Breakthroughs in Bionics
1. Hero Pro by Open Bionics – First Fully Wireless Bionic Arm
The new Hero Pro uses wireless MyoPods (EMG sensors) to pick up muscle signals, offering more comfort and control. Features include:
Detachable modules
Smartphone customization
Waterproof design
Stronger grip strength
2. Home Haptic Feedback Trials
Open Bionics & University of Bath launched at-home testing of a glove-and-armband system. Vibrations simulate touch to give users real-time sensory feedback-designed to boost daily usability and reduce abandonment.
3. Signal Fusion Control
UC Davis researchers found combining EMG and FMG signals gives better accuracy in controlling prosthetics than either method alone.
4. Osseointegration + Neural Interfaces
Sweden’s Max Ortiz Catalan is pioneering AI-controlled arms using electrodes implanted into the bone, decoding neural intent in real time.
5. AI-Powered Pediatric Hand
A lightweight, camera-equipped 3D-printed hand for children (ages 10-12) uses deep learning to detect objects and grasp them with 96–100% accuracy.
6. 5G-Connected Smart Arm
New prototype links a prosthetic arm to a Jetson AI processor via 5G or Wi-Fi. Enables <125 ms control latency with real-time object recognition and response.
Beyond Hardware: Ethics & Accessibility
Affordability gap: High-end prosthetics can cost $45K-$200K. Lower-cost options like the Alt-Bionics Genesis (~$5K) are trying to fill that void.
User-led design: Amputee advocate Sarah de Lagarde reminds developers:
“Disabled people are invisible to the tech world … involve disabled people at the start, not the end.”
Brain-Controlled Prosthetics: Neuralink has launched a study to see if its brain implants can directly control robotic arms—possibly a game-changer for full neural control.
1. Hero Pro by Open Bionics – First Fully Wireless Bionic Arm
The new Hero Pro uses wireless MyoPods (EMG sensors) to pick up muscle signals, offering more comfort and control. Features include:
Detachable modules
Smartphone customization
Waterproof design
Stronger grip strength
2. Home Haptic Feedback Trials
Open Bionics & University of Bath launched at-home testing of a glove-and-armband system. Vibrations simulate touch to give users real-time sensory feedback-designed to boost daily usability and reduce abandonment.
3. Signal Fusion Control
UC Davis researchers found combining EMG and FMG signals gives better accuracy in controlling prosthetics than either method alone.
4. Osseointegration + Neural Interfaces
Sweden’s Max Ortiz Catalan is pioneering AI-controlled arms using electrodes implanted into the bone, decoding neural intent in real time.
5. AI-Powered Pediatric Hand
A lightweight, camera-equipped 3D-printed hand for children (ages 10-12) uses deep learning to detect objects and grasp them with 96–100% accuracy.
6. 5G-Connected Smart Arm
New prototype links a prosthetic arm to a Jetson AI processor via 5G or Wi-Fi. Enables <125 ms control latency with real-time object recognition and response.
Beyond Hardware: Ethics & AccessibilityAffordability gap: High-end prosthetics can cost $45K-$200K. Lower-cost options like the Alt-Bionics Genesis (~$5K) are trying to fill that void.
User-led design: Amputee advocate Sarah de Lagarde reminds developers:
“Disabled people are invisible to the tech world … involve disabled people at the start, not the end.”
Brain-Controlled Prosthetics: Neuralink has launched a study to see if its brain implants can directly control robotic arms—possibly a game-changer for full neural control.