BY:
R.G.
T.L
Prosthesis: “a device, either
external or implanted, that
substitutes for or supplements a
missing or defective part of the
body.”
Combat Injuries
Deformation
Occupational
Hazard (Work)
University of Utah, Center for Engineering Design
Responsive controls using EMG
(Electromyographic) signals
“Freewing”
“State-Switching”
Northwestern University, Prosthetics Research Lab
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Senses Temperature and Touch
Liberating Technologies
The first arm to use digital signals.
Amplifiers used to strengthen
muscle signal.
Varying signal strength
Varying applied power.
Customizable software.
Pull in hole
Children grow
Wash with soap and water
Cosmetic glove
Charge at night
Local clinics in all states
Mobile
Near life-like
Light-weight
Different models, features
Local clinics
Gloves replaceable
Small long-lasting batteries
Customized size and features
Some are cumbersome and slow
Not like the original arm
Cost (Initial purchase & repairs)
Alterations or replacement needed over time.
Prosthetic: Worth it.
Price VS Benefits
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