Future Prosthetists Learn About COVVI’s Innovative Technology

Sue Spaulding, Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington presented COVVI’s bionic hand to students at the Prosthetics and Orthotics Department in Seattle.

After initially enquiring about loaning an advanced prosthetic for the project, Sue was supported by COVVI’s expert clinical team to learn more about the unique features of the bionic hand.

Shubham Agrawal, COVVI’s Clinical Lead, said: “It is always so exciting to hear about young prosthetists and professionals learning about COVVI and the work that we do here, so we are happy to support in any way we can.

“The COVVI Hand is an impressive and advanced piece of bionic technology that truly has the potential to change the lives of so many people around the world. Ensuring that prosthetists know just what our device is capable of means that our users will be able to get the most out of their hand when they are fitted.”

COVVI’s bionic hand was also presented to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors at the university, who are often involved in the medical prescription of prosthetic devices in the US.

Speaking about the demonstration, Sue Spaulding told the COVVI team that: “The Prosthetics and Orthotics students loved the COVVI hand, and the PM&R doctors were also impressed.”

This is just one of many ways that COVVI seeks to support the next generation of prosthetics professionals.

Earlier this year, the COVVI team also presented at the University of Hull: https://www.covvi.com/news/covvi-wows-students-at-university-of-hull-with-insight-into-innovative-engineering/