Artificial Arm Design

2005

Marek Gut

An arm cannot be replaced by an artificial limb but the use of state-of-the-art technologies is now making it possible to produce prostheses that make life a lot easier for a person who has lost a limb.

Marek Gut is pioneering a completely new approach to the design of prosthetic arms. Instead of designing prostheses meant to outwardly resemble a human arm as closely as possible, he creates devices that function as an arm only in a technical sense. With its striking external appearance, the prosthesis becomes an accessory that can be worn with self-confidence instead of being a source of embarrassment. It comes outfitted with textile surfaces, the color and pattern of which can be varied. Just like the arms of comic book super heroes, high muscle definition gives the impression of invulnerability. The future owner can even order a customized color scheme or special applications for the prosthesis’ exterior.

A bio-data display that runs on the prosthesis’ energy supply allows the wearer to monitor body temperature, pulse and battery output.

Design by magu
Photos: Dietmar Tollerian