Better Bionics develops artificial hand with artificial intelligence

Hamilton-based company Better Bionics is developing an artificial hand that uses artificial intelligence, sensors, and small motors to process muscle signals. According to Hospital News, the prosthetic device is designed to perform 20 different movements. Founder Ahmed Ibrahim began working on artificial hands as a ten-year-old in Syria using toy helicopter motors and plastic building blocks. [1]

Ibrahim received funding from an HHS DRIVE SPARK grant to advance the project. Hospital News reported that he is working alongside hospital specialists to refine the prototype. The team is utilizing 3D printing and clinical feedback to make continuous adjustments to the design. [1]

The project builds on ongoing global research into advanced prosthetic systems. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, researchers recently tested a six-channel acoustic control bracelet that achieved 95.3 per cent accuracy in recognizing hand gestures. Earlier reports also showed that researchers at Istanbul Medipol University developed tactile feedback systems to improve gripping precision. [4][5]

Better Bionics plans to begin patient testing once the project receives research ethics approval. Hospital News reported that the upcoming trials will evaluate both the comfort and daily functionality of the device, with keeping the final product affordable remaining a key objective. [1]