Appendix A

A depiction of a new age prosthetic device equipped with adjustable joint control and self propelling
technology for enhanced ability and functionality.
Source: Orthotics and Prosthetics patient care website
http://www.oandp.com/articles/2013-03_05.asp

Appendix B

Two up close photographs from different angles of the adaptable motor that controls mechanically
equipped prosthetics and can be adjusted for efficiency with the application of actuators.
Source: MITs Biomechatronic research lab website on the development of an actuator design
http://biomech.media.mit.edu/#/portfolio_page/cvsea/

Appendix C

A diagramed depiction of a prosthetic limb equipped with the sensory torque application of the

myoelectric design.
Source: MITs Biomechatronic research lab website on the development of more realistic and applicable
prosthetic designs

http://biomech.media.mit.edu/#/portfolio_page/volitional-control/

Appendix D

A diagrammed representation of the electronic interface that allows for neural control of
prosthetics.
Source: MITs Biomechatronic research lab website on the development of thought controlled
prosthetics
http://biomech.media.mit.edu/#/portfolio_page/neural-interface-technology-for-advanced-prostheticlimbs/

Appendix E

2 diagrams explaining how (on the left) targeted muscle reinnervation works, and how (on the right)
targeted sensory reinnervation works.
Source: Orthotics and Prosthetics patient care website and the rehabilitation institute of Chicago website
http://www.oandp.com/articles/2007-12_01.asp
http://www.ric.org/research/research-centers--programs/bionic-medicine/tmr-book-supplement/chapter-8/

Appendix F

Three different images of three different bionic exoskeletons developed by 3 different research teams.
From left to right: SuitXs MAX exoskeleton, Hyundais robotic exoskeleton prototype, MIT Media Labs
Biomechatronic lower limb exoskeleton.
Sources: SuitX website and information page, Business Insider article, MITs Biomechatronic research
lab website on bionic exoskeletons.
http://www.suitx.com/max-modular-agile-exoskeleton
http://biomech.media.mit.edu/#/portfolio_page/load-bearing-exoskeleton-for-augmentation-of-humanrunning/
http://www.businessinsider.com/hyundai-creates-iron-man-exoskeleton-photos-2016-5/#this-is-hyundaisexoskeleton-it-allows-the-wearer-to-lift-up-to-110-pounds-and-carry-them-over-distances-with-ease-1