Following on from her first fitting appointment earlier this month, Jessica Smith has now received her test socket, which will allow her to start using the COVVI Hand in her day-to-day life while the final device is prepared!
From the original casts that were taken at her previous visits, the prosthetist has created a custom mould that perfectly fits Jessica's arm and allows her to control the hand via signals passed through electrodes near her elbow. Over the next week, Jessica will start retraining her brain to use the COVVI Hand more efficiently, as well as her body to use the extra points of contact provided by the hand.
🗣️ "Today I learnt how to hold hands for the first time. I took my kids with me so that they can be part of this monumental journey too. So many questions, and so much awe from both myself and the kids. I got to take the hand home! I picked something up for the first time… and I’m learning how to gently hold hands."
It's been an incredible journey so far and we can't wait to share the next update from her final visit to the clinic. ❤️
Jessica Smith OAM is a former Australian Paralympic Swimmer, the COO at TOUCH Talent Management and consultancy, a public & motivational speaker and children’s author.
(Editor's Note: This footage is from April 2022, but there was a delay in processing and editing the original video files)
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Strong, robust and feature-rich, the team at COVVI have developed a highly functional myoelectric hand that establishes a new level of quality and performance by utilising premium materials and cutting-edge design. By focusing the design of the COVVI Hand are the lives of our users, our ground-breaking device is ready to meet the demands of everyday life.
We have designed our technology around the necessity of functionality and accessibility, with a focus on user-oriented design. The COVVI Hand boasts incredible robustness and versatility to match what’s required for everyday use, all of which is backed by software that provides an unrivalled user experience with a powerful level of customisable refinement.
In order to achieve this, we have ensured our designs are world-leading in their capability, are personalisable to every user, and can withstand the strength and speed pressures required of a hand for everyday life. Our users are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are passionate about delivering a first-class customer experience wherever we can. We aim to create a myoelectric multi-articulating device that is the preferred choice for upper limb prosthetic users around the world. We have already been recognised for our work with multiple international awards, and we are honoured to continue to work and help to make a real positive change in the lives of those with upper limb loss.
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