Modular Prosthetic Limb
Built by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · United States· Launched 2010
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Overview
The Modular Prosthetic Limb is a bionic arm with human-level dexterity, weight, range of motion, and force generation. It's designed to restore full functionality to upper-extremity amputee soldiers.
Flagship features
- Designed for individuals with upper limb amputations; controlled via myoelectric sensors on the residual limb
- Can also be controlled via brain-computer interface (BCI) for individuals with paralysis or ALS
- 26 moving, articulated joints — nearly as many as a human hand
- Medium: carbon fiber, aluminum, steel, select polymers
- Developed by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU APL) in partnership with Hunter Defense Technologies
- Demonstrated capabilities include controlled movements, small object manipulation, tool manipulation, and clothes pin manipulation (per demo video)
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Rehabilitation
- Yes
- False
- False
64% of surgical / medical robots have it
- 26
More joints than 96% of 27 Surgical / Medical robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- rehabilitation
Controls & integration1
- Custom Embedded[3]
Buying & support1
- Deployment Count
- 10
Who uses it
No named customer yet
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10 other robots in this category have one.
Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 2018DeploymentJohnny Matheny takes home MPL
- Aug 2016DeploymentThought-controlled arm with sensory feedback reported
- Jan 2016DeploymentMPL reaches new levels of operability
- Apr 2014MilestoneMPL exhibited at USA Science and Engineering Festival
- Mar 1942MilestoneFounded
- Not yet on fileMilestoneWorld War II origin
Compare with
- Compare Modular Prosthetic Limb with Mako Total HipRoboScore 72.6
- Compare Modular Prosthetic Limb with Mako Partial KneeRoboScore 69.7
- Compare Modular Prosthetic Limb with MabuRoboScore 69.4
- Compare Modular Prosthetic Limb with Mako SpineRoboScore 67.4
- Compare Modular Prosthetic Limb with HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPERoboScore 67.3
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Modular Prosthetic Limb?
- The Modular Prosthetic Limb is developed by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Modular Prosthetic Limb?
- The Modular Prosthetic Limb is a Surgical / Medical robot made by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.
- How much does the Modular Prosthetic Limb cost?
- Pricing for the Modular Prosthetic Limb is not publicly listed. Contact Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for a quote.
- When was the Modular Prosthetic Limb launched?
- The Modular Prosthetic Limb was launched in 2010.
- What are the key specifications of the Modular Prosthetic Limb?
- Key specifications of the Modular Prosthetic Limb: procedures rehabilitation, moving joints per arm 26, haptic feedback Yes, fda year false, ce mark year false.
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