User Manual

Q) What is the grip force of the hand?
A) The bebionic hand can grip up to 140N in power grip and up to 36.6N in tripod grip. The hand operates a
dynamic control system allowing the user to control the grip strength through the strength of their input signal.
Q) What is the weight of the hand?
A) The bebionic medium hand with an EQD wrist weighs 1lb 5oz, the short wrist version weighs 1lb 4oz and the
multi-flex wrist version weighs 1lb 8oz. The bebionic hand is designed to minimize the weight impact on the
user. Heavier components within the bebionic hand are situated close to the wrist reducing the moment felt by
the user. Positioning heavier components in the fingers would increase the perceived weight by the user, thus
a less desirable design option.
Q) Is there a trial period?
A) A loaner program is available to carry out individual patient assessments for an agreed period of time free
of charge. Please return loaner hands promptly so that they are available for other practitioners and patients.
Failure to return the loaner hand within the specified time period will result in the issuance of an invoice for the
full list price of the hand.
Q) Can I demonstrate the bebionic3 hand on a patient’s U3 arm in my office?
A) The bebionic hand is compatible with the Utah Arm 3 and 3+. The Utah arm can be correctly configured for the
Bebionic hand through the software supplied with the elbow. The bebionic hand is also compatible with the
Boston Digital system, and many successful fitting have combined the bebionic hand and these powered
elbows. To check whether you have a bebionic compatible Boston Elbow, please contact Liberating
Technologies.
Q) Is there any change to the warranty period if I mate a bebionic3 hand to a powered arm?
A) There is no change to the bebionic warranty when connected to the Boston Elbow or Utah Elbow.
The bebionic hand is compatible with a number of manufacturers’ products including ErgoArm Hybrid Plus and
Electronic Plus from Otto Bock, Boston Elbow Digital from LTI and Utah Arm 3 and 3+ from Motion Control.
A compatibility list of commonly used products is shown in the Bebionic Technical Manual or can be checked by
contacting RSLSteeper.
Q) How long will the bebionic3 hand function when demonstrated on these other manufacturers’
myoelectric products?
A) With the correctly charged power source and average use, it should be possible to achieve a day’s use.