“Bionic
hands controlled by iPhone app”
In 2008, Jason Koger, a young husband and
father was riding his four-wheeler on his grandfather's farm when he came in
contact with a downed power line His body was jolted with 7,200 volts of
electricity. Since his accident, Koger has had a variety of prosthetic hands to
help him function with his "new normal" in everyday life. In recent
years, the prosthetic devices field has seen remarkable developments. And Koger
is the first double amputee in the world to receive one of the most innovative
products on the market: bionic hands that are, in part, controlled by an iPhone
app. The i-Limb Ultra Revolution is the latest innovation from UK-based
prosthetic developers Touch Bionics. The hand offers "unparalleled
dexterity and control, enabling wearers to more easily perform activities of
daily living and thus increase their quality of life," said Ian Stevens,
CEO of Touch Bionics.
This is a huge breakthrough in the
world of technology and prosthetics, to go from basic hand shaped ballistic gel
that was mainly for looks to a fully bionic hand that has motor skills and can
be controlled by an app. This man is part robot, how long has someone been
waiting to say that? This innovation has allowed for this man’s life to be
returned to almost as it was. He can do most skills that are required for
everyday use, although it takes a little longer. Regardless, this is one of the
coolest things I’ve seen. You can see the gratefulness in Koger’s attitude and how happy he is in the video on
the link, truly a remarkable piece of technology that will help many amputees
return to their normal lives.
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