Bionic prosthetics is a new and emerging field which is making great strides in aiding those with disabilities or physical impairments. The newest and most advanced area of research in this field is neural prosthetics which seamlessly link mind and body.

The objective of this project is to research prosthetic techniques which aid those with limited or no hand function.

Some things we must consider

• Can bionic appendages be designed to be as fully functional as a real appendage?
• Can these appendages be designed to take up no more space than a normal appendage?
• Can the human brain control these appendages?
• Can bionic eyes (cameras), be developed that restore normal vision?
• Can bionic implants be developed that restore normal hearing?
• Can these prostheses be designed and produced economically enough so that they are accessible to everyone who needs them?

These are the sections of our research.

Current State of bionic, robotics prostheses (artificial part made to replace or augment a missing part) use in increasing hand function.  It’s good, but will be better.  Its hip, its now, its neural prosthetics!

Future direction and goals of the technology.

Advances that will have to be made to reach these goals.

Our Designs for creating a bionic hand.  We will investigate the code needed to operate a bionic hand.  We will attempt to touch something based on a camera input.

Bibliography of places that we looked for help.