Mobility India has a research and development unit for developing mobility aids and appliances which are appropriate and affordable.

The majority of aids available in the market are produced in urban workshops and are unaffordable and inaccessible to the majority of people who require them.

They also use materials like mild steel, aluminum and leather, which are heavy, uncomfortable, and cosmetically unappealing. Going back to their villages, the people usually find the appliances to be a misfit, or inappropriate for use in their environment. Hence, Mobility India designs low-cost prostheses, orthoses and developmental aids appropriate for rural settings. These include developing lightweight plastic calipers, adaptation to the Jaipur foot, and redesigning the orthotic knee joint. Mobility India also works with other institutes like the Indian Institute of Science to develop a variety of assistive devices for the benefit of people with disabilities