Myoelectric vs Adaptive Control: Clinician-Friendly Breakdown

If you’re a clinician working with upper-limb amputees, you’ve likely heard the terms myoelectric control and adaptive control. At first glance, they may sound similar. After all, both involve a bionic hand responding to muscle signals. But the way they work—and the way they support the user—are very different. And those differences matter. The choice […]
What Is Adaptive Control in Prosthetics – And How Do You Make It Work for Your Patient?

Helping someone use a prosthetic hand is no longer just about fit and grip. Today’s smart bionic limbs come with something new—adaptive control. This feature allows the prosthetic to learn from the patient’s movements and adjust how it responds. It’s like teaching the hand how the user wants to move, one signal at a time. […]
Fitting Patients with Smart Prosthetics: What Changes with Adaptive Systems

Fitting a prosthetic isn’t what it used to be. In the past, most prosthetic fittings focused on making sure the device stayed on, didn’t hurt, and moved when the user told it to. That’s still important—but with today’s smart prosthetics, there’s a new layer to think about. Now, the prosthetic is not just responding. It’s […]
How to Explain Adaptive Bionics to Patients in Simple Language

Explaining bionics to patients can feel overwhelming—especially when they’re already adjusting to big changes in their body, routine, and emotions. They may be nervous. They may be hopeful. But most of all, they’re trying to understand: Will this help me feel normal again? As a clinician, your words matter. What you say can shape how […]
Adaptive Control in Bionic Arms: Why It Matters for Fitting Success

Fitting a bionic arm isn’t just about size, weight, or grip strength. What really determines long-term success is how well the arm adapts to the user—and how well the user’s brain learns to control it. This is where adaptive control becomes essential. Adaptive control is the system that lets a bionic hand respond to the […]