A lot of you have been asking for a progress update on the Bionic and it’s certainly very overdue.
In all honesty, it’s been a pretty tough year for the Bionic.
It’s definitely tricky when you’re a small company with limited resources, trying to pull off something that hasn’t been done before. I certainly have a lot more respect now for the vast chasm that exists between proof-of-concept prototype and manufacture-ready product. The frustrating thing is that I know it’s entirely possible to get right; it’s just that engineering firms haven’t encountered a product quite like this before.
Most engineering firms are great at evolutionary design, ie taking an existing product and tweaking it slightly to improve it. But revolutionary design, something that hasn’t been done before, just takes a lot more trial and error, hit and misses, and thinking outside the box.
Unfortunately, I did have to make a call a few months back to pull the plug with the current engineering firm. We all had to admit to ourselves that this was a bit beyond them and hence the project was sitting more or less untouched for the last six months while I tried to figure out next steps.
I’m happy to report that I think I’ve finally found a company for whom this is much more in their wheelhouse and it feels fantastic to have things start to move again. I think it was also really good for me psychologically to just put this down for six months as I can now come back to it with renewed enthusiasm and zeal.
YAY! so happy that things can start back up! Keep at it and don’t give up! looking forward to future updates!
I have watched this project blossom from its initial announcement with complete excitement. Initially, I thought the design was more concrete and was not going to take near as much time as it has actually taken to release a physical product to the public. Personally, I don’t see anything wrong with releasing any sort of prototypes and having separate versions of the product as you figure out how to advance it further. As it stands, many people have donated lots of money and seen zero real results. If you were to release a v.1, it could help develop proceeds for the research, as well as reignite a spark in people over it all. If I weren’t a fan of this company already and came across this project, I would probably assume it’s a money grab and not a real project. However I’m an avid fan of this company’s helpful products, the courageous owner for demoing them, and the company’s level of connection to their customers. We have waited a long time, and I’m willing to wait forever, but I do question whether the waiting is actually necessary. I’m so excited we have an update and I can’t wait to see what happens in the future, because whether it’s next year or in 40, this will be a project that truly transforms people’s lives.
This is really well put and I wholeheartedly agree! I hope to see updates and I will wait my whole life to use this product if I have to.
This is so exciting, thank you!! Take all the time you need to make it truly great :) I was wondering if there are any plans to maybe add balls and/or a flared base to any of the existing products? I have been debating about waiting for the bionic or getting one of the existing products and then maybe the bionic later on if I still need it, but to use any of em I would need one with a flared base and/or balls. I imagine it’d be a decently easy evolution and just wanted to put it out there that it could be really cool!! I appreciate all the work you are doing and thank you for the update!!
Thanks for the encouraging words! The Joystick does have a slightly flared base and at some stage in the future, I may do the padlock balls which will be an add on to the Joystick, but because of how balls affect packing, I won’t be adding balls to the Joystick.
While the only prototype we have seen was the hydraulic version awhile ago that has since been scrapped, any chance we will get to see a prototype of the chosen pneumatic version in the near future to see visibly how that one may look and function? Also, when you say it’s looking good for 2023, do you mean the bionic may be released during 2023? So excited for this!!
Yes 2023 is what I’m hoping for or to at least make significant progress towards the release :) And yes, I’m hoping to show a pneumatic prototype in the near future as well.
Germany is also waiting… looking forward to 2023!
I’m so happy to see an update on this project! Been really excited ever since this project was announced. I’ve been following this Pre-T and now that I’m already actually medically transitioning for a year, feeling more hopeful for our community’s future I could cry in happiness! Looking forward to 2023!
It’s finally 2023 and i am so excited for this, maybe it won’t be released but to see an update/prototype would be so dope. love u and the work u do man LIFE CHANGING :)
I have been watching the progress though out the years with this project and still am very excited indeed. I was curious, if I was to get meta, Just the release not scrotum or urethral hook up, would this new model be able to accommodate some extra girth and a bit of length?. Also, what seems to be some of the major differences in how it will be functionally? And any changes to attachment to the body?.
And one suggestion. A pre-order list for the beings whom have been following you and donating funds. I believe it would be a very welcoming gesture towards those of us whom have been donating, even when times were rough.
Please shoot me an email if possible so I can read the response.
Blessed be, and keep up the good work !! <3
It’s always difficult to say how well it will work with post surgery individuals as there’s so much variability. You should definitely be able to wear it with just modified underwear.
About how much will the Bionic likely cost? Just to be prepared. I really feel that it could help my partner a lot.
Still difficult to say at this stage. Definitely under a $1000 and hopefully a lot less than that.
Sooo…how’s things going with the bionic? As far as I can see it hasn’t been released :( and it seems like it would be a proper lifesaver
This is so exciting, I’ve been watching the bionics progress since 2017. Super excited for the release. It’s one of the things I’m looking most forward to.
Thanks for doing this Alex, you are literally changing lives.
Every month I check the website to see if I missed an update. With almost a year since your last update, I was wondering if you had any news. Everyone is so excited to support this project!
I really wish I did. We’re a bit stuck right now, but I’m hoping I will be able to update with good news soon!
Has there been any headway for production? and insight with advances on the prosthetic functions?? i really appreciate everything your accomplishing, dispite all of the set backs out of your control. KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC PROBLEM SOLVING.!!
Thanks for the encouraging words! We are a bit stuck right now, so I don’t have any updates, but hoping I will soon!
Do you think it could be done by the end of this year?
I am just so excited by the possibility of owning this!!! It would relieve my bottom dysphoria so much to have something that functions basically the same as a cis guys. Either way, no matter how long it takes to work on it, waiting for this is worth it. Just keep it up, and we’ll be here to support it!!!
