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 Hands: Finding the Right Myoelectric Control System
Myoelectric control systems form the interface between most bionic arms / hands and their human users. Finding the right control system is one of the most important factors in user satisfaction.
Bionic Limbs Research News June 15, 2021
A new, lightweight, powered bionic leg, the pros and cons of hand transplants, and the current status of limb regeneration.
Advanced Neural Interfaces for Bionic Hands
Bionic hands will only reach their full potential if we restore true thought control and sensory feedback, which requires a neural interface.
Brain’s Sensory Map Not Adjusting to Bionic Sensors
A recent study suggests that the adult human brain is incapable of adjusting its sensory map to match the location of bionic sensors. This may make it more difficult to obtain precise sensory feedback from bionic hands.
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)
Painful neuromas and muscular atrophy are two side effects of traditional amputation techniques that can interfere with the use of a bionic limb. The Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI) helps address both these issues
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.
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.
A Quick Look at Electronic Skin
Electronic skin is a key component of future bionic limbs. It’s also advancing so quickly that we now have to update this article every few months.
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.
Latest Technology Articles
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.
A Complete Guide to Bionic Legs & Feet
Everything you need to know about bionic legs, knees, ankles, and feet. Continuously updated, this page is intended as your one-stop repository for all the latest information on lower-limb devices, technologies, and research.
A Complete Guide to Bionic Arms & Hands
Everything you need to know about bionic arms and hands, including all the current devices, technologies, and the latest research. Continuously updated, this page is intended as your one-stop repository for information on upper-limb bionics.
Mobius Bionics LUKE Arm
The LUKE Arm is one of two bionic arms to come out of DARPA’s Revolutionizing Prosthetics program, and the only commercial arm to offer a powered shoulder option.
World’s Strongest Bionic Hands
Dreaming of a bionic hand that can crush steel or throw an assailant across the room? We’re not quite there yet but bionic hands are definitely getting stronger!
Worldwide Explosion in Bionic Hand Technology Continues
New bionic hand devices and technologies continue to appear all over the globe. In our latest sweep, we’ve identified 12 more worth a closer look.
OHand Intelligent Bionic Hand
The OHand may be a relatively new bionic hand, but its advanced feature set and polished engineering suggest it will be a worthy competitor going forward.
Atom Touch from Atom Limbs
Some will refer to the Atom Touch as the commercial version of the Modular Prosthetic Limb (MPL) developed by John Hopkins University. But it is more than that, with notable enhancements in durability, artificial intelligence, and sensory feedback.
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.
User Feedback on Bionic Devices
Ottobock C-Leg User Satisfaction Report
About This Report Our mission at BionicsForEveryone.com is to help those with physical or neurological disabilities to understand their bionic technology options free of commercial influence. We do not sanction or promote specific bionic devices. Nor do we accept any…
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.
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…
Real Bionic Stories
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.
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.
Latest News
BFE Launches New Clinical Insights Program
To add the voice of clinical experience to our articles on bionic devices and technologies, we have just launched our new Clinical Insights program.
BionicsForEveryone.com Ends Its First Year With Explosive Growth
BionicsForEveryone.com has just completed its first year with explosive growth. We look forward to continuing to help others in the years ahead.
Samantha Morris Joins BionicsForEveryone.com as Volunteer CEO
We are pleased to announce that Samantha Morris has joined BionicsForEveryone.com as our volunteer CEO.