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“Stroke Patients Turn To Robots To Recover At Home During Pandemic”
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“Because the therapy is done at home…it keeps her from having to drive him to appointments”
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“the at-home robotic arm is restoring her quality of life and sense of self”
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“robots help patients safely do physical therapy during pandemic”
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How It Works in 6 Steps
Step 1
No hassle delivery, easy setup
After beginning your subscription, your Motus will be delivered to your home. You will receive the Motus Hand or Foot and a 23” touchscreen. Set up is designed to be completed with one hand.
Step 2
Onboarding call
During the first week of your subscription, a Therapy Specialist will ensure you are on the right track and answer any questions you or a caregiver may have.
Step 3
More hours = more recovery
Science says hours predicts recovery. Clinical studies (Lang, et al. 2015, Lohse et al, 2014) showcase that higher doses of therapy can result in functional gains. If needed, the Motus will extend or flex your hand or foot similar to a therapist’s assistance.
Step 4
Watch your progress
Brain injury survivors are only getting a fraction of rehab from the healthcare system. With Motus, you can get more hours of therapy on your own schedule. As you continue therapy, you can keep track of your progress by checking your reports on the Motus Screen.
Step 5
Gradually build independence
Motus therapy has proven to be a game-changer for stroke survivors, even those who are 5 or 10 years post-stroke. By dedicating more hours to rehabilitation each week, users have reported remarkable improvements in their hand function like increased range of motion and reduced muscle tone. These results demonstrate the powerful impact of rehabilitation and the effectiveness of Motus therapy in helping post-stroke patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life.
Step 6
Goodbye Motus!
Our ultimate goal is to restore independence to all brain injury survivors. Once you have reached your rehab goals, simply cancel your subscription and return the Motus Hand or Motus Foot.
Consider Motus if you…
Had A Brain Injury 0-20 Years Ago
Brain injury survivors of various ages are seeing success even if their injury occurred 10+ years ago.
“I had a basal ganglia AVM that ruptured April 2006. Now two months in from my starting point the hand mentor and no wrist movement at day one, […] I can eat a sandwich now with two hands!!!”
Heather Daniel
Stroke Survivor
“My husband James played his third round of golf today since having his stroke December 2020. […] He never thought he would be on a golf course playing again!”
Linda Brown
Caregiver
“My son was 2.5 years post-stoke when he started using the hand mentor. Don’t give up.”
Mak Yost
Stroke Survivor
Want Improved Hand Motor Function
Even if you have no movement, Motus users are seeing improvement in motor control.
“I couldn’t use anything on my left side…It’s all about repetition. […] The amount of function I have now compared to what I had right after is probably 80% different.”
Dr. Dan Schlatterer
Stroke Survivor, Orthopedic Surgeon
“…My dad has no movement on his right side. He is now moving his right thumb and first fingers pretty good along with now trying to move his pinky finger a little.”
Stacy Allen
Stroke Survivor
“I am grateful for the positive energy this community brings to the process of getting my groove back. […] I am psyched to be working with technnology on rewiring my movement.
Stacy Kovats
Stroke Survivor
“Before, when I tried moving my hand down at the wrist, it froze solid. Could not do it but I’m starting to see improvements on that!!”
Brandon Rhodes
Stroke Survivor
“Terrell Harris completed the #25hourchallenge (two weeks after we received the unit). The hand mentor has helped him extent his wrist (passive)”
Elena Harris
Stroke Survivor
Want Improved Foot Motor Function
The Motus Foot helps stroke survivors improve walking speed and distance, even if they start with no active movement.
“I lived with foot drop for 13 almost 14 years and I thought I’d never move my toes again. […] The progress is real. […] Eight months after I received my first unit. I averaged about 2 hours a day the first four months.”
Kelli Brandt
Brain Injury Survivor
““I think the motus nova foot mentor is really helping Ivor with his ankle. Today he walked around the cul-de-sac and then rode his ‘bicycle’ for an hour””
Rochelle Phillips
Caregiver
“The Motus Foot really works!!! […] I feel a huge repetition increase in those 8 days in my foot! By the way, I’m almost 16 years post AVM. The brain can heal itself, if you let it.”
Heather Daniels
Brain Injury Survivor
Our Team Is Here To Help
“As a doctor of physical therapy, I strive to empower patients by showing them what they are capable of and encouraging them to take charge of their recovery.”
– Leah, OTD
“I have worked extensively with helping stroke survivors regain gross motor functions, like being able to open a refrigerator door and to be able to hold on to their walker.”
– Matias
Frequently Asked Questions
The Motus Hand and the Motus Foot are covered by most major insurances, including Medicare. Each device includes a 22 inch touchscreen monitor, technical and clinical support, software updates, personalized reports, and personalized therapy. The Motus Hand and Foot are tools to help you get more hours of clinic equivalent therapy at a lower cost than going to the clinic every day.
