Virtu-LIMB lets prospective patients take upgraded Touch Bionics hand for a spin

It appears like Touch Bionics is bringing the classic “try before you purchase” racket to the area of bionic hands. Say hello to the Virtu-LIMB, a simulation and coaching setup for myoelectric upper limb prostheses. This little yellow dome tethers to a patient’s arm and transmits their myoelectric signals to a close-by computer via Bluetooth — the information is then used to either control an i-LIMB Ultra prosthetic hand or, failing that, a computer simulation of 1. The rig was shown on the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly this week, and might be used to assist clinicians fine-tune prostheses for his or her patients, train patients to control their bionic digits, and even demonstrate the Touch Bionics’ i-LIMB to a possible user. The i-LIMB Ultra itself is an upgraded replacement for the outfit’s i-LIMB Pulse , featuring a brand new variable digit-by-digit grip mode, increased flexibility, extended battery life (and occasional battery audio warning), and the facility to create custom gestures. The hot unit even returns to a natural resting state after a period of inactivity, keeping the devil from your idle hands.

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