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The IntelliMan project, combining research, technology, and humanity, is advancing prosthetics with the Hannes prosthetic hand, a collaboration between the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Inail Prosthetic Center in Budrio. Hannes is now evolving to meet IntelliMan’s needs, integrating new functions and control methods, seamlessly syncing with the Robot Operating System (ROS).

Hannes is designed to replicate natural hand movements, offering a strong yet delicate grip for various daily activities. The IntelliMan project aims to develop intelligent robotic systems for personal assistance, significantly improving the quality of life for users of advanced prosthetics.

Integrating Hannes with ROS enhances its control and precision, leveraging ROS’s tools for developing robotic applications. New control methods include advanced myoelectric control, improved Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and machine learning integration, making Hannes more intuitive and adaptable to user habits and preferences.

Hannes’s high customizability allows users to select configurations that fit their lifestyle, facilitated by ROS integration and new control tools from IntelliMan. This evolution demonstrates how technology can significantly improve lives, with Hannes becoming an increasingly intelligent and adaptable prosthetic hand.