Business idea · E-commerce
Smart Prosthetics Innovation
Smart Prosthetics Innovation is a company dedicated to creating advanced prosthetic limbs that utilize AI and robotics, allowing users to control their prosthetics with their thoughts. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "What I’d build if I wanted to get rich with AI" (aired November 9, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | What I’d build if I wanted to get rich with AI |
| Aired | November 9, 2026 |
| Category | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | Anthropic, Nitro Duck, Zuru Tech, Eli Lilly |
The problem it solves
This addresses the inadequacy of traditional prosthetics, providing those who have lost limbs with functional, responsive, and high-quality alternatives.
How it makes money
Direct sales to consumers and partnerships with hospitals and rehabilitation centers for distribution and training.
Skills you need
Biomedical engineering, robotics, user interface design, and healthcare knowledge.
The market, and why this works now
Veterans with limb loss often seek solutions that restore mobility and independence. Advances in neural interface technology, such as the BrainGate system, enable direct brain control of prosthetics, making this innovation feasible now. A viable first-revenue move is to partner with the Veterans Affairs medical centers to provide initial fittings and training for users. Initial challenges may include navigating the FDA approval process, which can delay product rollout and increase costs.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research and safety company that focuses on developing advanced AI technologies.
- Nitro Duck
Nitro Duck is a startup that utilizes genetically modified food technologies, including CRISPR, to enhance agricultural products.
- Zuru Tech
Zuru Tech is a company that builds homes using innovative manufacturing techniques, including advanced concrete pouring methods.
- Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly is a pharmaceutical company that is actively applying AI to drug development.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: What I’d build if I wanted to get rich with AI
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.