1. Touch Bionics i-Limb Prostheses
By: Justin Pelletier

2. i-Limb Ultra Functional prosthetic hand.
Touch Bionics most advanced prosthetic.
Based off of the i-LIMB Pulse design.
“the most versatile prosthetic hand available” – Touch Bionics

3. What it can include
Fingers that move independently and bend at natural joints.
Manually rotatable thumb.
Multi-flex wrist option or manually rotatable.
4 skin coverings: 2 active and 2 natural.
Variety of automated grips along with custom gestures.
Upgraded biosim software.

4. How it works Electrode mounted on residual limb.
User tightens muscles, this generates an electrical impulse.
Impulse sent to computer on board the prosthetic.
Based which muscles are fired the hand will open or close.
Requires some prepositioning of fingers for some actions.

5. Positives Individual has a hand to help assist them.
Provides them the ability to do daily activities.
Individually moving fingers allow for better grip.
Patients say it can help psychologically.

6. Setbacks Cost: $18,000 per prosthetic.
Although versatile, does require some prepositioning for some actions.
Engineering:
- Gears: without force will reverse.
- Skin: Balancing Hardness and Elasticity.

7. Works Cited
Clark, Emily. "I-LIMB Bionic Hand Approaches 100 Fittings." I-LIMB Bionic Hand Approaches 100 Fittings. N.p., n.d. Web. <
"I-Limb Prosthesis." - 1-Handed.com. N.p., Web. <
The Royal Academy of Engineering. "Touch Bionics: Enabling a New Age in Human Prosthetics." Touch Bionics: Enabling a New Age in Human Prosthetics. N.p., n.d. Web. <
Touch Bionics Inc. "Touch Bionics." Touch Bionics News RSS. N.p., Web. <