Call 470-800-9909 or email info@motusnova.com to speak to one of our clinical specialists, or sign up directly through our website at https://motusnova.com/contact-us/. Then, your Motus Hand or Foot will arrive in the mail with instructions, and you can get
started with therapy at home within 5 minutes. It’s really as easy as that. There are no hidden steps or costs.
Every stroke is different. The Motus Hand and Foot have helped a large range of stroke survivors from those with no movement to those with lots of movement, from those a few weeks after a stroke to those who are more than a decade post-stroke, and we
have helped a wide range of ages from 5 to 97. For more information you may call 470-800-9909 or email us at info@motusnova.com to be evaluated by one of our clinical specialists, or fill out the assessment below and one of
our team members will reach out to you within the next 24 hours!
Nope! As soon as you have reached your goals, you get to return it (i.e. no long-term commitment). Our goal is to get you back to doing your daily tasks without the Motus Hand or Motus Foot.
In your own home! The Motus Hand and Motus Foot are covered by most major insurances, including Medicare. Contact us to get started with the process.
82% of our users have reported an improvement in function after a few months of use during the our clinical trials. The Motus Hand and Foot are Class 1 FDA approved and have a decades worth of clinical studies to prove their effectiveness. Clinical studies
at the Emory and VA hospitals showed that when 50 stroke survivors used the Motus Hand and another 50 did therapy with a therapist, both groups had equivalent outcomes in recovery after 3 months.
There are 3 quick steps to get started. Once you receive the Motus Hand or Foot there will be instructions that teach you how to turn on the device. Then, a series of videos will teach you how to put on and use the Motus Hand or Foot. Finally, you press
“Begin Therapy” and get started right away. The best part is that you don’t need someone to teach you because it is designed for stroke survivors. We also have routinely scheduled onboarding calls and check-in assessment appointments
for each person to go over your progress or in case you have any questions to make sure everything is working and most importantly make sure you are getting the most out of the Motus Hand or Motus Foot.
We typically only ship within the US, but will make exceptions on a case by case basis. Send us an email to info@motusnova.com to learn more about this option.
Your recovery story Starts Today.
Clinically Proven Stroke Rehabilitation
Motus users are reporting recoveries from stroke and other neurological injuries. Get help to reach your recovery goals.
When conventional rehabilitation is too slow, Motus is the answer for neurological injury and stroke recovery: home based active assistive hand and foot therapy tools. You can get more hours of therapy in addition to traditional rehab whether you are ten days or ten years after a neurological setback.
Dr. Dan S
Atlanta, Georgia
“I couldn’t use anything on my left side…It’s all about
repetition, the more you do the more you get out so I can
get a lot more out of this by having it at home. As a doctor
I can tell you I have tried everything and this has made a
difference… The amount of function I have now compared to
what I had right after is probably 80% different.”
Tim M
Palm Springs, Florida
“…I had very limited movement in my right arm and almost
none in hand… Within just a few days I noticed results. I
now can make a small fist, grab things… And I haven’t even
had this machine for a month!…” read more
Real Survivors. Real Recoveries.
Our users Make Functional Gains. This is a step back in your life after stroke and brain injury.
Hemiparesis from stroke is not your life. This is technology to get you back to the real you. Prove them wrong–those that say you can’t get any better. Motus users say they’ve made more gains in weeks or months than they have in years of traditional rehab.
Heather D
Grainer, South Carolina
I have feeling in my hands and fingers. I can start to
notice individual fingers moving. I can eat a sandwich now
with two hands!!! I have better shoulder extension… Now, I
can move my shoulder up all the way and behind my head. All
in the span of 9 days!!!! read more
Learn how to get more hours of rehab now. Follow the Science.
Our Team Is Here To Help
“As a doctor of occupational therapy, I strive to empower patients by showing them what they are capable of and encouraging them to take charge of their recovery.”
“I have worked extensively with helping stroke survivors regain gross motor functions, like being able to open a refrigerator door and to be able to hold on to their walker.”
“I specialize in helping our users regain fine motor skills, like tying their shoes and helping improve how far and fast they can walk”
The Motus Hand
The Motus Foot
As seen in
“patients have easy access to additional hours of therapy that they couldn’t receive”
TIME Magazine
“Because the therapy is done at home…it keeps her from having to drive him to appointments”
NPR – WABE
“Stroke Patients Turn To Robots To Recover At Home During Pandemic”
Fox5
“the at-home robotic arm is restoring her quality of life and sense of self”
NBC8
“robots help patients safely do physical therapy during pandemic”
CBS12
As seen in
Trusted by hundreds of clinicians and used by thousands of stroke and brain injury survivors.
Science and Rehab Hours.
Science says hours predict recovery.
