Bebionic 3 hand gets a new video

We did take a look at the Bebionic 3 bionic hand not too long ago, and here we are with yet another video of what the future of prosthetic limbs could possibly resemble. Here is a little primer for those who are a wee bit late to the game – the Bebionic 3 functions as a myoelectric prosthetic hand, where it will rely on residual neuro-muscular signals that are fired from your muscles in order to operate a number of precise functions. Needless to say, seeing this hand in action does remind us of Anakin Skywalker’s bionic arm after Count Dooku gave him a lesson in lightsaber duels.

As for the Bebionic 3, it might not be able to help you channel the Force in one of the myriad of ways that only a Jedi (or Sith) knows how to, but at the very least it is pretty handy (pardon the pun) when it comes to holding a writing instrument, handling something as delicate as an egg with the correct pressure, or even hold glasses and bottles without breaking them. Nigel Ackland demonstrated the Bebionic3 prosthetic hand as shown in the video above.

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bebionic3 bionic hand launched

A couple of years ago, we talked about how the bebionic bionic hand is ready to rock and roll. Well, fast forward by two years, and we already have the bebionic3 in tow, where it was officially launched at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association 2012 National Assembly. This innovative piece of medical technology will see improvements made over the current bebionic, boasting a revolutionary new design and the clever implementation of advanced new materials which make it a whole lot more durable. Your “grip” will be improved, and so will the strength and accuracy departments be affected accordingly. Smart electronics and significant aesthetic improvements coupled with new software makes the bebionic3 bionic hand easier to use than ever before.

According to Paul Steeper, Managing Director of RSLSteeper Products Division, “bebionic3 is the culmination of many years of development, and has the potential to revolutionise the lives of amputees from across the world. We have been able to make significant improvements to a design that was already the world’s most advanced myo-electric hand, making it stronger, more precise and easier to programme. The new hand has been designed to help amputees to tackle real-life, everyday situations, and provides the perfect balance between advanced technology, functionality and aesthetics.”

Let us hope that Paul is correct, and who knows, Anakin Skywalker’s bionic hand might not be too far off in the future. [Press Release]

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New beBionic hand almost doubles its grip-strength, steered by user’s electrical ‘skin signals’

New BeBionic hand configures fingers according to user's electrical 'skin signals', grips like a man

RSL Steeper’s beBionic3 still packs the same wireless chip, customizable silicone overlays and speed controls of its predecessor, but is now stronger and more durable. It’s been redesigned with an aluminum chassis and new thumb and can now handle up to 99 pounds of weight, with almost double the grip-strength of its predecessor. The bionic hand traces faint electrical signals across the user’s arm skin, amplifying them to the five digits, which can contort into 14 different grips. The mouse configuration, demonstrated in the video below, lets the user operate both buttons while holding onto the peripheral. The hand will cost between $25,000 and $35,000, depending on both the hardware and software configurations. See how the third-generation bionic limb grabs blocks, ties shoe-laces and wields pens after the break.

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