BeBionic officially unveils its incredible myo-electric bionic hand

Back in February when we first caught wind of BeBionic's myo-electric, very realistic bionic hand, we were quite impressed. The finished product was just unveiled at ISPO World Congress in Leipzig Germany, and it's looking even better than our first glimpse gave away. We don't know a ton more about how the hand functions -- it boasts a fully integrated wireless chip, fully customizable functions to control speed, grip force, and grip patterns, plus aesthetic bonuses such as silicone skin overlays in 19 different tones. The BeBionic hand is now due for worldwide distribution in June of this year -- but check out the teaser video below if you're still curious.

[xanatos451 Posted May 24th 2010 11:54AM]

@Bender the great Aww, you posted just as I did. Obligatory masterbation quote provided courtesy of Family Guy.

[xanatos451 Posted May 24th 2010 11:50AM]

Man I'd give my right hand for one if these... Two awesome relative quotes:
- [Luke] So, am I good to go? [Medical Droid] Yeah, but practice on a hot dog first. Otherwise you might rip your dick off.

- [Leia] Luke! If that's you wave your right hand! No your other hand! [Luke] It's me you fuckers!

[Jamus Posted May 24th 2010 12:00PM]

How does that interface with the end of the arm though? Surgically-attached "dock" at the end of the arm, or more of a sensor-filled sleeve?

[EL MAESTRO Posted May 24th 2010 12:05PM]

I'm not clear on this, is this a hand that's attached to ur arm and nervous system or is it for remote use, ex.surgery or something?

[DTJ Posted May 24th 2010 12:06PM]

"fully customizable functions to control speed, grip force, and grip patterns, plus aesthetic bonuses such as silicone skin overlays"

Giggity

[Thorian Posted May 24th 2010 12:07PM]

we can now really say: we have the technology to make him faster, stronger, better. Cue cheesy 1970s theme, and calculate inflation.
THE SIX BILLION DOLLARS MAN.

[loktaei Posted May 24th 2010 12:28PM]

Does this mean i can jerk off again?

[Girish Posted May 24th 2010 12:31PM]

Does it interface with the brain directly or is controlled by some computer.
Is it for humans or for robots??

[TheEvilMachinist Posted May 24th 2010 12:54PM]

Expensive back scratcher.

[BeastieBoys Posted May 24th 2010 12:55PM]

they should show it doing everyday things like nose picking and scratching.

[SewerShark Posted May 24th 2010 1:13PM]

Its it iPad friendly? I guess not o.o

[pagercam Posted May 24th 2010 1:28PM]

Guns don't kill people, disembodied robotic hands do.

And so starts the robot uprising.

[shoxite Posted May 24th 2010 1:28PM]

They're logo reminds me of the Dr. Dre Beats logo.

[The Dark Lord Posted May 26th 2010 7:01AM]

@shoxite The only difference is this is actually endorsed by engadget.

[mton Posted May 24th 2010 2:14PM]

Did anyone else notice how it was either all fingers extended or just the index finger? I know its an incredible advancement in prosthetics but why not be able to control individual fingers?

[LiveFromThe215 Posted May 24th 2010 2:59PM]

Sooooo... with the synthetic skin n stuff... how effective would this hand be when ooooo, say a guy is thinking of naughty stuff and.. feels a urge to... u know... *cough* *cough* ;)

[origosis Posted May 24th 2010 3:00PM]

Oh Dear... If you change the letters...

B - S
E - K
B - Y
I - (Space)
O - N
N- E
I - T
C - !

It spells "Sky Net!"

[yais Posted May 24th 2010 3:45PM]

I wonder how strong they are...

[nokarakeeb Posted May 24th 2010 4:04PM]

Does it work with the iPhone?

[trackzero Posted May 24th 2010 4:26PM]

Finally, a good excuse to disable all those stupid "safety lockout systems" on the machine shop floor!

[savagemike Posted May 24th 2010 4:48PM]

Just like Luke and his Dad.

By gen 3 or so you will probably be actually able to play that piano.
Pretty awesome.

[kakarotto Posted May 24th 2010 4:56PM]

someone is going to end up in the hospital because they'll try jacking off with it, and program the strongest grip by accident

[Gaucho85 Posted May 24th 2010 6:35PM]

I'd lop off my real hand for one of these... maybe just my left hand though.

[Nickmate Posted May 24th 2010 8:01PM]

wait, is this to be transplanted to people without a hand an give them sense of feel, or is just a showcase?!!

[Minouris Posted May 24th 2010 8:43PM]

Not much to say but...

WE WILL SURVIVE... WE WILL SURVIVE... WE WILL SURVIVE... ad nauseum ;)

(Substitute "Resistance is Futile" for non-commonwealth audiences, if you really must)

[Washu Posted May 25th 2010 4:11PM]

So how long before I can go 'full prosthetic', cyber-brain case & all, eh?