LUKE Arm
The LUKE arm is a commercially available, robotic prosthesis with up to ten powered joints.¹ The LUKE arm is best suited for people who need a high level of agility and physical functioning in their upper limb.
Pros:
- The LUKE arm can fit onto people with upper limb amputations anywhere from the wrist to the shoulder.
- The LUKE arm gives users many controllable grip patterns.1
- This device can be used with several controls ranging from muscle signals in the remaining limb to a foot controller.1
- This device offers a high level of physical functioning and multiple control options.1
Cons:
- The LUKE arm is expensive, and the cost depends on the needs of the user.2
References
Sources
LUKE Arm Details. Mobius Bionics. Accessed September 20, 2022. https://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/.
Bionic Hand Price List. Bionics for Everyone. Accessed September 20, 2022. https://bionicsforeveryone.com/bionic-hand-price-list/.