i-Limb
Built by Touch Bionics · Iceland
The i-Limb is a Dexterous Hand developed by Touch Bionics (Iceland), launched 2011, priced at $18,000 USD.
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Overview
The i-Limb is a bionic prosthesis designed for hand amputees. It uses sensors placed against the skin to allow users to control functions of their robotic hand naturally, through muscle signals. Equipped with five independently powered fingers, each with its own motor, and capable of communicating with a PC via Bluetooth for feature selection and customization.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Acquisition by Össur
Price
Specifications
Category: Dexterous Hand- Weight
- 0.47 kg
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2011
- Price
- $18,000 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
Other3
- Fda Clearance
- K032833 (June 3, 2010)
- Deployment Count
- 70
- Deployment Notes
- More than 70 patients fitted worldwide by early 2008; anticipated 100 by end of February 2008[1]
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Company milestones
- 2016AcquisitionAcquisition by Össur
- 2015PartnershipMotion Control Electric Terminal integration
- 2011LaunchLaunch of i-Limb
- 2003FundingInitial angel funding
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the i-Limb?
- The i-Limb is developed by Touch Bionics, based in Iceland.
- What type of robot is the i-Limb?
- The i-Limb is a Dexterous Hand made by Touch Bionics.
- How much does the i-Limb cost?
- The i-Limb is priced $18,000 USD.
- When was the i-Limb launched?
- The i-Limb was launched in 2011.
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