Category: Strategy, marketing

Published Date: 13/02/2024
Posted in Academic research (review) Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Catch-22 of Cybathlon Cybathlon 2016 Cybathlon 2020 Disability and the public ERC - EU - Horizon Janet and John Media publishing hyped up distortions Research premise myths Specifications and comparisons Strategy, marketing

Peter Kyberd and the Cybathlon Advisory Board [commentary]

Published Date: 26/03/2022
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports Extreme Cyborging Product choice Specifications and comparisons Strategy, marketing Support World modifications Wrist watch

Real watch for real men* ? {TL;DR:not a smart watch, not a luxury watch} [tech]

Published Date: 10/03/2021
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Attitude Book and article reviews Disability and the public Media Media publishing adequate content Prosthetics Specifications and comparisons Strategy, marketing

Body Talk [user perspective/s with regard to “bionic” hands]

Published Date: 16/09/2018
Posted in #voightkampff test - dilemma Academic Project Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Asymmetry Cable control Disability and the public EC wearathlons Extreme Cyborging Harness / shoulder strap Health Human Enhancement Bioethics Material science Myoelectric prostheses Neurology, sociology and psychology Overuse Reduction Prosthetics Research premise myths Skin Strategy, marketing Theory, studies

Embodiment of a prosthetic arm [reflections, thoughts, considerations]

Published Date: 02/01/2018
Posted in Academic research (review) Academic research with relevant results Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Brands Design principles Disability and the public Grip mechanics Otto Bock Prosthetic hand Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Specifications and comparisons Strategy, marketing Theory, studies

Scientific approach taken for implementing a successfully marketable microprocessor-controlled knee – history of Otto Bock C-leg [lessons for prosthetic arms?]

Published Date: 04/12/2017
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports ANPPN Activites of No Particular Prosthetic Need Disability and the public EC puppetry Extreme Cyborging Impact of visible disability on non-disabled people Media publishing hyped up distortions Movies about amputees Strategy, marketing Symbolism Theory, studies

The death of Dr. No [lessons to be learned for prosthetic design and use]

Published Date: 05/06/2016
Posted in Academic research with relevant results Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Disability and the public Research tips Strategy, marketing Symbolism Testing

What if Hugh Herr built prosthetic arms [development cycles, how to get better with engineering]

Published Date: 08/03/2016
Posted in Art Disability and the public EC puppetry Extreme Cyborging Personal updates Science fiction Socket/liner Strategy, marketing Symbolism Where Do We Come From. What Are We Doing. Where Do We G

What to do once your arm has mindboggling amounts of DOF but your stump can only address 2-3 ? [tech scifi stuff]

Published Date: 25/08/2011
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Disability and the public Legal aspects Media Prosthetics Strategy, marketing

Social ranking wins over function for “bionic” hands [this & that]

Published Date: 02/07/2011
Posted in Art Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Disability and the public Impact of visible disability on non-disabled people Media Prosthetics Science fiction Stigmatization Strategy, marketing Support

Prosthetic Aesthetics [fairytales, myths and hypes]

Published Date: 29/05/2011
Posted in Prosthetics Strategy, marketing

Established companies find that customers like TOTALLY different designs [market relevant developments]

Published Date: 23/03/2011
Posted in Legal aspects Strategy, marketing

Is arm amputation a “rare disease” or “orphan disease”: term, significance, consequence [statistics and insurance] [rant]