Clinical studies (Lang, et al. 2015, Lohse, et al. 2014) showcase that higher doses of therapy can result in functional gains.
You need more hours.
Stroke and brain injury survivors are getting a fraction of the hours of rehabilitation from the healthcare system.
Rehab Hours and Stroke Recovery.
Did you make the fastest gains during your in-patient rehab?
Most stroke survivors believe the fastest gains are made during in-patient rehab because of the proximity to their injury date. But that is not the only reason! You most likely received substantially more hours of therapy (usually 3-5 per day) during in-patient rehab than you do now. This high dosage of hours was the accelerant to your recovery.
How many hours of rehab are you getting now?
Most stroke survivors report receiving 2 hours of out-patient therapy a week, which is significantly less than the recommended amount.
What if you could receive the same hours of therapy as in-patient rehab?
Motus users have seen gains after 15 years post stroke by putting in more hours of rehab per week.
15 Hours
Inpatient Rehab Hours per Week
2 Hours 86.7%
Outpatient Rehab Hours per Week
15-30 Hours 100%
Motus Rehab Hours per Week
Learn how to get more hours of rehab now. Follow the Science.
Motus Hand and Foot Features
What if I have limited or no movement?
The pneumatic pump in our robots is designed to be used even by those who have no movement.
What if I have tone or spasticity?
Motus exoskeletons are uniquely designed to be a good fit for hands or feet with these impairments.
What if I find home exercises too boring?
Motus rehab routines are designed with games to keep you constantly engaged.
What if I have transportation issues?
The Motus Hand & Motus Foot are shipped directly to your home and designed to be used independently without need of any assistance.
What if I don’t have a screen?
You don’t need a screen! The Motus Hand & Foot are both shipped with a monitor that will guide you through your therapy.
What if I need a clinician?
The Motus system is designed to learn your impairments and gauge your progress from data being provided by built-in movement sensors. If you need additional assistance you can sign up for a session with one of our specialists.
What if I don’t know I’m getting better?
Your reports will give you real time updates on improvement in range of motion and strength. But more importantly you should feel the improvement in your own movement as well.
What if I want to try before subscribing?
Call us to learn about trial options.
What if I am concerned about costs?
The more hours you put in the cheaper the hourly rate. Most users on average pay $10/hour of use. We encourage you to contact a specialist to discuss pricing options.
Take the next step to Boost your Recovery.
Engineering a $20,000 hospital rehab robot to be portable and affordable for the home.
2016
A Decade of Clinical Trials
Designed to speed up stroke recovery by increasing the number of repetitions in a rehab session, clinical studies proved Motus robots can deliver clinical level of care.
Clinical Studies2017
About 200 nationwide clinic deployments for Hand & Foot Mentor Pro
Motus introduced the first iteration of robots called The Motus Hand & Foot Mentor Pro. They were built specifically for hospitals and cost over $20,000.
2018
Launched Research & Development to bring Motus into the Home
The hospital setting limited user access to 2 hours per week. For survivors to benefit from the robots, they needed to use them on a daily basis. The only way to make this possible was to bring Motus robots into the home.
2018
What is the average price of out-patient rehabilitation?
The average out-of-pocket cost per hour of outpatient neuro rehab is $50 per session plus the cost of time and transportation.
With two outpatient visits per week, this is about $430 for 8.6 hours of rehab per month for the average stroke survivor
Some Motus users complete 30-50+ hours of rehab per month at a fraction of the cost of traditional out-patient rehabilitation.
2019
Voted Most Innovative Tech Company of 2019 by the Technology Association of Georgia
The Technology Association of Georgia, one of the country’s largest technology associations with 30,000+ members, recognized Motus Nova for its innovative applications of gaming to healthcare, financial impact, and likelihood to succeed.
See Full Story2020
Launched Motus Hand and Motus Foot for the Home
By 2020 we began shipping out the first at home models for the Motus Hand & Motus Foot, increasing access to rehab and providing up to 10 times more rehab for the same price as your current outpatient therapy.
2023
Deployed the Motus Hand and Motus Foot in 3,000+ homes across all 50 states
Trusted by hundreds of clinicians and used by thousands of stroke survivors, the Motus Hand and Motus Foot are proven to be effective at-home, active-assisted gamified robotic rehab technoloy. See for yourself by viewing our testimonials, reviews, and Facebook Support Group.
We make the technology. Our users make the recoveries.
“I can honestly say that the hand mentor has helped significantly in managing and reducing the tone in my wrist and hand. And not to mention increased range of motion and wrist function since starting with the device!”
