Low-cost Myoelectric Prosthesis

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According to a report by the Univ. Catolica Andres Bello, based on statistical data from the INEcensus (Venezuela) 2007, it has been shown that 75.49% of people with disabilities are from low strata, which limits their probability of obtaining a prosthetic device that helps you perform daily tasks. This means that they have limitations in social, economic and psychological aspects.This makes it difficult for you to improve their quality of life. In addition, in most cases these people are unaware that there are prosthetic solutions with myoelectric technology that would make it easier for them to carry out day-to-day work.

On the other hand, they face the high costs of these devices when they are imported by orthoprosthetic houses and the limited production of upper limb prostheses in our country.

Depending on their economic condition, these people may not use a prosthesis and depend on third parties.

Bioztronics presents as a solution to the problem raised above, a prosthesis with myoelectric operation (activated by muscle signals), with two types of handgrip. This technological development (Software and Hardware) is its own. In addition, it is printed in 3D with designs personalized, ecological and resistant materials. In addition, this technology allows us to manage costs between 24% and 85% with respect to the competition in Venezuela and LATAM. Which positions us as a solution to grant autonomy in daily activities and improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.

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  • About the Entrant

  • Name:
    Omar Azuaje
  • Type of entry:
    team
    Team members:
    • Clergie Plaza
  • Software used for this entry:
    Software is developed by the Bioztronics team
  • Patent status:
    none