BeBionic BeBionic 3, Technical Information

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Out of the box, the bebionic hand is pre-configured
with two site proportional myoelectric control (Mode 4)
where an OPEN OPEN signal is used to change grip
patterns. This mode has been chosen to provide a
standard solution that works well for the majority of users
who demonstrate two, well controlled muscle signals.
However, bebalance3 is particularly useful if muscles
produce limited or difficult to control signals, as is often
the case with the higher-level amputation.
With bebalance3 the practitioner may adjust the
operation of the electrode, reset co-contraction signals,
change signal timing features, choose between one or
two electrode or transducer control and enable the Auto
Grip feature. All are able to enhance the users natural
control capability.
bebalance3 software also provides the ability to record
patient information and to record a history of configuration
settings for each hand.
The programming of the hand requires a USB radio
dongle (supplied) to be plugged into the hosting
computer, which when activated, links to the radio
module in the bebionic3 hand.
There is also the capability to read the current
configuration back from the hand and store it against
the user record.
5.1 Introduction
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Caution
This software is not intended for
patient use. Alterations should be
made by the practitioner ONLY.
Caution
Only bebionic v2 and bebionic3
hands can be programmed using
bebalance3
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