For people who’ve lost a hand or don’t have full use of their limb, everyday tasks can be frustrating or even impossible.
But a new invention from a UK startup is helping change that, giving people more control, freedom, and even strength than ever before. Meet the ‘Hero Arm PRO’, the world’s most advanced bionic arm, created by Open Bionics, a company based in Bristol. It’s wireless, waterproof, and can even work when it’s not attached to the body.
What makes this arm so unique Unlike traditional bionic limbs that require wires or bulky setups, this one uses MyoPods—small wireless sensors that sit on the skin and pick up muscle signals. That means users can control the arm with just small movements of their muscles, even from a short distance away. Samantha Payne, co-founder and CEO of Open Bionics, explains: It’s twice as fast and twice as strong as leading bionic hands while also being the lightest hand available – and the first ever to be fully waterproof and completely wireless. Features that make a real difference Here’s what sets it apart: This arm isn’t just about replacing what was lost—it’s about giving users something that’s more practical and adaptable for everyday life. Feedback from real users One of the key people who helped shape the Hero Arm PRO is ‘Tilly Lockey’, a 19-year-old who lost both hands to meningitis when she was a toddler. She’s been using ‘Open Bionics’ arms for nearly a decade.
Till said: Even though I knew the new tech would be good, I still wasn’t expecting to be shocked by the level of progress. The arms are so much stronger. I can remove my hand and have it crawl across a table and back to me, controlling it via the wireless sensors in my socket. You just can’t imagine how epic this tech is. Who can benefit from this The Hero Arm PRO is especially helpful in areas like: Since 2014, Open Bionics has helped more than 1,000 people with custom-built bionic arms, using 3D scanning and printing.
With the Hero PRO, they’re not just offering a replacement, they’re offering new possibilities.
