Mechanical prosthetic hand gets £800,000 seed funding boost
Body-powered prosthetics specialist Metacarpal has secured £800,000 in seed funding to accelerate its technology development and improve the lives of amputees.
Investors in this funding round included SIS Ventures, Scottish Enterprise, Worth Capital, Oxford Technology, Strathclyde University, and Gabriel Investment Syndicate.
Edinburgh-based Metacarpal said it has used advanced engineering techniques to create a highly functional prosthetic hand that is controlled and powered by body motion, without the need for electronics.
The bionic hand combines the practicality of body-powered control with the functionality of an externally powered myoelectric prosthetic, including five-finger motion, variable grips and wrist positions.
To date, most of the development in prosthetics has focused on robotic hands, leaving a gap in the market for body-powered devices.
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By providing an alternative, Metacarpal aims to enhance the acceptance rate of prosthetics, ultimately improving long-term health outcomes for individuals with limb differences.
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