Autodesk Partners with BioDapt to Scale Next-Gen Prosthetics for Para Athletes — Autodesk, Inc.

Event summary

Autodesk partners with BioDapt to advance high-performance prosthetics for para athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Three-time U.S. Paralympic medalist Mike Schultz retires from competition to focus on scaling BioDapt's prosthetic innovations.
Collaboration leverages Autodesk Fusion’s AI-powered cloud platform to optimize prosthetic design and manufacturing.
BioDapt equipment supports 90% of lower-limb athletes globally in Para Snowboard World Cup events.

The big picture

Autodesk’s partnership with BioDapt underscores a growing trend of leveraging AI-driven design platforms to enhance product performance across industries. The collaboration not only aims to elevate para athletes’ competitive edge but also addresses a critical global need for scalable, high-performance assistive technologies. With over 2.5 billion people requiring assistive products and access as low as 3% in some regions, this initiative could set a precedent for how advanced manufacturing tools are applied to improve accessibility.

What we're watching

Technology Scaling: How Autodesk Fusion’s AI tools will accelerate BioDapt’s ability to produce durable, high-performance prosthetics at scale.
Market Expansion: Whether advancements in para sports prosthetics can translate into broader accessibility for the 2.5 billion people worldwide needing assistive products.
Competitive Dynamics: The pace at which BioDapt and Autodesk can maintain leadership in adaptive sports prosthetics as other manufacturers enter the space.