The popular American magazine TIME published a ranking of the best inventions of 2022. Among them is Esper Bionics, a human augmentation startup founded by Ukrainians.
Esper Bionics’ prosthetic hand is the first AI-powered, cloud-based robotic prosthetic that gets smarter over time. The lightweight device has up to 24 wearable sensors that detect and process muscle activity and brain impulses; machine learning from Esper’s platform enables the hand to act more “intuitively” over time.
The list includes 200 gadgets. The magazine usually selects 100 products each year, but 2022 saw a big surge in innovation, so the editors decided to choose twice as many nominees.
The process of selecting the best started with online applications. Next, a jury of editors studied the applicants, paying special attention to industries that are actively developing. These are: the electric vehicle industry, green energy, and the metaverse. Each applicant was then judged on several key factors, including originality, effectiveness, ambition, and impact.