Maddi Niebanck
Stroke Survivor Chatham, NJ
“On June 29th I had a stroke. I had very limited movement in my right arm and almost none in hand. About a month ago I went on the internet looking for ideas and came across this web site and with the 25 hour challenge I said what do I have to lose. Within just a few days…”
Tim Martin
Stroke Survivor Palm Springs, FL
“…His stroke left his right arm with having hardly any movement. Even manually moving it to bath caused pain. After the first days therapy there was less pain sometimes none. Therapist is very happy with his improvement…
Danny T
Caregiver Norfolk, NE
“My son was 2.5 years post stroke when he started using the hand mentor. Don’t give up. The science of neuro plasticity is real. Your brain can change and get better at any age, anytime.”
Faye Yost
Caregiver Mableton, GA
“My shoulder had movements but it took me more effort to lift my arm above my shoulder and i had some pain too, now it is easier to raise my arm and minimum pain, the hand mentor definitely helped.”
Hanh Phu
Stroke Survivor El Paso, TX
“Before, when I tried moving my hand down at the wrist, it froze solid. Could not do it but I’m starting to see improvements on that!!”
Brandon Rhodes
Stroke Survivor Dardanelle, AR
“Terrell Harris completed the #25hourchallenge (two weeks after we received the unit). The hand mentor has helped reduce spasticity in his arm and has helped him extend his wrist (passive).”
Elena
Caregiver Kansas City, MO
“I am grateful for the positive energy this community brings to the process of getting my groove back. It has been a big challenge for me to sit and pay attention for an entire session. I am psyched to be working with technology on rewiring my movement.”
Stacy Kovats
Stroke Survivor Seattle, WA
“My sister Sharon M….she’s able to move her hand with ease. Her left side has seen improvement in range of movements and reduced spasticity. #30daychallenge getting stronger everyday”
Angi Cavi
Caregiver Seattle, WA
“…My dad had no movement on his right side. He is now moving his right thumb and first fingers pretty good along with now trying to move his pinky finger a little… he really looks forward to his hand mentor sessions!”
Stacy Allen
Caregiver Savannah, GA
“My husband, Ed, received his Motus Nova hand mentor late yesterday afternoon. We were so excited! We set it up and he started the 30 day challenge!! He did a session last night and one this morning.”
Leta VanStory
Caregiver Raleigh, NC
“Finished the 11th day… I even put the device on my hand without needing Pete’s help to straighten my fingers. Marie observed the muscles in my forearm looked less atrophied and I could show her that it was easier to straighten my fingers.”
Suzanne G
Stroke Survivor Mountain Home, AR
“Leaning to make sure his wrist is going down far enough to pick up the card. The up and down motions are really making him stronger, especially since the settings were changed to get more range❤”
Zelda P
Caregiver Helena, AL
Frequently Asked Questions
The Motus Hand and the Motus Foot are covered by most major insurances, including Medicare. Each device includes a 22 inch touchscreen monitor, technical and clinical support, software updates, personalized reports, and personalized therapy. The Motus Hand and Foot are tools to help you get more hours of clinic equivalent therapy at a lower cost than going to the clinic every day.
Call 470-800-9909 to speak to one of our clinical specialists, or sign up directly through our website at https://motusnova.com/contact-us/. Then, your Motus Hand or Foot will arrive in the mail with instructions, and you can get started with therapy at home
within 5 minutes. It’s really as easy as that. There are no hidden steps or costs.
Every stroke is different. The Motus Hand and Foot have helped a large range of stroke survivors from those with no movement to those with lots of movement, from those a few weeks after a stroke to those who are more than a decade post-stroke, and we
have helped a wide range of ages. For more information you may call us at 470-800-9909 to be evaluated by one of our clinical specialists, or fill out the assessment below and one of our team members will reach
out to you within the next 24 hours!
Nope! As soon as you have reached your goals, you get to return it (i.e. no long-term commitment). Our goal is to get you back to doing your daily tasks without the Motus Hand or Motus Foot.
In your own home! The Motus Hand and Motus Foot are covered by most major insurances, including Medicare. Contact us to get started with the process.
82% of our users have reported an improvement in function after a few months of use during the our clinical trials. The Motus Hand and Foot are Class 1 FDA approved and have a decades worth of clinical studies to prove their effectiveness. Clinical studies
at the Emory and VA hospitals showed that when 50 stroke survivors used the Motus Hand and another 50 did therapy with a therapist, both groups had equivalent outcomes in recovery after 3 months.
There are 3 quick steps to get started. Once you receive the Motus Hand or Foot there will be instructions that teach you how to turn on the device. Then, a series of videos will teach you how to put on and use the Motus Hand or Foot. Finally, you press
“Begin Therapy” and get started right away. The best part is that you don’t need someone to teach you because it is designed for stroke survivors, but if you have any questions or run into issues we will be available to
help via phone or video call to sure everything is working and most importantly make sure you how to use the Motus Hand or Foot.
We typically only ship within the US, but will make exceptions on a case by case basis. Send us an email to info@motusnova.com to learn more about this option.