Hannes
(project ref. number: PR19-PAS-P1)
The Hannes hand prosthesis, available from 2019, is a device capable of reproducing approximately 90% of the functionality of a natural hand.
It allows the user to grasp objects, adapting to the shape and external resistances, making gestures more fluid.
All of this, compared to other similar devices, with a cost of 30% less and higher performance, in terms of versatility, aesthetics and battery life that can last up to a whole day. The integration of the prosthesis in a complete upper limb prosthetic system will soon be available.
Features and certifications
- CE marked medical device
- Thumb attachable in 3 different positions:
- Fine grip : for small objects, writing, precision operations. For cylindrical objects.
- Side grip : for thin objects such as cards, keys, etc...
- Powered grip : for large or heavy objects
- Sleeping position for a natural look
- Flexible and rotating wrist
- Wrist flexion-extension range: +/- 70°
- Free movement with 5 fixing positions
- Motorized wrist rotation:
- rotation degrees: 0 - 180°
- extendable on request
Publications and patents
2023
Marinelli A., Boccardo N., Tessari F., Di Domenico D., Caserta G., Canepa M., Gini G., Barresi G., Laffranchi M., De Michieli L., et al.
Active upper limb prostheses: a review on current state and upcoming breakthroughs
Progress in Biomedical Engineering, vol. 5, (no. 1)
2021
Barresi G., Marinelli A., Caserta G., de Zambotti M., Tessadori J., Angioletti L., Boccardo N., Freddolini M., Mazzanti D., Deshpande N., et al.
Exploring the Embodiment of a Virtual Hand in a Spatially Augmented Respiratory Biofeedback Setting
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, vol. 15
2021
Di Domenico D., Marinelli A., Boccardo N., Semprini M., Lombardi L., Canepa M., Stedman S., Bellingegni A.D., Chiappalone M., Gruppioni E., et al.
Hannes Prosthesis Control Based on Regression Machine Learning Algorithms
IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp. 5997-6002
2021
Marinelli A., Boccardo N., Semprini M., Succi A., Canepa M., Stedman S., Lombardi L., Bellingegni A.D., Chiappalone M., Gruppioni E., et al.
Miniature EMG sensors for prosthetic applications
International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER, vol. 2021-May, pp. 1022-1025
Informations and details
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Team Leader: Nicolò Boccardo