Overview
Discover the next generation of prosthetic technology, where trusted reliability meets modern control and connectivity. At the heart of the system is the speedhand, paired with modular wrists, the intuitive myosmart control, the myosmart cuff and the connectgrip app — together delivering unmatched functionality and ease of use.
The speedhand offers exactly what matters most: speed, strength and durability. With up to four electrodes it can be tailored more than ever to each user’s unique needs, including preferred speeds, switching signals and grips. The naturally resting thumb gives the hand a relaxed appearance, ideal for everyday tasks like slipping into a jacket. With the optional spring-loaded flex modular wrist option, you gain added range of motion, making many daily movements smoother and more natural.
Choose from four modular wrist options to tailor the system precisely to your needs, abilities and routines. And with the connectgrip app, you can easily fine-tune your prosthesis, anytime, anywhere — for control that truly fits your life.
Take confident control
The speedhand delivers all the proven strength, speed and durability of the myoelectric portfolio. This outstanding performance can be precisely tailored to your everyday needs through myosmart, a new pattern recognition lite control system, and the connectgrip app.
The speedhand can be combined with a variety of modular wrists that flex, rotate or provide support — adapting easily to different daily tasks. Each combination offers a personalised solution that fits naturally into your body movement and lifestyle.
The connectgrip app and myosmart give you precise control of how your myoelectric hand moves, grasps and responds to your muscle signals. Adjust the grips, change switching events and personalise your settings, all right from your Apple or Android device.
When your hand requires fine adjustments in everyday life, there’s no need to visit your prosthetist. With connectgrip you can independently adjust the prosthesis anytime, anywhere — at home, at work or on the go.
The speedhand offers smooth and quiet operation, minimising any motor sounds and making it the quietest speedhand yet.
The automatic AutoGrasp function detects when an object starts to slip and automatically tightens the grip, helping users maintain control effortlessly.
The myosmart cuff is a helpful tool that makes using your prosthesis easier and more intuitive. In clinic it supports precise adjustments; at home it lets you train independently, building confidence and control. It also lets you experience operating a prosthesis for the first time, without the need for a socket.
The speedhand together with myosmart and connectgrip is compatible with DynamicArm and provides an ideal solution for a functional electric elbow for users with above-the-elbow amputations.
A range of gloves are available for the speedhand, allowing you to select a colour option that matches best.
Wrist options
The speedhand is the shortest myoelectric hand, with a compact design that delivers greater functionality with no added build height. The speedhand pairs with a range of modular wrists — flexible, rotating or supportive — to adapt to your daily needs. With multiple build heights available, each option offers a personalised fit that integrates naturally into your daily routine.
Modular flexion wrist
The speedhand features a unique spring-loaded wrist option — the flexion wrist — that gives users a greater degree of freedom and can reduce compensatory movements in many everyday tasks, while improving body posture. The wrist lock at five different increments adds extra security for more complex movements.
User stories
Ralf’s powerhouse
Ralf is a friendly, upbeat and passionate traveller. After losing his right upper arm in a work accident, he hasn’t let it stop him from pursuing his professional hobbies and interests. With his DynamicArm, the new speedhand, myosmart and the connectgrip app, he has all the support he needs to stay active and independent.
Bozena’s reliable routine
Bozena works at a university, loves cooking and is currently renovating her home with her partner. Born with dysmelia, she chose the new speedhand and couldn’t be happier. One of the things she’s most excited about: “Finally being able to use a knife and fork at the same time in a restaurant.”
Smart control
myosmart is the latest addition to our pattern recognition product family and can be fitted to both above- and below-elbow users. With up to four electrodes, the system learns your individual movements and switching signals, and delivers smoother, more intuitive control with less effort. Powered by advanced signal processing and machine learning, myosmart offers user-defined proportional control. It bridges the gap between standard control and full pattern recognition — a “Pattern Recognition Lite” experience that brings many of the benefits of advanced systems with less training time.
For clinicians and new users, connectgrip offers powerful support tools. It translates muscle signals into a dynamic visual display of the user’s myoelectric activity, helping identify signal hotspots and guide training with greater precision. With clear visual feedback you can optimise electrode placement during set up, support early signal training and customise the hand to each user’s needs. The app enables a guided fitting process and lets users adapt the prosthesis behaviour to suit their daily routine.
Specifications
| Article number | Weight (with system inner hand) | Size | Version | Side | Proportional speed | Opening width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8E2=R-XS-0 | 368 g | XS | without thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-XS-0 | 368 g | XS | without thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-S-0 | 376 g | S | without thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-S-0 | 376 g | S | without thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-M-0 | 392 g | M | without thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-M-0 | 392 g | M | without thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-L-0 | 425 g | L | without thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-L-0 | 425 g | L | without thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-XS-1 | 368 g | XS | with thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-XS-1 | 368 g | XS | with thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-S-1 | 376 g | S | with thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-S-1 | 376 g | S | with thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-M-1 | 392 g | M | with thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-M-1 | 392 g | M | with thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=R-L-1 | 425 g | L | with thumb sensor | Right | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
| 8E2=L-L-1 | 425 g | L | with thumb sensor | Left | 15 to 300 mm/sec | 80 to 100 mm |
Yes. The Ottobock portfolio has two elbow options — ErgoArm and DynamicArm — for amputations above the elbow. Your prosthetist will be able to provide detailed advice on all aspects of a potential fitting and the benefits of myosmart and the connectgrip app.
No, the speedhand cannot be used in water. We offer the Skeo Up Daily Assist (14Y4) for use in wet areas and for personal hygiene tasks such as shaving or brushing teeth.
No. Most touchscreens do not recognise the inner or outer glove materials of the speedhand as conductive, so they aren’t detected as “touch fingers.”
Every user is unique, learning at their own pace and with different needs, motivations and training intensity. Successful operation of the speedhand depends on these individual factors. Under optimal conditions, the prosthesis can be integrated into daily use after approximately a couple of months. The connectgrip app allows you to make various adjustments yourself and experiment with them without losing the settings previously made by your prosthetist.
We offer several battery options with different capacities and sizes to match each user’s needs. The goal is a full day of operation, but this can vary depending on daily use of the hand.
The speedhand is a state-of-the-art myoelectric-controlled prosthesis. It operates using 2 to 4 non-invasive surface sensors (electrodes) that contact the skin. These sensors detect residual muscle activity in the limb, allowing users to voluntarily open or close the hand. In combination with the connectgrip app, control is customised to each user’s muscle signals — enabling reliable and personalised opening and closing of the hand, bending and extending of the elbow, and optional additional functions.
The speedhand features a “tripod” grip pattern, where the index and ring fingers move in opposition to the thumb. This allows for an opening of up to 10 cm for grasping objects.
The speedhand can be used by people with both above- and below-elbow amputations or with dysmelia, either unilateral or bilateral. Thanks to the short build height even those with longer residual limbs can benefit from the speedhand. It can be integrated into either a new or existing socket. A fitting includes all the components in a customised socket and the correct settings for the hand, which will be adjusted by your prosthetist.
The connectgrip app offers individually tailored control, customised to your needs and capabilities. It visualises muscle signals through biofeedback and allows you to independently adjust parameters such as speed and muscle tension. You can also create your own motion recordings to compensate for unwanted prosthetic behaviour. The neutral position of the speedhand can be individually adjusted to achieve a more natural appearance.
Yes. The app works on both device types and screen sizes with Android 12 or iOS 15 and later. It is available for free in the respective app stores.
Talk to our expert team to learn how the speedhand and myosmart can fit into your daily routine and goals.
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