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Inspired. Empowered. Bionic.

You're invited to discover a truly unique community: people with upper limb differences who are coming together to share their experiences, their inspiration, and their tips and tricks for living an empowered life with a bionic hand.

Together, they're tackling real challenges, achieving real breakthroughs, and living with real joy. Come experience theirs and share yours!

A diverse group of amputees enjoy each others company while wearing various custom bionic hand products

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Davide & Sebastian

Discovering superpowers

Limb loss took both their lives in unexpected directions. Hear how their new journey led them to incredible new abilities.

Limb loss took both their lives in unexpected directions. Hear how their new journey led them to incredible new abilities.

Ottobock ambassadors Bebe and Cameron pose confidently with their custom bionic hands
Bebe & Cameron

Living the life they want

Even limb loss couldn't hold them back from pursuing their passions. Find out what helped them adapt to new challenges.

Even limb loss couldn't hold them back from pursuing their passions. Find out what helped them adapt to new challenges.

Ottobock ambassadors Gina, Kiersten, and Shaholly showcase their custom bionic hands
Gina, Kiersten & Shaholly

Showing their confidence

Learn how their experience with limb loss and limb difference inspired them to become part of a unique new generation of influencers.

Learn how their experience with limb loss and limb difference inspired them to become part of a unique new generation of influencers.

Connect with the new bionic generation

Connect with the new bionic generation

They're proud of their differences and showing the world what it means to never stop reaching.

Shaholly

Showing the world how beautiful different can be

Shaholly has one rule for living with limb difference: if you want it, go get it. For this model, actress, and MBA, every day is a chance to claim the love you deserve and the life you want.

Shaholly smiles largely as she poses with her custom Ottobock bebionic hand
Shaholly smiles largely as she poses with her custom Ottobock bebionic hand
Bebe

Embracing every moment of her life

Champion, paralympian, trendsetter, world traveler: Bebe's showing the world there's no limit to what people with limb differences can achieve. See how she uses her story to inspire athletes with limb differences.

Paralympian Bebe applies mascara to her eyelashes using her custom Ottobock bionic hand
Paralympian Bebe applies mascara to her eyelashes using her custom Ottobock bionic hand
Cameron

Fighting to follow his passion

After loosing his arm, Cameron set out to prove he'd never lose his edge. Check out how this athlete and explorer overcame his injury to pursue the adventures he loves.

Ottobock ambassador Cameron drinks water from a bottle thanks to his bionic hand with excellent grip capabilities
Ottobock ambassador Cameron drinks water from a bottle thanks to his bionic hand with excellent grip capabilities
Gina

Sharing her courage and inspiration

An accident changed her life in an instant - but you won't believe the future it helped her discover!

Gina overcame limb loss to become the "one-armed princess": a successful model, fashion influencer, and motivational speaker.

Ottobock ambassador Gina poses while she flexes her custom artificial hand
Ottobock ambassador Gina poses while she flexes her custom artificial hand
Sebastian

Always reaching for something more

Sebastian lost his arm serving his country, only to discover a new mission: becoming an advocate for disabled people and fellow veteran. He's committed to helping them accept their differences - but never their limits.

Veteran Sebastian wears his custom and unique bionic hand while clinching his other hand into a fist
Veteran Sebastian wears his custom and unique bionic hand while clinching his other hand into a fist
Kiersten

Born ready to sieze the spotlight

An incredibly talented singer, model, and actress, Kiersten always knew she'd be a star. For her, having a congenital limb difference means just one thing: she's a natural-born "boss-*ss b*tch."

A close up shot of Ottobock ambassador Kiersten while she frames the camera with her artificial and biological hand.
A close up shot of Ottobock ambassador Kiersten while she frames the camera with her artificial and biological hand.
Davide

Defying the limits every single day

His unbreakable spirit helped him survive a life-threatening illness and learn how to live without his limbs. Check out the incredible story he told along the way, and how he's challenging himself to take it further every day.

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Shaholly

Showing the world how beautiful different can be

Shaholly has one rule for living with limb difference: if you want it, go get it. For this model, actress, and MBA, every day is a chance to claim the love you deserve and the life you want.

Shaholly smiles largely as she poses with her custom Ottobock bebionic hand
Shaholly smiles largely as she poses with her custom Ottobock bebionic hand
Bebe

Embracing every moment of her life

Champion, paralympian, trendsetter, world traveler: Bebe's showing the world there's no limit to what people with limb differences can achieve. See how she uses her story to inspire athletes with limb differences.

Paralympian Bebe applies mascara to her eyelashes using her custom Ottobock bionic hand
Paralympian Bebe applies mascara to her eyelashes using her custom Ottobock bionic hand
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Lifehacks

Empowering each other to believe, achieve, and succeed

#Realtalk: Learning to live with an upper limb difference is a good process, one that will always have something new to teach you.

But if there's one thing this community loves, it's sharing tips and tricks to help each other handle jobs, hobbies, mental health, housework, family activities, and more. Check out some of our ambassador's favorite hacks for their bionic hand, then share how you keep reaching with yours!

La costumbre, fabricada por Ottobock SpeedHand agarra una taza de café
Bebe

"The right hand for the right job"

Bebe's recommendation: an Ottobock SpeedHand for working out and an eye-catching bebionic hand for going out!

Bebe's recommendation: an Ottobock SpeedHand for working out and an eye-catching bebionic hand for going out!

Una mano biónica de Ottobock agarra un micrófono
Kiersten

"Be ready to raise your voice"

Don't be afraid to speak about your limb difference. Let people know it deserves love, respect, and acceptance.

Don't be afraid to speak about your limb difference. Let people know it deserves love, respect, and acceptance.

