OTWorld 2026.
At the leading international trade fair for orthopaedic technology, Ottobock will showcase its innovations in the fields of prosthetics and neuro-orthotics from 19 to 22 May 2026. Visitors to the stand (Stand D30, Hall 5) can look forward to a comprehensive insight into how modern patient care organisations benefit from holistic solutions. Digital applications, in particular, demonstrate how cutting-edge technologies can be seamlessly integrated into existing care processes, making them more efficient.
More than 20 demo users will be sharing their experiences at the MedTech champion’s stand. In seven daily demonstrations, they will join product experts in providing insights into the use and benefits of these devices and digital solutions.
Oliver Jakobi, CEO of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAThe independence and participation of all are crucial for a strong society. Through public awareness work and political engagement, we assume responsibility for improving global access to modern treatment. OTWorld offers us the ideal platform for this.
Innovations for tomorrow’s treatments.
michelangelo fitting solution.
Ottobock’s michelangelo hand prosthesis developed in-house is going smart. By integrating the Myo control unit and incorporating further technological advancements, Ottobock is launching a fitting solution that promises intuitive control, natural movements and gripping force. Combining it with the artificial intelligence-based myosmart plus prosthetic control unit and the connectgrip app enables a smart, targeted treatment solution. Users can now control up to eight types of grip and movement as well as save unwanted movements. The proven multi-grip hand, known for its strength and speed, thereby sets new standards in terms of functionality, safety and flexibility.
michelangelo offers a wide selection of glove colours, allowing users to adapt their hand to suit their personal style. What’s more, they make it possible to come into contact with water without having to worry about the microprocessor-controlled prosthesis. Now also available in a smaller hand size, teenagers and women can now benefit from the new michelangelo too. Thanks to the modular myoelectric portfolio, O&P professionals can flexibly combine between the hands of michelangelo, speedhand, bebionic, Greifer, the various wrists and the DynamicArm and ErgoArm elbow joints – for upper arm and shoulder prosthetics – to suit the user’s needs.
Further prosthetic innovations.
Genium X4
Based on proven Genium OPG technology (optimised physiological gait) and robustness, the prosthesis sets new performance standards. The features of the new knee joint include optimised uphill walking, a start-to-walk function, improved stance phase support and dynamic backward movement. They were designed to enable an exceptionally smooth, fluid gait, whether users are navigating confined spaces or crowds, riding an escalator, stepping backwards to pull open a heavy door, wading through the water, walking along the beach or hiking. There’s also a new intuitive cycling feature: Without having to activate the MyMode function, the joint automatically detects the start and end of the cycling movement and adjusts the resistance in real time. The Genium X4 has a battery capacity of up to five days and is offered with a wide range of cover options to replicate the natural shape of the leg. The covers can be exchanged and customised by the users themselves.
Easier access to sports prostheses.
Until now, O&P professionals have faced the following challenge: Bespoke solutions tailored to the individual needs of users were generally very expensive and time-consuming to produce. With Ottobock’s first 3D-printed liner, iconiq, customisation is easier than ever before.
This is made possible by Ottobock’s novel, fully digital manufacturing process, combined with innovative 3D silicone printing technology: A 3D scan of the residual limb is all it takes to generate a data set – without any markers or special equipment. The shape is designed to fit the user’s anatomy perfectly and takes into account sensitive areas and scar tissue. Once the residual limb length has been entered and the design selected on the Ottobock ordering platform, the data is transferred directly to the production department. Production itself is carried out using 3D printing. This makes it quick and easy to create custom-made liners. What’s more, thanks to its material properties, iconiq is so flexible that it can even be worn in para sports, but is equally suitable for users with a mobility grade 2 or higher.
For O&P professionals and users, iconiq delivers consistent results that can be reproduced quickly and easily at any time.
Find out more at OTWorld about the digital manufacturing process and the benefits of a 3D-printed custom solution – either through the show programme or from our experts.
A new approach to treatment.
smart documentation
The digital helper combines a range of features to meet requirements that previously required a variety of hardware and software for O&P professionals. smart documentation not only creates high-quality treatment documentation, but also uses AI-supported gait pattern analyses to visualise the benefits of the treatment. A large language model also helps O&P professionals formulate complete reimbursement argumentation.
C-Brace Interim.
To help people with incomplete paraplegia get back on their feet sooner and more effectively. That is the aim of C-Brace Interim. It is based on an innovative treatment concept in which specialists, therapists and O&P professionals work closely with patients right from the early stages of rehabilitation. What makes it unique is the modular design of the orthosis – consisting of the microprocessor-controlled C-Brace knee joint, an adjustable thigh shell and an ankle-foot orthosis.
The interim orthosis is designed for a maximum lifetime of six months. It expands the range of exercises available to patients beyond the confines of therapy, thereby actively extending their training into everyday life. As a result, patients train more intensively, practise movement patterns and regain their confidence step by step.
The C-Brace Interim can be flexibly adapted to the course of treatment. Thanks to its modular design, combined with the wide range of configuration options offered by the C-Brace joint, the subsequent definitive fitting can be scaled down to an ankle-foot orthosis or upgraded to a C-Brace.
