Rethinking the prosthetic arm

[ampgk]

I think this is an interesting concept. Designer is an industrial designer rather than a medical engineer:



Article and more images:

www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/12/tentacle-like-prosthetic-arm-is-a-cthuloid-nightmare/?pid=875&viewall=true

[headoncollider]

Yeah, i think it would be a good idea for more prosthetic designers to do an industrial or commercial designing course before, or as part of the prosthetitcs training.
More moving parts and complex components dont always make a better product.
Theres also a world of other materials and practices they normally dont get to work with unless they seek them out.
I have a 3R106 Otto Bock knee and my pros guys were told by the Otto Bock rep that "No, the user shouldnt kneel with this knee",,,,, ? Im a cabinet maker, I HAVE TO KNEEL sometimes.
The pros guys said, there really arent any "industrial strength" knees on the market. At least none speciffically designed for a working environment!
I guess even the designers seem to think when you lose a limb, you must be retired or on a disability pension, so a practical knee isnt really practical
Morons!