TrueLimb is an affordable prosthetic that uses 3D scanning for a perfect fit

how a teenage inventor became an industry disruptor

a bionic arm that’s intuitive, highly personalized and ultralightweight for a cost of just $7,995. that’s what unlimited tomorrow promises with ‘TrueLimb’, a prosthetic arm engineered as an exact mirror image of your opposing limb.

the TrueLimb story begins with american inventor easton lachappelle, founder and CEO of unlimited tomorrow. when he was at a state science fair in colorado, the then 14-year-old lachappelle met a young girl with a prosthetic limb that cost $80,000. inspired by this chance meeting, the young student set about to revolutionize the industry by creating a prosthetic arm for under $1,000. a few years later, lachappelle caught the attention of motivational guru tony robbins, and in 2014, the pair formed unlimited tomorrow.

‘there was a specific moment in my life where I said, ‘you know, this is simply unacceptable’ and I dedicated my life to creating better prosthetic technology,’ says easton lachappelle.

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a highly personalized prosthetic from the comfort of home

the startup assures customers ‘the most convenient fitting experience you’ll ever have’. firstly, answer some simple questions on the unlimited tomorrow website and schedule your one-on-one consultation with the clinical team. all the appointments are virtual so you don’t have to sit in a crowded waiting room, or even leave the house.

following your virtual consultation, a 3D scanner will be sent to you so you can take a 3D scan of your residual limb. these scans allow unlimited tomorrow to create a more accurate, personalized prosthetic. the team will then ship a set of check sockets to evaluate comfort and fit before 3D printing, assembling and testing your final TrueLimb.

as well as ensuring the correct fit, the process also allows customers to choose from 450 skin tones for a truly perfect match. metallic silver and jet black colorways are also available.

unlimited tomorrow promises a highly personalized process

the future at your fingertips

with regard to functionality, a complete selection of intuitive grips bring balance and ease to your daily life. TrueLimb’s independent finger joints move in tandem with its six adaptive grips, conforming to every object you come in contact with.

an array of up to 36 ultra-precise sensors embedded in each unique socket provide 360-degree coverage of your residual limb. control is always intuitive, regardless of your muscle location. each sensor is perfectly calibrated to your unique muscle sites. using their TrueSense technology, your advanced prosthetic limb fuses with your anatomy to form one cohesive unit. ultra-precise vibrations give little cues when your arm makes contact with objects, providing a sense of touch.

TrueLimb is made of industrial-grade PA12 nylon with acrylic and rubberized coatings. moreover, unlimited tomorrow says the prosthesis can last all day on a single charge and USB-C charging lets you quickly power up.