i-limb pulse is touch bionics latest electric prosthetic hand that is made from aluminum and features pulsing grip strength and multiple software-enabled grip patterns. the new hand is made from aluminum to provide more strength with less weight, supporting a load of up to 90kg. the new design is especially unique because of the pulsing grip that provides increasing and controllable grip strength on each finger to grip objects tightly. this technology is ideal for detailed daily tasks like tying one’s shoelaces. the new hand is also bluetooth enabled allowing users to optimize features to their needs and habits.
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Another leap for man and robots d;-)
Designers and Engineers tend to re-use parts to save time and dollars. I would say that was a rather clever use of an attractive anodized aluminum housing. I am assuming they are using the flashlights internal battery storage for the demo hands power supply as well. I might have taken the mag like logo off but then again why mask the clever re-use.
CH-85 – obvously it’s a hand-prosthesis cum flash-light – or a flashy-hand?
But why the Maglite base?