Un usuario de manos robóticas va a clase de yoga
Shaholly

"Never let them see you sweat"

No matter your body type, no matter your limb difference, just go for it. Show them who you are, because what you are is beautiful.

No matter your body type, no matter your limb difference, just go for it. Show them who you are, because what you are is beautiful.

Una mano biónica aprieta un reloj en la muñeca izquierda del usuario
Cameron

"Always stick to the 5-try rule"

Whatever it is, try 5 times and then give yourself a rest. Try again once you've given your body and mind a chance to reset.

Whatever it is, try 5 times and then give yourself a rest. Try again once you've given your body and mind a chance to reset.

Una persona con amputación de brazo bilateral utiliza sus brazos biónicos y guantes Ottobock MyoSkin Natural para sostener y leer un libro
Davide

"Challenge yourself every day"

Never stop pushing yourself to set and achieve new goals. That's how you'll always know you're moving forward.

Never stop pushing yourself to set and achieve new goals. That's how you'll always know you're moving forward.

La usuaria de Ottobock, Gina, junta sus manos biónicas y orgánicas
Gina

"Mindset is absolutely essential"

Find a community that can help remind you to be grateful, positive, and focused on what you want to achieve.

Find a community that can help remind you to be grateful, positive, and focused on what you want to achieve.

More tips, tricks, and vibes

More tips, tricks, and vibes

Motivation

Finding the inspiration you need

Hear how following paralympic athletes helped Davide stay focused on his future after experiencing limb loss.

Un grupo de usuarios de manos biónicas muestran sus brazos protésicos personalizados Ottobock
Un grupo de usuarios de manos biónicas muestran sus brazos protésicos personalizados Ottobock
Getting started

How a bebionic hand works

Power-user Kiersten gives a quick tutorial on the bebionic hand she relies on day to day.

A close up shot of Ottobock ambassador Kiersten while she frames the camera with her artificial and biological hand.
A close up shot of Ottobock ambassador Kiersten while she frames the camera with her artificial and biological hand.
Identities

Limb loss vs. congenital disability

Shaholly was born with one hand. She explains why it's important to understand how her experience is different.

Shaholly, usuaria bebiónica de Ottobock, estira su pierna derecha sobre una estera de yoga
Shaholly, usuaria bebiónica de Ottobock, estira su pierna derecha sobre una estera de yoga
Picking a hand

Which hand for which activities

Bebe knows which of her prostheses are right for different tasks. Which one's best for what? Find out.

La usuaria biónica de Ottobock, Bebe, estira su pierna izquierda sobre una estera de yoga en un curso de carrera
La usuaria biónica de Ottobock, Bebe, estira su pierna izquierda sobre una estera de yoga en un curso de carrera
Motivation

Finding the inspiration you need

Hear how following paralympic athletes helped Davide stay focused on his future after experiencing limb loss.

Un grupo de usuarios de manos biónicas muestran sus brazos protésicos personalizados Ottobock
Un grupo de usuarios de manos biónicas muestran sus brazos protésicos personalizados Ottobock
Getting started

How a bebionic hand works

Power-user Kiersten gives a quick tutorial on the bebionic hand she relies on day to day.

A close up shot of Ottobock ambassador Kiersten while she frames the camera with her artificial and biological hand.
A close up shot of Ottobock ambassador Kiersten while she frames the camera with her artificial and biological hand.
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Lend a hand

Have a hack? Got a story? Share it!

  1. Take a picture or video of the life hack you've discovered with your bionic hand.
  2. Share it on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok with the hashtag #NeverStopReaching.
  3. Follow @ottobock and tag us in your life hack post to share it with the community!
Ottobock hands

Inspired by life. Designed for you.

We've spent over 100 years learning what people with limb differences need from a prosthesis. Check out how we've built a century of collaboration into our upper limb solutions.

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bebionic

Make a statement with every movement.

Discover the expressive versatility of one of the world's most advanced multiarticulating prosthetic hands.

Discover the expressive versatility of one of the world's most advanced multiarticulating prosthetic hands.

Michelangelo prosthetic hand
Michelangelo

Reach for powerful everyday performance

See how it can look more natural than ever with a hand that's purpose-built for the movements you need most.

See how it can look more natural than ever with a hand that's purpose-built for the movements you need most.

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MyoHand VariPlus Speed

Choose trusted reliability

Take confident control with the proven strength, speed, and durability of our VariPlus prosthetic platform.

Take confident control with the proven strength, speed, and durability of our VariPlus prosthetic platform.

Keep learning

Living with a prosthetic hand or arm

Becoming someone with an upper limb difference can be an incredibly challenging process, mentally and physically. We're here to help.

Check out the articles below for some useful information on what to expect from your procedure, your recovery, and the next chapter of your life.

Un amputado prueba la mano bebiónica fabricada por Ottobock mientras está acompañado por un profesional de O&P
Getting ready

Preparing for your amputation surgery

An amputation is a major medical procedure that your care team will carefully plan and prepare you for. Find out what to expect from that important process.

An amputation is a major medical procedure that your care team will carefully plan and prepare you for. Find out what to expect from that important process.

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Recovery

Amputation rehab after losing a hand or arm

After your procedure, you and your care team will work together to help you manage your residual limb and learn how to use a prosthesis. See what the rehab process looks like.

After your procedure, you and your care team will work together to help you manage your residual limb and learn how to use a prosthesis. See what the rehab process looks like.

Shaholly smiles largely as she poses with her custom Ottobock bebionic hand
Moving forward

Learning to use a prosthetic arm

A prosthetic arm can make a big difference in your day-to-day life, but learning to use one takes lots of practice. Find out how to pick the right device and get the most from it.

A prosthetic arm can make a big difference in your day-to-day life, but learning to use one takes lots of practice. Find out how to pick the right device and get the most from it.

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