Technology, it improves our lives, it allows us to live in more comfort, it keeps us connected, it makes us more productive, it even entertains us; but in certain aspects of life, technology allows people affected by limb loss to reach their functional potential.


It is always exciting to hear about the newest fastest microprocessor or the new iPad from Apple, but to me, it is even more exciting to hear about the newest technological advancements in prosthetics; because I know that new prosthetic technology will have a huge impact in someone’s life.


So when I found out that UK’s RSLSteeper is due to release its new upper extremity prosthetic at the Orthopadie Technik World Conference in Leipzig, Germany, in May of this year; I was really excited! RSLSteeper’s Bebionic is being positioned as the next generation of fully articulating myo-electric hands. World premiered at the 2010 Hanger Education Fair in Reno, Nevada; Bebionic will also include the world's first powered wrist combining 135 degrees rotation and 35 degrees of both flexion/extension.


Bebionic features:
 

♦  Fully articulating

♦  Key grip

♦  Pinch grip

♦  Finger point

♦  Controlled in a similar way to other myo-electric hands currently available.

♦  Integrated electronics monitor movement of the mechanical elements.

♦  Hand may be custom programmed to suit individual.

♦  Lighter than existing products.

♦  Available at an affordable price.

♦  Includes world’s first powered wrist with rotation as well as flexion/extension.

♦  Advanced silicone skin available in 19 different skin shades.

I’m very excited to see the impact Bebionic will have on the upper limb prosthetic industry. Overall, the prosthetic industry is working diligently on a few key projects that will pave the way to newer and better prosthetic technologies, each of them improving the lives of people affected by limb loss; allowing them to increase their functional potential.


RSLSteeper: Bebionic Pre-Launch World Premier Press Release


Bebionic website 


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