Meet the world’s first user of the C-Brace Interim and find out more about her inspiring story!
Further innovations in neuro-orthotics.
exopulse suit
With gentle electrical stimulation, the Suit can sustainably improve the daily lives of people with neurological conditions or fibromyalgia.
Creating benefits for society as a whole through patient-centred treatment.
Short-term, silo-like decision-making structures within the reimbursement system lead to the inefficient allocation of treatment budgets in the long term. This is demonstrated by a joint research project between Ottobock and the Diakovere Annastift at Hannover Medical School.
It examines the overall societal benefits of prosthetic and orthotic treatments in terms of productivity, healthcare costs and individual quality of life.
The aim of this research is to promote a patient-centred and long-term approach to decision-making in the healthcare sector, thereby improving patient care and alleviating pressure on healthcare budgets in the long term.
The findings will be presented as a poster during the OTWorld Congress.
More mobility with innovative devices.
Break down barriers and shape your life the way you want it. Assistive devices help people with disabilities to move more freely. Demo users will be talking about their personal experiences at Ottobock's stand (Hall 5/D30). They seek to inspire others with their stories and show how innovative solutions help them to push past personal boundaries and improve their quality of life.
The following users (among others) are available for interviews:
Paralympic swimmer Andreas is a dedicated ambassador for inclusion and social participation
Andreas Onea is a Paralympic swimmer, presenter and dedicated ambassador for inclusion. Following a car accident in his childhood, he lost his left arm – an experience that has shaped the course of his life. He soon found in swimming a place where performance counts, not disability.
In 2016, Andreas Onea won a bronze medal at the Paralympic Games and, with a total of 12 medals from major international competitions, is Austria’s most successful para-swimmer.
In his daily life, he wears the Ottobock michelangelo hand, which supports his independence and combines modern prosthetics with functionality and aesthetics. Today, Andreas Onea shapes the public debate on inclusion and social participation in his roles as a TV presenter at ORF, a public speaker and a mentor. During OTWorld, he will be hosting the Ottobock show programme.
Live at OTWorld: The first person with bilateral transfemoral amputations to have climbed the highest peaks on all seven continents.
Hari Budha Magar will be a guest at OTWorld 2026 – and he has an extraordinary story to tell: As the first person with bilateral transfemoral amputations to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents, he impressively demonstrates what is possible when determination meets modern medical devices.
The recipient of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2010 whilst serving as a soldier – yet he decided to pursue his greatest dream: to climb the world’s highest peaks. With the support of prostheses from the healthcare tech company Ottobock, he made history: Hari Budha Magar conquered the Seven Summits. For his climbing expeditions, the mountaineer uses, among other things, shortened prostheses – known as “stubbies” – for particularly technical or icy passages. In January 2026, the Nepalese-British adventurer finally completed his extraordinary journey by summiting Mount Vinson in Antarctica – thereby setting a historic milestone.
Come and meet Hari Budha Magar at the Ottobock stand on 19 May 2026. In the show “Conquering Dreams”, he offers a personal insight into his journey and a preview of his book of the same name (publication date: 27 August 2026).
We talk about what drives the industry.
The focus of our trade fair presence is the 22.5 m² event area. Interactive shows focusing on our treatment solutions and the people behind them.
Ottobock Global Foundation is committed to improving access to devices in crisis-hit areas.
Countless people around the world in emergency and conflict situations rely on medical technology devices. Children affected by amputations or physical deformities, in particular, suffer from health complications and a lack of social participation. To give them new hope and a better quality of life, the Ottobock Global Foundation is committed to organising aid and fundraising campaigns to make prostheses, orthoses and wheelchairs more accessible. To this end, it relies on a global network and partnerships with international aid organisations to provide immediate, needs-based assistance directly on the ground.
As a result of the fighting, the entire infrastructure in Gaza has collapsed and the number of amputations continues to rise. To support children during this humanitarian crisis, the Ottobock Global Foundation has launched the “Help for the children of Gaza” fundraising campaign. The aim is to provide as many of them as possible with orthopaedic technology devices in a safe environment.
At OTWorld, the café next to the Ottobock stand is drawing attention to the commitment of the Ottobock Global Foundation. Over a cup of coffee, visitors can find out about the current project and about children such as Mohammad and Fatma, whom the Ottobock Global Foundation has already helped by donating prostheses. Come along and find out how donations can give children in Gaza hope and a better quality of life.
An international network for better treatment standards.
As an international Patient Care network, Ottobock Care specialises in providing orthopaedic technology treatments for people with physical disabilities. Across 33 countries and 420 locations, our interdisciplinary teams develop bespoke fitting solutions that help people around the world enjoy greater mobility in their daily lives. By combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, Ottobock Care is paving the way for an integrated orthopaedic technology supply chain and setting new standards in global treatment provision.
At OTWorld, our colleagues from Ottobock Care will be providing an insight into digital manufacturing processes, bespoke fitting concepts and selected product solutions.
Contact persons.
Want to speak with our users or have questions about our new products or innovations? We will be at your service during the entire exhibition period!
Merle Florstedt