(Also, a pre-order option for when you get closer to finishing it would be amazing if possible.)
Not by the end of the year but most likely 2024 :)
Hello! Been following this since release of the idea, hoping to hear an update soon! Read through all of the comments and seems like the problem is the stp part. In all honestly i dont know anyone who wouldnt be too upset if we got a functioning one without the stp part. Stp one would be absolutely awesome but as of now, at least for me, this is something exactly like what im looking for even without the stp part of it. Keep up your great work man! Love all your products.
Alex, do you have certain investors with this project? how big is your team? thanks, Kal
No, I haven’t sought out any investors. The team is just me and two external engineers working with the manufacturer.
Yesss back on track baby, so so excited to spend all of my money on this, this will be revolutionary.
Dude i am so excited for this, it will be revolutionary seriously
Any other updates in here?
This looks incredible, it’s so good to see a genuine alternative for relieving bottom dysphoria. Like many, I’ve been watching for updates. Hope you’ve managed to resolve whatever you’re stuck on!
A few questions – Will the moveable skin be triple-layer silicone skin? At present (without any pressure at all!!) what kind of extras are you provisionally planning for the Deluxe? And after the Basic is released, how much longer would you anticipate the Deluxe taking? I have a bunch of things that mean I may get refused surgery, so this could be a total lifesaver for me – THANK YOU!!!
The idea with the deluxe was that this would be electronically actuated, but until we get the basic out in to the world, that’s something we’ve shelved for now.
Hey matey I’ve been super keen for this to be released so just curious if there’s any updates on the progress so far
No meaningful updates at the moment unfortunately. It’s been very slow going :( Getting the STP function to work is proving to be pretty tricky. We may even end up releasing an interim model that doesn’t have the STP functionality just so we can actually get a 1.0 out into the world.
Honestly I don’t bother with STP devices, so I want to echo that there is demand for a model without STP functionality. Personally I just want something that packs nicely and then grows larger when needed.
Follow up to your previous comment, I at least would love an interim model without STP functionality! Something is better than nothing and your prototype already seems to be better than anything else on the market.
I absolutley agree…forget about the STP function. There are 10 decent STPs out there, including Transthetics, but there is NOTHiNG like this! This is what we need! A realistic, lightweight, discreet, functional pack and play. We don’t need more STPs. If the pump system is working, then yes please… get it out into the world!
I agree whole-heartedly! Ive been checking this page for a long time now and am anxiously awaiting a release date or even just an update to know hope isn’t lost :’) Thanks so much for the work you do.
This is great feedback to hear. I might put out a blog post in the coming days just to gauge the importance of the STP functionality.
I personally have never used a STP as I don’t trust that it will function as it should when I have to go. I have tried and tried but I can’t go in public. There are other options for peeing in public toilets if you choose. There is nothing like this coming product anywhere. I would rather have something that stands to attention when I want it too and be able to feel like I am whole. I say release without the STP function.
Having a something like this would bring so much personal as well as inter-personal relief to so many people! I commend you for your efforts. I would also like to share my support to release a 1.0 version without the STP function. Thanks again! Can’t wait to see your next update :)
While I desperately want an stp function as well, I’d be more than happy to at least have a model that responds like a cis dick when I want/need it to. My sex life is non existent right now and it would bring so much euphoria to have even a responsive model even without stp (but please make one for the future..!!)
I’m so looking forward to seeing this product! However, I think the STP function will be essential if you want to stand out from your competition. Without it, there’s already a similar product out there that we can buy. I really hope you can figure out the STP part of the product to make the launch as successful as possible!
I’m curious about the similar product you’ve mentioned, I couldn’t find anything that’s similar.
I was only looking forward to this for it’s STP function tbh
Will it be released in 2024, and if yes in what month you are planning, everyone of us waiting for that more than anything, you guys are our last hope.
I know!! I’m sorry! There hasn’t been much progress over the last while for a number of reasons. 2024 is not looking likely, but the project is still going!
Thanks for all you do and all the updates! Hopefully 2025 will be the year!! This would be incredible and I can’t wait for it to come out. This seems like an incredibly tough project but I believe y’all are doing great work! Thanks for all you do and hopefully 2025 will be the winner?
oh hope to see the product soon! thanks for the work and efforts into it! maybe some newer materials would be potentially helpful? like SAP, Superabsorbent polymers? Those are amazing in terms of shrinking and expending, an perfectly skin safe, not sure of resilience but could be a inner layer I guess…
Not sure if this posted, but maybe Superabsorbent polymers is a good material to look into?
Just curious, is this likely to be functional for penetrative anal sex? It’s my understanding that the hot rod for example isn’t secure enough to use for anal, and I’ve been following this project for a while, but I thought I’d ask just to confirm.
Yes, it will be appropriate for anal sex.
Hi Alex, I’ve been following this project since 2019 or so and it’s been a while since the last proper update, just wondering how everything is going?
Is a 1.0 version likely in the next year or so?
I understand it’s a hugely ambitious idea and it’s had to be downscoped a couple of times but it’d be a shame if it were completely shelved, I’ve been looking forward to it coming to market for a long time
It definitely hasn’t been shelved. For a variety of reasons the last year hasn’t seen much progress but I’ve finally got the bandwidth again to pick this up and at this stage a late 2025 release date is looking pretty promising :)
Hey there,
was recently reminded of your company and incredible product line. I am excited to see that this product concept is still in the works. thank you so much for your continued effort to bring quality produ to that really make a difference in dysphoria and help better meet the needs of trans folk everywhere. I hope you’re doing well and you’re still going strong. good luck with the potential release date later this year. regardless of perfection or lack thereof you have a huge following of people ready to support this project the moment it releases. thank you for all you’ve accomplished so far, it’s really changed the game for ftm prosthetics and set some high bars