bebionic Hand

The bebionic hand is suitable for all users who have intact muscle activity in one or more muscles in the residual limb. The bebionic hand is especially suitable for users with low to moderate activity levels, as heavy activity should be avoided. 

The bebionic hand is fitted by certified prosthetist at your local limb centre or prosthetic clinic. Prosthetists have to be officially certified to fit a bebionic hand. If your Prosthetist is not trained, then we will happily arrange that for them with our UK based Academy Clinicians.

Every user has different needs and learns at different speeds. Just like the old saying "practice makes perfect"! Usually, it only takes a few moments to start to open and close the hand the first time you use it, but of course, to perfect these movements to allow use in your everyday life, takes a little longer to perfect. Your therapist will guide you through the training processes.

A fitting includes all the components integrated into a socket, a customised socket and the correct settings for the hand, which will be adjusted by your prosthetist. The assembly and training with the prosthesis are of course part of this, as well as regular services and check-ins.

The operating time of the battery in the prosthesis depends largely on how the prosthesis is used in day-to-day life. On average, the battery will last a whole day. We recommend charging the battery every day. This ensures that the prosthesis is always ready to use.

Yes, the bebionic can be used without a glove. However, we do recommend that you use a glove if you will be using it in potentially damp, dirty environments.

When muscles contract, they generate a very small electric current. Your prosthetist will place electrodes in your prosthesis that rest on the surface of your skin. These electrodes pick up the electric signals and convert them to movement of the hand, wrist or elbow. The movements in the prosthesis are proportional to the contraction of your muscle. So, if you contract your muscle at a high speed, the hand will open/close quickly. Very clever!

Ottobock has developed the ErgoArm and DynamicArm elbow components for amputations above the elbow joint. Your prosthetist will advise you in detail and answer all your questions regarding a possible fitting.

The bebionic hand offers 14 different gripping options. You and your prosthetist can select a total of eight of these options. You can see the different grips under the “Grips” tab.

No, you cannot shower or bathe with the bebionic hand.
There are no standard prosthesis components for showering and swimming. We would reccomend speaking to your prosthetist about making individual adaptations. 

A touchscreen can be used with the bebionic hand small if no glove is worn.

Yes, certified clinicians can change the fingers themselves, without having to return the hand to our service centre.