Specialists at the Orthopedic University Hospital in Heidelberg are presently busy examining a new prosthetic hand that works almost like a natural hand. The specialists state that this prosthetic hand can move each finger individually and holds an amazing range of grip configurations. It was revealed that this prosthetic hand can hold a credit card, use a keyboard with the index finger and even lift a bag weighing up to 20kg. Patient Soren Wolf, an 18 year-old born with only one hand, tested the 'i-LIMB' hand in comparison with other innovative prosthesis called 'Flu-idhand' and was very enthusiastic upon seeing its capabilities.

 

This prosthetic hand has been created by the Scottish Company, Touch Bionics and comprises five motors which enable each of its fingers to get powered independently. A passive positioning of the thumb enables various grip configurations to be activated. The electrodes that have been employed in the prosthetic hand picks muscle signals from the skin and shifts them to control electronics. The power to propel the hand comes from the batteries.