Touch Bionics built a revolutionary bionic arm a while ago and they are now going to show the latest version of this prosthetic arm next week in Leipzig, Germany at the ISPO World Congress. The new version is called the i-LIMB Pulse and you can see a video of it and its features on the company's official website. Just in case you do not know the first i-LIMB bionic arm, there is a video below the text, which will allow you to make a comparison between the fresh model and the first prosthetic built by Touch Bionics.

“Having experienced over three years in the market with the i-LIMB Hand, we have gathered unparalleled insight into the needs and requirements of users of upper extremity prosthetic devices” said Stuart Mead, Touch Bionics’ CEO. “This has contributed significantly to the development of the i-LIMB Pulse – for example, we know that the majority of users, whether male or female, prefer a device with natural body lines, so we invested considerable time in miniaturizing components and internal structures to offer two sizes that will accommodate almost all user preferences.”

One of the new features of the i-LIMB Pulse is the patented pulsing technology, which allows for improved grip control. This technology utilizes high-frequency electronic pulses that can literally change users’ lives, by allowing them to perform delicate activities such as tying shoe laces. The new bionic prosthetic is capable of carrying a load of up to 90 kg. Here is a testimonial from Ian Reid, a firefighter from Thurso, Scotland, who lost his right hand back in 2003 in a bus crash. He is also the first person to use the i-LIMB Pulse.

“The i-LIMB Pulse is a very exciting technology development, particularly for someone like myself, who is looking to get back to a level of duty in the fire service. The pulsing effect, increased robustness and range of grip features will hopefully give me the increased level of function I’m looking for.”

You can also watch the video about the i-LIMB Pulse here, but coming up is one about the i-LIMB Hand.




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