Esper Hand
A high-tech robotic hand used to imitate a real-life human hand.
What is Esper Hand
Esper Hand is a "human like" prosthetic hand. it uses a computer-based system that uses brain activity to trigger movement in the hand. inspired by the human body, it was created to be light and durable. to ensure the feeling like the robotic hand was real.
How it works
Esper Hand functions through the usage of a brain-computer interface, also known as a BCI. This is a computer-based technology that gathers brain activity in order to control technology. It uses non-invasive electrography sensors to detect muscle activity and patterns, these are translated into hand movements.
Furthermore, data collected by the Esper Hand though its muscle sensors and touch sensors are then uploaded to the cloud. this is when machine learning algorithms are applied. this is where the lines between robotics and AI become blurred and work together to learn how to portray a "human hand".
Where its used.
the Esper Hand is originated and founded in New York by Esper Bionics. it is being used across globe wherever advanced prosthetic replacement are needed. A significant example of its application is through the tragic consequences of war. Through which amputations are common. Esper Bionics has a specific campaign to those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
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Positives and negatives.
positives of Esper
- gives opportunity for thousands of people to have a functioning prosthetic hand.
- is high tech and over-time acts daily tasks easily
- is light weight and durable
Negatives of Esper
- very expensive and out of many peoples reach
- if your brain was to have an impulsive thought, the hand would do it, leaving unsafe decisions to be made.
