As we all know, all of our body parts are very complex. When talking especially about a bionic hand that is controlled by simply an Iphone application, then this sends us to a complicatedly different dimension. Usually a normal hand makes many challenging moves and it is very hard to imitate these moves anyhow but this is the closes that technology brings to us. Touch is the company that has developed this new technology but it does not stop here, they have made it available in an iPhone app that is capable to do an extra of 24 different moves, moving 4 fingers and rotating the thumb. This is a YouTube video that shows how a bionic hand is designed and what it does. Also how is that iPhone application capable of making 24 different movements. Bionic Hand Controled By Iphone App This iPhone app called biosim is used as an external help for triggering signals for the movement of muscles. This application is capable of using the index finger for typing and it is done by a simple tap. Having smartphones on these days makes life simple in many aspects and this is a main reason that patients are suggested to carry them and able to do the controls from there. Another option that is offered is via Windows which allows to connect to your hand over Bluetooth. Same as the iPhone application, windows can also control enabling and disabling different grips and even train your muscles. All these new inventions and also combining different machines to do the same job, makes it easier for patients with disabilities to move and improve the quality of life.
Source: http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/153430-control-your-bionic-hand-with-an-iphone