Psyonic Ability Hand is the First Touch Sensing Bionic Hand

Last Updated on January 16, 2023 6:31 pm by Jeffrey Powers

The field of prosthetics has come a long way in recent years, and one company at the forefront of this progress is Psyonic. Their bionic arm, named: The Ability Hand™ is a highly advanced prosthetic that offers a level of functionality and ease of use that was once thought impossible.

At CES, I ran into CEO (and founder) Dr. Aadeel Akhtar and Dan St. Pierre, who is an amputee and displaying the prosthetic arm. I was joined by Keenan Campbell and Guy Cochran on this interview

One of the most impressive features of the arm is its ability to provide real-time feedback to the user. We got to see this not only from Dan, but with two demo prosthetics. This is made possible through a combination of sensors and algorithms that allow the arm to sense the user’s intentions and respond accordingly.

I also got to control a prosthetic via the iOS app using AI. This opens a lot of options for using the hand without being attached to it.

While it’s not perfect, the arm can be switched to do different tasks. If the user wants to pick up a cup of water, the arm will automatically adjust its grip to ensure a secure hold. Guy tried to unscrew a water bottle, which was a challenge for both Guy, and Dan.

The user can control the arm using their own muscle signals. This is achieved through the use of electromyography (EMG) sensors that are placed on the user’s residual limb.

Overall, the Ability Hand bionic arm from Psyonic is a truly impressive piece of technology that has the potential to greatly improve the lives of people living with limb loss. While it will cost around $15,000 for an arm, Medicaid can be available for amputees to help acquire.