Modular Prosthetic Limb
Built by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · United States
The Modular Prosthetic Limb is a Surgical / Medical robot developed by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (United States), launched 2010. Key specifications: procedures rehabilitation, dof / arm 26, haptic feedback Yes, fda year false.
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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)
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Johnny Matheny
Viability
Thought-controlled arm with sensory feedback reported
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Surgical / Medical- Procedures
- rehabilitation
- DOF / arm
- 26
- Haptic feedback
- Yes
- FDA year
- false
- CE mark year
- false
Company profile
- Founded
- 1942
Detailed specifications
Other6
- Sub Category
- rehabilitation
- Company Country
- US
- Controller Model
- Custom Embedded[3]
- Deployment Count
- 10
- Deployment Notes
- used for neurorehabilitation research across the United States[3]
- Additional Information
- - 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). - Exhibition: 'Beautiful Users' at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (2014). - Notable as a pioneering research prosthetic with advanced dexterity and multiple control modalities.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Johnny Matheny· United Statessource ↗
Company milestones
- 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
- 2018DeploymentJohnny Matheny takes home MPL
- —MilestoneWorld War II origin
Compare with peers
More videos
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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, dof / arm 26, haptic feedback Yes, fda year false, ce mark year false.
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