Myoelectric prosthetic hands, controlled by user muscle inputs, have evolved dramatically over 40 years. Initially basic open-close “claws,” they are now sophisticated, multi-articulating devices that enable users to grasp objects and reintegrate into society after traumatic events.
The TASKA CX hand, born from extensive user research and a rigorous design process, features an anatomical form and excels in performance and functionality for modern lifestyles. Its novel design offers a profound user experience.
Disrupting the market with the first waterproof bionic hand, users can now confidently perform daily activities like washing hands or dishes. This hand is designed to be robust and reliable, eliminating the need for a protective glove.
TASKA’s patented design enables fingers & knuckles to splay, offering natural movement, improved robustness, and shock absorption. This allows users to securely grip objects, like cutlery and tools, boosting confidence and helping them return to activities they enjoyed before limb loss.
Today’s modern lifestyle revolves around interfacing with digital devices, eg phones, tablets, automotive dashboards ATMs etc. TASKA’s unique solution provides capacitive touch from any digit to interface with the device.
Another industry first from TASKA is a wrist that flexes and locks into flexion, neutral, or extension positions. This allows for a secure grip and natural movements when using everyday tools like lawn mowers, home appliances, or yard brooms.
Using the most advanced motor technology and control systems in the industry, TASKA CX hand provides a strong, secure grip on objects, and offers industry leading finger open/close speeds that better mimic natural body movement.
Understanding amputees psychosocial needs the design pursued a bionic yet humanistic aesthetic. The result is an elegant simplicity with organic, clean forms, seamless detail integration, and smooth transitions. This design is both practical, with easy-to-clean surfaces that minimize dirt traps, and visually appealing.
TASKA pioneered an application that allows users to load and customise grips to their hand. TASKA has developed a library of 23 standard grips, but also give the user the ability to customise and load any grip to the hand depending on user need or specific task.
The TASKA CX hand has been widely acclaimed by Health Care Professionals and more importantly users for its looks its speed and general performance.
Category:MedicalYear:2024Designers:David Lovegrove, Ross Dawson, Darryl Best, Mathew Jury, Matthew Yan, James Skeggs, Aidan Burgess, Nicholas Jones, Cameron Richards, Megan May, Clive Thomas, Jonathan Thompson, Gerard van Soest, Michael van der Werff, Stuart van Turnhout, Harriet Clark, Jo, TASKA Design Team, TASKA Prosthetics, Christchurch, New ZealandManufacturer:TASKA Prosthetics, Christchurch, New Zealand
