Bionic

Prosthesis

What is Bionic Prosthesis?

ABOUT

When you lose the use of a limb, even the simplest of daily tasks can become a challenge. High-tech devices can help restore independence. New technologies even make it possible to connect mind and artificial limb. These artificial limbs are called bionic prostheses.

Researchers estimate that about 1 in every 1,900 babies are born with a limb reduction defect in the United States. Some of these babies will have both upper and lower limb reduction defects.

While some people are born with limb reduction defects, others may lose limbs due to infections, cancer, or complications arising from blood vessels.

WORLD

STATISTICS

2, 1 Million

people living with limb loss

185K

people receive an amputation each year

507

people lose a limb each day

85%

of lower limb amputation
are preceded by a foot ulcer

36%

of people living with limb loss expirience depression

3,6 Million

people will be living with
limb loss by 2050

Today's reality

Reasons for amputation

Each year, 185,000 people receive an amputation. That works out to roughly 300 to 500 amputations every 24 hours, somewhere in the States. The most common type of amputation is a below-knee amputation, which accounts for 71% of all dysvascular amputations.

53

%

Vascular
Disease

45

%

Trauma

2

%

Cancer

Gender statistics

69

%

Male

31

%

Female

Gender split of
amputation patients

Major complex gender differences exist in diabetes-related lower extremity amputations: men are more likely to undergo lower extremity amputations, but women have a higher mortality risk associated with these procedures.

Detailed

Specification

THE HISTORY OF

DEVELOPMENT

B

ionic prosthesis is an electromechanical device controlled by nerve impulses. For each person you need an individual product that will take into account its weight, height, step length, grip strength and a number of other features.

1993

1997

2007

2013

2014

2017

2020

The C-Leg prosthesis was introduced by the Otto Bock Orthopedic Industry at the world conference on orthopedics in Nuremberg.

As part of the Revolutionizing Prosthetics program, a 28-year-old paralyses patient with a prosthesis connected to the brain began to sence objects when he touched them.

A new touch- sensitive prosthetic leg was tested, designed to reduce phantom pain.

For the first time, people with arm amputations could experience sensations of touch with a mind-controlled arm prosthesis that they use in everyday life.

Open Bionics released the first medically approved 3D printed bionic arm.

The electrodes of the prosthesis were connected to the human nervous system. The signals were processed by a computer, such that the subject began to feel size, shape and texture of the object.

The first bionic arm was invented by a team of five bio-engineers at the Princess Margaret Rose Hospital in Edinburgh. A bionic limb combines robotics, electronics and biotechnology to create a machine that helps amputees to regain lost functions.

1993

The first bionic arm was invented by a team of five bio-engineers at the Princess Margaret Rose Hospital in Edinburgh. A bionic limb combines robotics, electronics and biotechnology to create a machine that helps amputees to regain lost functions.

1997

The C-Leg prosthesis was introduced by the Otto Bock Orthopedic Industry at the world conference on orthopedics in Nuremberg.

2010

The electrodes of the prosthesis were connected to the human nervous system. The signals were processed by a computer, such that the subject began to feel size, shape and texture of the object.

2015

As part of the Revolutionizing Prosthetics program, a 28-year-old paralyses patient with a prosthesis connected to the brain began to sence objects when he touched them.

2015

Open Bionics released the first medically approved 3D printed bionic arm.

2020

A new touch- sensitive prosthetic leg was tested, designed to reduce phantom pain.

2020

For the first time, people with arm amputations could experience sensations of touch with a mind-controlled arm prosthesis that they use in everyday life.

How Does It Work

HAND & LEG

The most advanced prostheses available today do have some degree of mental control, but no sensory feedback. Control is achieved thanks to a phenomenon called myoelectricity.

Posable wrist

Rotate your wrist through
180° degrees.

Dynamic socket

A dynamic ventilated socket with an adjustable BOA system gives you exceptional fit and comfort.

Freeze mode

The hand can be held in a static position for a no fuss, reliable grip, like holding a glass to take a drink.

Posable thumb

Tuck the thumb away to put on clothing and pose it in different positions to create new grips.

Custom covers

Show your style; have different looks for different outfits. You can choose from a wide range of designs and colors.

Multi-grip versatility

The Hero Arm has up to six easy-to-select grips, such as pinch, tripod and hook, giving great user control.

Custom covers

Show your style; have different looks for different outfits. You can choose from a wide range of designs and colors.

Battery

A fully charged battery is sufficient for 16–24 hours of continuous use, depending on activity

Knee

Automatic adjustment to different surfaces and walking speed

Foot

The ankle allows for a wide choice of shoes by adjusting its position to the heel heights.