Here at Open Bionics our goal is to develop affordable, assistive prosthetic devices that enhance the human body.

For Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, Joel Gibbard, CEO at Open Bionics spoke with Ian Davis, a partial hand amputee who has developed his own mechanical prosthetic.The interview focuses on what the future of prosthetics will look like and challenges we are facing now.

For more information about the Hero Arm, view here: https://openbionics.com/hero-arm/

For more information about Ian Davis’ DIY project, visit his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1xxFkEiAdCVy6foEEUIvw

Sometimes a smile says a thousand words.

We work with a number of incredible charities and recently we had a chance to meet one of them. The team at Dan’s Fund For Burns worked with Leom after a tragic fire left him with life changing injuries. As well as rehabilitation support, the charity also funded for Leom to get a Hero Arm.

“It was incredible to see how natural Leom looked with the arm on and how well he could control it within minutes of having it. The look on his face told a million stories but mostly of overriding joy and happiness and hope.” – Polly Miller, Founder, CEO Dan’s Fund

We have funding options available for the Hero Arm, register your interest here: https://openbionics.com/hero-arm/

Alan was born with a heart condition which resulted in him needing to get both arms amputated at the age of three. His determination and confidence hasn’t stop him from doing what he loves. From a young age, Alan has worn different prosthetic arms, but felt they were heavy or difficult to grip.

Watch Alan’s story unfold and his bionic journey begin in our Bionic Squad.

If you are thinking about getting a Hero Arm, register your interest and we’ll be in touch to find out how we can help: https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

Welcome to the Bionic Squad Daniel!
Daniel was supplied with a prosthetic arm by the NHS after his amputation, but it was heavy, uncomfortable and fixed in position, so had no functional purpose.

After 16 years, watch Daniel’s bionic journey begin as he regains function in his right arm with a little help from the Hero Arm.

“The Hero Arm is going to give me a great sense of confidence to challenge the stigmas that still surround disability. I’m looking forward to also raising awareness in my sector about the barriers the limb difference community still face everyday.”

Register your interest in the Hero Arm here: https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

Our favourite Maker Joe Dubbs riding a #onewheel into the future 🦾😎 @the_joe_dubbs

Find out how our most advanced prosthetic arm can help: https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

“My first impression is: I’m in the future now, I’ve suddenly leapt 100 years into the future.I’m really looking forward to letting my Hero Arm loose on the world.” @BionicBeverley just joined the bionic squad! ✨

If you’re looking for an intuitive prosthetic hand, register here: https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

“I wanted to find a prosthetic arm that is an extension of me, a hand that could actually help me do things rather than get in the way. And also it just looks so great.” – Enas got her #heroarm through crowdfunding! 🦾🌟 https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

We were so excited to deliver Caroline’s custom Hero Arm. Caroline was so happy to get it and chose yellow covers because it’s a happy colour. Caroline survived COVID-19 and Sepsis, and is most definitely one of our biggest heroes. Keep smiling Caroline! 🦾🌼

If you are looking for a bionic arm, register here: https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

“I don’t think I need to assimilate in the two-handed world, I can be unique and be proud of my difference.” 🤩 If you’re from a low-income background please sign up to apply for a FREE #heroarm, we particularly encourage applications from BAME people with limb differences: https://openbionics.com/sign-up/

Be like Jeff, be unapologetically bionic.

How does a bionic arm work?

Bionic arms such as the Hero Arm are worn by people with upper limb differences. Bionic arms work by picking up signals from a user’s muscles. When a user puts on their bionic arm and flexes muscles in their residual limb just below their elbow; special sensors detect tiny naturally generated electric signals, and convert these into intuitive and proportional bionic hand movement. The bionic hand is controlled by tensing the same muscles which are used to open and close a biological hand.


Find out more here: https://openbionics.com/how-does-a-bionic-arm-work/