Category: “Bionic” prostheses

Published Date: 29/01/2017
Posted in #voightkampff test - dilemma Activities of Daily Living and Sports AUA vs WIFUCD Bad Hand Day Biking Disability and the public Health Skin

iLimb / myoelectric arm: chronic skin rash due to local myoelectric skin electrode placement during bicycle ride [complication report] [bad hand days/weeks/month] (towards the AUA/WIFUCD dichotomy)

Published Date: 18/01/2017
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Activities of Daily Living and Sports ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Bimanual task benchmark Brands Grip testing Hosmer Hosmer Dorrance Maker Hand by Andrej Dukic Myoelectric prostheses Otto Bock Power Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb TRS TRS Jaws TRS prehensor V2P Prehensor

Grip strengths (measured results)

Published Date: 28/12/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Activities of Daily Living and Sports Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Bimanual task benchmark Brands EC microworks Extreme Cyborging Grip testing Hosmer Hosmer Dorrance Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Trautman hook TRS TRS prehensor Workshop / Repairs / Tools

Towards Extreme Cyborging (EC) microworks: very small things [grip mechanics theory, parametrization and then testing side by side – Trautman hook, Hosmer Mod 5 hook, TRS Prehensor, Touch Bionics iLimb revolution]

Published Date: 17/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Academic research with relevant results Activities of Daily Living and Sports Bimanual task benchmark Brands Disability and the public Grip testing Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb TRS TRS prehensor

Grip planning and carrying out [TRS Prehensor vs. iLimb Ultra Revolution – theory and practice]

Published Date: 16/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Academic research with relevant results Brands Cybathlon 2016 Myoelectric prostheses Postural interference myoelectric control problem Prosthetic hand Prosthetics Specifications and comparisons Testing Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb

Functional failures of prosthetic hands at the Cybathlon 2016 [details]

Published Date: 11/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Academic Project Article in German - Artikel auf Deutsch Bad Hand Day BeBionic (RSL Steeper) Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cybathlon 2016 Disability and the public Grip testing Media Myoelectric prostheses Otto Bock Otto Bock Michelangelo hand Prosthetic hand Prosthetic hook Prosthetics RSL Steeper Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Trash Culture TRS TRS prehensor

Der Cybathlon 2016 wurde bei den Armprothesen von einem Mann mit “Hook” gewonnen [#research #surprise #bodypowered]

Published Date: 07/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Amputees Are Evil Art Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Attitude Bad Hand Day BeBionic (RSL Steeper) Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cybathlon 2016 Daily training Design principles Disability and the public Gonzo Grip testing Health Mechanical works Media Myoelectric prostheses Otto Bock Otto Bock Michelangelo hand Postural interference myoelectric control problem Prosthetic hook Prosthetics RSL Steeper Satire Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Trash Culture TRS TRS prehensor

The Cybathlon as iconic Trash Culture modern day Circus show: arm amputees, arms race and technical considerations regarding specific applicants [proper research domain assignment, pre-race evaluation of critical check points, detailed in-race grip analysis, cultural domain considerations, gonzo race report]

Published Date: 02/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses #voightkampff test - dilemma Academic Project Academic research with relevant results Activities of Daily Living and Sports Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm ANPPN Activites of No Particular Prosthetic Need Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cable control Cybathlon 2016 Disability and the public Grip testing Harness / shoulder strap Hosmer Mechanical works Myoelectric prostheses Prosthetic hook Prosthetic wrist connector Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Work

#userdrivendesign Prosthetic arm design: i-Limb Revolution versus customized body powered arm in a work environment combining bodily exertion, wide temperature ranges, wide body motion ranges, heavy workload and subtle grips [Cybathlon Symposium, Oct 6 2016, Poster A12]

Published Date: 06/09/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Activities of Daily Living and Sports ANPPN Activites of No Particular Prosthetic Need Bad Hand Day Brands Prosthetics Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb

Bad Hand Day IV (iLimb, as usual)

Published Date: 14/06/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Brands Disability and the public Grip testing Hosmer Hosmer Dorrance Myoelectric prostheses Postural interference myoelectric control problem Prosthetic hand Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Research premise myths Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb

Prosthetic options and Yenga – intricate grip differentiation details [up close grip mechanics]

Published Date: 01/06/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Disability and the public Media publishing adequate content Prosthetics Science fiction

Prosthetic Envy (discussion panel roundup)

Published Date: 04/05/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Bad Hand Day Brands Prosthetics Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb

Bad Hand Day III (iLimb again)

Published Date: 17/04/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Bimanual task benchmark Harness / shoulder strap Health Overuse Reduction Product choice Prosthetics Tricks one handed

What prosthetic arm to use? [flowchart / algorithm]