Our Inspiration
Tilly Lockey lost both her hands at age 15 months. But when you watch her videos, you don’t feel any sense of loss. What you see is a bright, happy teenager with unlimited potential.
Much of that is a credit to her and her family. But as she says in this video, having cool bionic arms helps.
Our Mission
The Bionic Revolution is here. It is already improving the lives of those who have lost physical or neurological abilities to accident, disease, or genetic disorders.
Our goal is to educate people about the latest bionic technologies available to them. We’re also trying to build public support for expanded insurance coverage to help pay for these solutions.
Key Resources
The following pages provide quick access to resources of special interest:
Latest Research Articles
Bionic Limbs Research News April 11, 2021
An indestructible bionic hand, wearable biosensors with a built-in AI control system, and non-invasive sensory feedback for bionic feet. What’s not to love?
Bionic Limbs Research News April 04, 2021
A look at some recent bionic research articles as of April 04, 2021, including technology to design perfect sockets, advances in 3D printing, and a bionic arm that can bond with users over time.
Research Project Snapshot — Investigating Socket Sensation & Proprioception in Lower Limb Amputees
A study to capture the experiences and perception of prosthetic leg users — part of a broader project to develop prosthetic sockets that can detect and communicate important sensations to end-users.
Understanding Bionic Touch
Our definition of bionic touch goes beyond sensory feedback, i.e. where sensors must make contact with the external world to generate information.
Bionic Limbs Research Snapshot — Imperial College London
This snapshot looks at the work being done by the Neuromechanics and Rehabilitation Technology Group at the Imperial College London in the U.K.
Sensory Feedback for Bionic Feet
This article explores the options to obtain sensory feedback from bionic feet, which is less critical than sensory feedback from bionic hands.
Sensory Feedback for Bionic Hands
The ultimate goal of bionic hands is to replicate natural abilities. For this to happen, bionic hands will need to provide advanced sensory feedback.
Agonist-antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI)
A new surgical technique is improving the ability of end-users to sense the position and movement of bionic limbs, as well as reducing phantom pain.
Bionic Limbs Research News March 16, 2021
A look at some recent bionic research articles as of March 16, 2021, touching on everything from hand transplants to intelligent octopus arms.
Latest Technology Articles
Ossur Rheo Knee XC
Ossur’s Rheo Knee XC is the premium version of its sister product, the Rheo Knee. Added features include increased support for higher-level activities.
The World’s Most Advanced Bionic Limbs
Keeping track of the world’s most advanced bionic limbs helps is important because they are the vanguard of the coming bionic limb revolution.
Current Options for Bionic Elbows
Looking for a quick list of bionic elbows? For your convenience, this page lists the main elbows currently on the market, with links to individual articles on each elbow.
Ottobock Genium Knee
The Ottobock Genium Knee uses microprocessor technology to help users walk with a more natural gait, improved safety, and reduced energy consumption.
Hy5 MyHand Myoelectric/Hydraulic Hand
The MyHand from Hy5 is a hybrid hand that uses myoelectric sensors to trigger open and close actions but hydraulics to execute these actions.
Bionic Limbs — First Impressions From Our User Satisfaction Surveys
Check out our early impressions from the results of our User Satisfaction Surveys on bionic limbs. Results for individual devices to follow.
Vincent Evolution
The Vincent Evolution is clearly an advanced bionic hand and is distributed in the U.S., but it doesn’t provide much English-language documentation.
Ottobock Kenevo Knee
Ottobock’s Kenevo knee is the first bionic knee designed for users with lower mobility grades, meaning persons who walk at no more than half-speed.
Ottobock Genium X3 Knee
The Genium X3 Knee is the most advanced bionic knee on the market. It is also waterproof, dustproof, and highly resistant to corrosion.
Bionic Feats
Bionic Feats: Food Preparation
Preparing food is a daily activity that is essential for personal independence. In these videos, we show you various bionic hands hard at work in the kitchen.
Bionic Feats: From Wheelchair to Walking
For many centuries, paraplegia often meant confining patients to wheelchairs. This is no longer the case. Bionic exoskeletons are now making it possible for paraplegics to rise from their wheelchairs and reclaim their freedom.
Bionic Feats: Heavy-Duty Hand Work
Bionic hand technology is improving all the time, with a lot of emphasis on better control systems, more sensory feedback, and faster response times. But these devices still tend to be relatively fragile. In these videos, we show you a…
Bionic Feats: Challenging Terrain
As lower-limb bionic technologies improve, users naturally want to venture beyond “safe” surfaces and go wherever they want. This requires the same kind of adaptability offered by natural legs/feet. Fortunately, bionic scientists and engineers seem to be up to the…
Bionic Feats: Conquering Stairs
A few decades ago, going up and down the stairs was an ordeal for lower-limb amputees, even dangerous. These five short videos show how bionic knees and ankles have made this important daily task so much easier!
Bionic Feats: Tying Shoelaces
Tying shoelaces is a real challenge for bionic hands because it requires significant dexterity. For a hand to truly play its part in this task, it should have good hand speed and the ability to switch grips with ease.
Real Bionic Stories
Seeking User Feedback on Bionic Limbs
At BionicsForEveryone.com, we are very clear about where our loyalties lie when it comes to bionic limbs, and that is with end-users. We don’t have anything negative to say about bionic companies. On the contrary, we have great respect for…
Excellent New Video Channel by Passionate Prosthetist
David Gray is a passionate prosthetist who also happens to be such a great communicator that we thought we’d introduce you to his YouTube channel.
Samantha Morris Joins BionicsForEveryone.com as Volunteer CEO
We are pleased to announce that Samantha Morris has joined BionicsForEveryone.com as our volunteer CEO.
The Revolution in Prosthetic Aesthetics
There is something transformative happening in the prosthetics industry — a long-overdue awakening among product designers, those with limb differences, and the general public that is helping us take a big step toward a more inclusive society.
Master Innovators in Bionic Limbs
The innovators featured in this post are all accomplished scientists, engineers, and/or inventors. They have all made significant contributions to the advancement of bionic limbs. But what makes them truly special is their passion to improve the lives of those…
Interview with Richard Slusher, Amputee Camp Counselor
An amazing conversation with amputee camp counselor, Richard Slusher. We learned more about limb difference from talking with Richard than we have in nearly a year of hard studying.