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 Limb Research News September 08, 2021
More advances in bionic-hand control systems, the lack of new innovations in lower-limb bionics, and a key step forward for osseointegration.
Understanding Bionic Touch
Our definition of bionic touch goes beyond the use of artificial sensors to generate information through physical contact. It also includes proprioception and osseointegration.
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.
Which Myoelectric Pattern Recognition System is Right for You?
We are entering a period of bionic arm & hand development that is both exciting and potentially confusing. This article is meant to clarify the most recent options for pattern recognition systems.
Bionic Limb Research News July 28, 2021
A quick review of adjustable sockets & liners, bionic knees for lower-mobility patients, and bionic hands designed for use with mobile devices.
Bionic Leg & Foot Control Systems
The current control systems for bionic legs & feet are mostly autonomous, but researchers are actively exploring direct control and sensory feedback.
Bionic Arm & Hand Control Systems
When looking at a bionic arm, many people believe that the hand and the arm joints are the primary technology components. This is not true. The most important component is the user control system.
Surgical Techniques That Improve the Use of Bionic Limbs
This document helps amputees monitor all current and future surgical techniques that may improve the use of bionic limbs and/or reduce pain.
Neural Interface Surgery
Neural interfaces are currently the leading option to provide true sensory feedback from bionic limbs but they have significant drawbacks.
Latest Technology Articles
A Complete Guide to Bionic Legs & Feet
Everything you need to know about bionic legs, knees, ankles, and feet. Continuously updated, this page is 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.
The Psyonic Ability Hand
With sensory feedback, superior closing speed, and an emphasis on durability, the Psyonic Ability Hand offers good value for its lower midrange price.
Ottobock MyoHand VariPlus Speed
The Ottobock MyoHand VariPlus Speed hand is nearly identical to its SensorHand Speed cousin but without the advanced auto-grasp feature.
An Introduction to Bionic Hearing
Our ability to hear helps us interact with our surrounding world. When hearing loss is severe, bionic hearing devices are increasingly a viable solution.
Ossur Power Knee
Ossur’s Power Knee is the only bionic knee that attempts to replace lost muscle power with electric power, which helps reduce energy expenditure.
Freedom Plie Knee
The Plie Knee has some unique features that draw both supporters and detractors. With its acquisition by Proteor USA now complete, we are waiting for some indication of its future.
Nabtesco/Proteor Allux Knee
The latest version of Nabtesco’s Allux Knee (Allux 2) was launched in the U.S. in June 2017. Now distributed by Proteor USA, the Allux has some interesting features, especially its use of a 4-bar linkage system.
MeHand from MaxBionic
MaxBionic’s MeHand appears to exhibit a level of user control, dexterity, and responsiveness found in much more expensive bionic hand systems.
User Feedback on Bionic Devices
Ottobock C-Leg User Satisfaction Report
The Ottobock C-Leg is the highest-rated bionic limb we’ve seen in our User Satisfaction Reports in both general user satisfaction and brand loyalty.
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…
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.
Real Bionic Stories
NHS Wales Sets Important Precedent for Prosthetic Leg Covers
Beautiful prosthetic leg covers are having such a positive emotional and social impact on lower-limb amputees that they should be free to everyone. NHS Wales just did that.
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.