What is better about IPT prosthetic arms than other prosthetic arms already in existence?
IPT has several arm designs we believe offer multiple advantages over mainstream prosthetic arms. First and foremost, our anticipated cost of production is under $100 per arm, which is highly competitive with most other prosthetic arms which cost in the thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. Second, our arm designs are breathable. This means that they leave a greater surface area of the skin on the user’s residual limb to breathe in open air than do mainstream prosthetic arms, which generally use custom fit sockets. Finally, our arm designs are easily adjustable. This means that fitting time is greatly reduced, no special fabrication is required, and the amputees themselves can adjust their arm over time if they determine a better fit could be achieved. The length and tightness of our prosthetic arms are easily adjusted.
IPT has several arm designs we believe offer multiple advantages over mainstream prosthetic arms. First and foremost, our anticipated cost of production is in the range of $100 per arm, which is highly competitive with most other prosthetic arms which cost in the thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. Second, our arm designs are breathable. This means that they leave a greater surface area of the skin on the user’s residual limb to breathe in open air than do mainstream prosthetic arms, which generally use custom fit sockets. Finally, our arm designs are easily adjustable. This means that fitting time is greatly reduced, no special fabrication is required, and the amputees themselves can adjust their arm over time if they determine a better fit could be achieved. The length and tightness of our prosthetic arms are easily adjusted.
