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# Prosthetic Phalanges
The Touch Bionic 'ProDigits' Offer Advanced Dexterity for the Disabled

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-bionic-prodigits
References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/09/behindthemedspeak-replacement-fingers.html) & [touchbionics](http://www.touchbionics.com/ProDigits)

The art and technology behind [prosthetic innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate) are becoming more and more advanced as the Touch Bionic 'ProDigits' proves. A [super sensitive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-sensing-infrastructure) set of [robotic fingers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-hand1), it gives people without hands the dexterity they have been dreaming of.

The Touch Bionic 'ProDigits' can replace any or all of the lost fingers and is controlled by a computer chip in the prosthesis. The cost for such accuracy, however, is between $60,000 to $75,000. That does, however, include the fitting and occupational therapy to adjust to the new hand and fingers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Advanced Prosthetics:** The development of advanced prosthetics such as Touch Bionic's 'ProDigits' is disrupting the traditional prosthetics industry.
- **Robotic Fingers:** The introduction of robotic fingers like those in the 'ProDigits' prosthesis is transforming the prosthetics market and offering new opportunities for innovation.
- **Super-sensitive Touch Technology:** Innovation in super-sensitive touch technology is revolutionizing the way prosthetics function and providing new advancements for their users.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry could benefit from the development of advanced prosthetics like the 'ProDigits' to provide more comprehensive care for patients in need.
- **Robotics Industry:** The robotics industry has the potential to disrupt the traditional prosthetics market by introducing new technologies like the robotic fingers in the 'ProDigits' prosthesis.
- **Computing and Technology Industry:** The computing and technology industry can develop new devices and software to improve the accuracy and functionality of advanced prosthetics like the Touch Bionic 'ProDigits'.

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