Cost
Some advanced prosthetic systems may be too expensive for certain users.

A bionic arm concept exploring 3D printing, EMG sensing, and machine-learning-based gesture control.
For some people, advanced prosthetic technology can be expensive, difficult to access, or hard to adapt to individual needs.
Some advanced prosthetic systems may be too expensive for certain users.
Access can vary depending on location, insurance, clinics, and repair services.
Adapting a prosthetic system to an individual user can require a lot of extra time and support.
LETO 1 is being developed using 3D-printed parts, replaceable modules, and commonly available components. The goal is to make future versions easier to produce, repair, and adapt.
A visual introduction to the LETO 1 concept assembly.

See the specifications, materials, intended control system, and development concept on the full prototype page.
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LETO 1 is presented as an engineering concept and is not a certified medical device or commercially available prosthesis.