Many amputees have faced numerous
problems with prosthetics such as lack of mobility, appearance, alignment and
ability to endure weight. However, new
advances have been made to improve the functionality of these products. After 7
years of research and manufacturing, Steeper launched the bebionic small hand,
which is an anatomically accurate prosthetic hand with the ability to mimic real
hand movements. The bebionic small hand is made up of 337 mechanical parts with
14 different grip patterns. The individual’s muscle movements are able to
trigger sensors within the bebionic small hand that are attached to motors in
each finger. These grip patterns allow amputees to perform tasks that were
impossible to complete prior. The bebionic small hand is very light and is said
to be around the same weight as a chocolate bar but is strong enough to handle
up to 45 kg. This has the possibility to improve lives of many amputees and hopefully
in the near future more advanced prosthetics will be made for other limbs as
well.
http://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2015/06/18.htm#.VeerirxViko
The article on the bebionic hand states that the hand is suitable for women and teenagers. I am curious as to whether they are looking to adjust the dimensions of the hand so it will also be suitable for men. Also, this hand is currently only available in the UK; are the makers of the hand looking to expand its availability? Specifically, will the bebionic hand make its way to the US where many people, including military veterans, would benefit from the bebionic hand? Overall, this is a really amazing achievement that is going to benefit many people.
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