http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/ Engadget Comments for Non-robotic "X-Finger" replaces lost digits http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 7:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/

This is a beautiful looking design.]]>Jun 13th 2007 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/
*BA-DUM PISH*
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No batteries required.

Eventually, should somebody pick this up (ie - buy him out for royalties payments), or if a venture capitalist (hint hint) supports his venture - it could lead to affordable digits that work, are easily repairable, etc.

Kenneth Udut
Host of http://free.naplesplus.us - Collier County's thousands of newsfeeds (that's where I found out about the X-Finger :-) )]]>Jun 13th 2007 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/-On the surface of the fingers, are there anti-slip design, just like our fingerprints work?
-What if the wearer wish to perform more sophisticated and delicate tasks, like writing?]]>Jun 13th 2007 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/
I found a video of it working:
http://www.didrickmedical.com/didrick/

Bear in mind this seems to be Didrick's site so he's obviously showing best case scenarios.]]>Jun 13th 2007 8:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/
(This is actually really very cool, I'd love to see it connected to the wearer's nerves so they can feel too.)]]>Jun 13th 2007 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0667812/

Although it was a computer, that hand was pretty useless for picking anything up!]]>Jun 13th 2007 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Jun 13th 2007 10:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/BioLovePulse89- Yes, these devices actually are inserted into a cosmetic glove for realism. Unfortunately in all of our first articles the fingers were covered and simply looked like common non-functional prosthesis in photographs. Therefore, we decided to show the device uncovered to show the mechanics. The realistic gloves add the grip you were asking about.
The devices aid in a number of tasks but limited to single movements. For example all of the joints must either be flexing or extending. Tasks such as playing a guitar are not possible because this requires certain joints to flex while others extend at the same time. Considering no other artificial finger bends at all, we are happy with our advancement, but there is still much work to be done.

Gil: Our video is actually the first person we ever tried a device on and was made minutes after he tried it for the first time. I have been too busy to even create a nicer video, but we now have multiple finger patients using the devices. We hope to have a new video soon. If you notice in the video, the guy is using a rubber band to hold the device on. We now have nice straps and the device looks a little nicer than the one seen. Please check back in a few weeks as I think you will like our new design.

Thanks everyone for the kind remarks and interest in my device!]]>Jun 13th 2007 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/
Good work!]]>Jun 13th 2007 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/non-robotic-x-finger-replaces-lost-digits/Thank you for the nice comments. I actually worked on this project for more than 4 years before ever trying it on a patient. The video was made during the first time I ever saw one work myself. It was a very rewarding moment. This is just the beginning as I am now working on entire hands that articulate by controlling the movement of the palm when every finger is missing. It has been and continues to be an exciting project to work on.
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Why is it when it comes time to help out our fellow man and provide a service that could potentially make that persons life so much more enjoyable, comfortable and a contributor to society in general we charge them sooooo much damned money? I didn't ask to get cancer. If I cut out my jaw and then decided afterwards it was such a great idea I can understand being charged to get a replacement. ]]>Jun 14th 2007 9:40PM