Types of Prosthetic Hands:
The static prosthesis is, for all practical purposes, a device which serves to provide a higher degree of cosmetic appeal. As for functionality, the static device functions in a manner much like the convention hook. The fingers do not move, there is no sense of touch, and requires care be taken when grasping objects.
Artificial hands which that use electrodes and sensors are able to detect sensations such as hot and cold. These devices appear very similar to the human hand, having a thumb and fingers which are able to function independently of each other.
Myoelectric devices are able to move each finger independently from the others, adjust its grip according to the size and type of the object to be grasped, and clench the fist into a ball. Essentially this hand provides functionality very close to that of the human hand, and is the most aesthetically appealing of the three types.
The static prosthesis is, for all practical purposes, a device which serves to provide a higher degree of cosmetic appeal. As for functionality, the static device functions in a manner much like the convention hook. The fingers do not move, there is no sense of touch, and requires care be taken when grasping objects.
Artificial hands which that use electrodes and sensors are able to detect sensations such as hot and cold. These devices appear very similar to the human hand, having a thumb and fingers which are able to function independently of each other.
Myoelectric devices are able to move each finger independently from the others, adjust its grip according to the size and type of the object to be grasped, and clench the fist into a ball. Essentially this hand provides functionality very close to that of the human hand, and is the most aesthetically appealing of the three types.