Jeremy Gutsche
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This week, Touch Bionics released the i-LIMB Hand, thought to be the world’s most advance bionic hand. What makes the i-LIMB so spectacular is the concept that it can look and act like a real human hand. The hand is activated using a , “highly intuitive control system that uses a traditional two-input myoelectric (muscle signal) to open and close the hand’s life-like fingers.” It’s always pleasing to see advances in technology that can make such a difference in someone’s life.  The i-LIMB Hand offers a unique, highly intuitive control system that uses a traditional myoelectric signal input to open and close the hand's life-like fingers. Myoelectric controls utilize the electrical signal generated by muscles in the remaining portion of a patient's limb. This signal is picked up by electrodes that sit on the surface of the skin. Users of existing, basic myoelectric prosthetic hands are able to quickly adapt to the system and can master the device's new functionality within minutes. For new patients, the i-LIMB Hand offers a multi-function prosthetic solution that has never before been available.
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