While millions of amputees and accident victims across India and much of the developing world live with upper limb limitations, advanced prosthetic arms remain out of reach. Most models cost between INR 70,000 and 4 lakh, placing them far beyond the means of those who need them most. At Ahmedabad University, a research team comprising our engineering graduates Hetav Shah and Dev Shah of the Class of 2024 along with Professor Maryam Kaveshgar developed a prototype prosthetic arm with multiple gripping patterns, electromyography (EMG) based control and adaptive design at a cost of just INR 8,500. EMG records the tiny electrical signals that muscles naturally generate when they contract. By placing small sensors on the forearm, these signals can be captured and translated into real hand movements, allowing the prosthetic to respond in ways that feel more natural and intuitive. Their work progressed from an initial three claw prototype to a more advanced five claw model, showing how engineering can address accessibility challenges by combining adaptive features, enhanced grip patterns and affordability. This prototype makes one fact clear: Advanced prosthetic technology does not have to be prohibitively expensive. If innovations like this can be scaled, millions who are currently excluded from prosthetic care could regain essential functions of daily life at a fraction of today’s cost. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtgsXCWV

Choosing the Right Prosthetic Arm 🤖💪 Did you know that not all prosthetic arms are the same? From body-powered to high-tech myoelectric options, each design offers different levels of mobility, control, and customization to fit unique lifestyles. Here’s a breakdown of prosthetic arm variations: ✔ Body-Powered: Durable, cable-driven, and budget-friendly ✔ Myoelectric: Uses muscle signals for precision & natural movement ✔ Passive: Aesthetic-focused, great for balance & cosmetic appeal ✔ High-Tech Innovations: AI, sensory feedback, & smart adaptive movements 💡 Understanding your options helps you choose the best fit for your needs. Discover the latest advancements in prosthetic arms and how they can improve mobility in our latest blog! 🔗 Read More: https://lnkd.in/g8UrEx2m #Prosthetics #ProstheticArms #AdaptiveTech #Myoelectric #BodyPowered #HortonsOandP #MobilityMatters

Something from the “wow, tech” category today. 🦾 Alt-Bionics, Inc. has been testing their Surge robotic hand in a completely new way. Instead of complex myoelectric signals or pre-set grip patterns, the user simply wears a glove on their sound hand, and every finger movement is instantly mirrored by the prosthetic. The result? Full, real-time control of each individual finger. 👐 It looks natural and opens up new possibilities for training and rehabilitation. It’s still early days, but it feels like a step toward prosthetics that truly become a “second nature.” 👉 What do you think – could this be the kind of approach that changes the game for prosthetic design?

In orthotic design, small details 🔍 can have a big impact—especially when it comes to rectification. This is the process of modifying a 3D scan or cast to improve fit and function before fabrication. Whether you're starting from a limb scan or a plaster mold, the approach needs to be precise. Digital workflows, like the one @Leoshape offers, allow clinicians to: 🔸 Clean and smooth raw scan data 🔸 Align and adjust posture (toe spring, SVA, dorsiflexion/plantarflexion) 🔸 Define trimlines and shape the orthosis 🔸 Add reliefs and custom biomechanical features It’s fascinating how technology now lets us fine-tune every millimeter with consistency and control. I hope to see this approach become more widely adopted!

Revolutionizing Prosthetics with Prepreg Composites At APCM, we believe performance and innovation should extend beyond aerospace and automotive—our prepreg composites are helping transform the future of prosthetics. ✅ Lightweight Strength – Our carbon fiber prepregs deliver unmatched strength-to-weight ratios, giving prosthetic users improved mobility without added bulk. ✅ Durability & Reliability – Built to withstand daily use, prepreg composites maintain structural integrity longer than traditional materials. ✅ Precision & Customization – The flexibility of prepreg composites allows for highly tailored designs, ensuring better fit, comfort, and functionality for each user. ✅ Aesthetic Appeal – From sleek carbon fiber finishes to customizable options, prosthetics made with prepregs not only perform—but look great too. Whether it’s for advanced athletic performance or everyday wear, prepreg composites are redefining what’s possible in prosthetic design. 🌐 Learn more at: www.prepregs.com

Revolutionizing Prosthetics with Prepreg Composites At APCM, we believe performance and innovation should extend beyond aerospace and automotive—our prepreg composites are helping transform the future of prosthetics. ✅ Lightweight Strength – Our carbon fiber prepregs deliver unmatched strength-to-weight ratios, giving prosthetic users improved mobility without added bulk. ✅ Durability & Reliability – Built to withstand daily use, prepreg composites maintain structural integrity longer than traditional materials. ✅ Precision & Customization – The flexibility of prepreg composites allows for highly tailored designs, ensuring better fit, comfort, and functionality for each user. ✅ Aesthetic Appeal – From sleek carbon fiber finishes to customizable options, prosthetics made with prepregs not only perform—but look great too. Whether it’s for advanced athletic performance or everyday wear, prepreg composites are redefining what’s possible in prosthetic design. 🌐 Learn more at: www.prepregs.com

When I first started sketching up ideas of an affordable ultrashort pulse laser, my only target was to enable this technology for many like myself. I experienced the problem from first hand - these lasers are currently complex and impractically expensive for mainstream applications. As usual for an expert founder, non-technical details were further down on the to-do list. As I speak to more and more potential users, it becomes clear that our simplified laser architecture makes SO MUCH sense. Lasers can replace sources in x-ray machines, can be used for labelling any packaging, making implants in the dentistry, storing data and much more. Low price and simplification is often not considered as a Unique Selling Point, but in this case it's the most important thing. After we caught up with the commercial side of the planning, we quickly realized that the future is extremely optimistic due to the upcoming widespread adaptation. The below chart shows our revenue projections based on forecast provided by 15+ interested early adaptor customers. That said, I challenge you to name a single object which won't ever have an ultrafast laser application! If you are thinking of air or water, think again. 😁

At CYBATHLON, a body-powered arm prosthesis outperformed some of the world’s most advanced bionic hands, proving that innovation isn’t just about tech, but smart, user-focused design. Now, meet the first-ever body-powered wrist-driven supernumerary robotic finger (bpSRF), a breakthrough in hand augmentation. Weighing just 52g and made mostly from 3D-printed parts, it skips the electronics and uses wrist motion to add an extra finger. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e85vSpzD (Courtesy of IEEE / IEEE Xplore) Authors: Alyssa Nicole Maguiña Díaz, Renato Mio & Sebastian Caballa from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú #assistivetechnology #disabilityinclusion #prosthetics #usercentereddesign #scientificinnovation

Just released: a deep dive into SWITCH's ergonomic benefits 🔬 Our latest article takes a closer look at how the hybrid pipette performed in lab-based ergonomic testing. SWITCH reduces physical strain and gives you the best of both worlds: manual precision and electronic efficiency in a single ergonomic design. Your body will thank you. 😉 In collaboration with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), we evaluated pipetting from a biomechanics perspective to ensure SWITCH meets the highest ergonomic standards in the industry. The result? A design that supports your hand, not works against it, even during long pipetting sessions. 🔍 Learn how SWITCH performed in our comparative ergonomic testing: https://lnkd.in/eArEjU2t #Ergonomics #MeetSWITCH #SWITCHpipette #SWITCH #HybridPipette #pipetting #INTEGRA #liquidhandling #ZHAW

Prosthetic technology isn’t slowing down — and neither are we. From lightweight materials to sensor-driven components, the future of prosthetics is here. #FutureOfMobility #LeimkuehlerStrong #leimkuehlerOP #amherst #sandusky #northolmsted #toledo #niles