Super Hero Prosthetic Arm

I thought this was particularly important given the rise of amputations and limb loss with troops returning from Iraq. The philosophy is to focus on the design and aesthetic sensibilities of the prosthetic not just its functionality. This design was featured at ARS Electronica 2005 and also on Marek's Industrial Design site magu.



"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."

Design by magu
Photos: Dietmar Tollerian