bebionic v2

 

The bebionic v2 is a multi-articulating myoelectric hand with upgraded individual motors for each digit that result in increased operating speeds. New grip patterns include a precision grip, mouse grip, trigger grip and improved tripod grip.  The thumb can be manually positioned into either an opposed or non-opposed position.  The opposed position controls tripod and power grip, while the non-opposed position controls key grip and finger point.

A total of 14 functional hand positions are available, 10 of which are factory set and four more that are selectable through the hand's bebalance software.  On-board microprocessors continuously monitor the positions of the fingers to ensure accurate grip sequences.  Bebalance software lets the prosthetist wirelessly program and monitor the hand. The hand also has a selectable auto-grip feature that senses when a gripped item is slipping, automatically tightening the grip for a secure and safe hold. 

The fingers of the bebionic v2 are durable and move together naturally as the fingers close, resulting in finger adduction grip. This allows the user to securely grip thin objects (toothbrush, piece of paper, cutlery) between the fingers, giving them function in a different plane.

Bebionic hands have four wrist options: an electric quick disconnect wrist, a standard friction wrist, studded hand plates and a short friction wrist for long transradial or wrist disarticulation applications.

The bebionic v2 is available in medium and large sizes and comes with a high definition silicone cosmetic glove that is available in 19 skin shades. The unique multi-layered silicone is resilient to tears yet is also soft and flexible, moving freely over the hand. A custom silicone glove that is individually sculpted can be special ordered. 

 

 

 

Newly Engineered Prosthetic Hands Revolutionize Life for Injured Soldier, College Student

The bebionic v2 hand, worn by Army Staff Sergeant Ramon Padilla (RET), was recently featured on NBC, ABC and CBS news in Philadelphia. Newly engineered electric fingers, worn by college student Colby Helffrich, were also presented in the news stories. Padilla, who lost his left arm below the elbow while serving in Afghanistan, says the multiple grip patterns and software features of the bebionic v2 give him more options and allow the hand to move more naturally.

 

Bebionic v2 Hand, Electric Fingers Now Available at Philadelphia Center

Metro Philadelphia Article - July 28, 2011 - Army Staff Sergeant Ramon Padilla (RET.) and physical therapy student Colby Helffrich demonstrated their advanced prosthetic hands for Metro Philadelphia newspaper. Padilla, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, is impressed with how the articulating fingers allow multiple grip patterns that improve his hand function. Helffrich has been involved in the development and testing process for his newly engineered electric fingers.