Livingston bionic hand wins an international award

STV ^ | 11 November 2008 | ?

[DGHoodini]

A revolutionary invention that has its origins in research carried out by NHS Lothian over 20 years ago, has been named as one of TIME Magazine's best inventions of 2008.

The world's first commercially available bionic hand, the i-LIMB Hand, invented by David Gow, NHS Lothian, and developed by Livingston-based Touch Bionics, is rated 14 overall in TIME's best inventions of 2008.

The world's first bionic hand took many years to develop, beginning with a programme of research work at NHS Lothian's bio engineering centre in Edinburgh.

The key innovation is that it is multi-articulating, meaning each finger has its own motor. The i-LIMB looks and acts like a real hand with subtle capabilities, like a credit-card grip for grasping narrow objects. It also has a power hold for larger items like coffee mugs.

[billorites]

Hmm.

The 'Bachelor's Friend...'

[DGHoodini]

Here are two more encouraging stories from the field:

Micro needles aid bionic advances
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7734138.stm

Artificial arm a true gift
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20081116/NEWS01/811160317/1006

[DGHoodini]

Did you look at the hand?..covered with latex? :o)

But I figure way cool for someone who needs and can afford it.

...We are the Borg! @Po}

[billorites]

"It also has a power hold for larger items like coffee mugs."

And I suppose your "power hold" include that 16 y.o. Costa Rican pool boy?
So, does it?

[DGHoodini]

..uhhhmmm. A little too arcane of a reference for me...

Bobcat _____....?

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Ehhhh...it’s Sam Kinison