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“It takes the place of the universal cuff, we know that universal cuffs are very specific to small pens and utensils [Fiber] is going to let us expand into the bigger items”

Check out this Fiber review by Christina and Cindy, two professional caregivers who use their platform and experience to educate healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities on new assistive technology.

We met them back in June at the Abilities Expo and have since gotten the chance to review Fiber, our hand aid for all-day wear, for tasks like drinking with a cup and writing.

Fiber by Hominid X Watch as Cindy and Christina review Fiber by Hominid X. This product is a wearable assistive device designed for people with hand mobility issues. It is a li...

Super thankful that our brand ambassador and biggest online supporter Megan was able to join us at last week in San Antonio. She has been one of our creative users and was an amazing addition to our team this weekend. OTs loved hearing about how Fiber has helped her with her daily activities.

Finally getting around to posting some highlights from ASHT. We met 100s of health professionals over the 3 day conference. Here is Thane explaining Fiber to a group of OTs.

🌼 Celebrating Grandparents' Day! 🌼
Like parents but they yell at you less and spoil you more 💛👵👴

Here is my sweet grandmother testing out the modern cuff to write in her phone book.

The Modern Cuff is designed to help those with low to no grip strength complete daily activities for independent care; such as writing, feeding, and personal hygiene.

After a one-time adjustment, our cuff can fit a wide range of hand sizes. The Modern Cuff band is made out of high-quality and soft silicone making it comfortable, durable, and waterproof.

Check it out on our site HominidX.com

Hominid X: Restoring Stroke Patients with a Firm Grasp, Thanks to 3D Printing - 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing In a time when 3D printing is making significant contributions to the medical sector, Hominid X stands out as a company harnessing this technology to address real-world issues. Recently interviewed...

✈️ AIRPORT-TESTED, USER-APPROVED 🌍

Hey Travelers! We’ve heard your stories, and we get it - security checks can be stressful! Swipe to read Megan's experience with traveling with her night splint.

Over the past year, we've put Fiber to the test at airports in several different countries! From Boston to Mumbai, we've sailed through security every single time.

Your stories fuel our passion to make travel easier and more accessible for everyone.

Have you ever had trouble traveling with an assistive aid?

What is a conformal grasp? [ Warning long post!]

The term refers to the hand's unique ability to form various grips, such as pinches and holds, around objects of varying shapes and sizes. Hands have over 20 degrees of freedom which makes it a great tool for holding almost anything. A single finger has six degrees of freedom; it has three major joints each of which can be flexed or extended. This allows the finger to flex into a spiral and extend completely straight.

Over the years many robotics engineers have tried to mimic hand function, especially for prosthesis design. While there have been major advances, engineers often find themselves trying to balance weight and function. To increase the number of grasps a designer may consider adding another rotating joint, which could mean another motor & battery adding more weight to the system.

In exoskeleton design, engineers have produced conformal grasps with mechanical linkages, an assembly of bodies connected together to manage forces and movement. However, these are still limiting as these linkages are usually designed for motion in one plane and are often large on a user's hand.

Typically the more complexity that is added to a device the higher its cost is to produce. This is what makes Fiber by Hominid X different from its robotic counterparts. Fiber is a low-profile and lightweight grasping device that allows its user to hold objects of many different shapes and sizes, and it does so without any motors or batteries. Fiber is made of a custom-made soft silicone finger strap and spring-loaded cable mechanism to pull the fingers into a conformal grasp around objects.

Fiber uniquely balances price and functionality, allowing its users to complete many of the same grasps and grips without adding extra weight to their hands and costs to their wallets.

Ready to make daily tasks easier for you or a loved one? Visit us at HominidX.com to find out how Fiber can help!

Occupational therapists and Users love Fiber! Here is a quote from one of our users, Kathryn, who found our products through a recommendation on Tiktok! She then showed the device to OT and they now regularly use it in her sessions to help her reach her goals!

Thank you for championing our device Kathryn! It helps us reach our goal of helping as many hands as possible!!!

To our followers, we would love it if you could share this post with someone who you think could benefit from our devices!

There are over 500 million people worldwide who suffer from hand weakness leaving many without the ability to hold items. The current solutions are either too speafic for a task or expensive. This is why we designed Fiber, an accessible and easy-to-use grasping device for holding any object!

Check out the link in our bio to learn more and DM me if this tool can help you or your clients regain the ability to grasp!

Hey, Hominids! Did you know about the Abilities Expo? It's a free event for the disability community and it's hosted almost 7 times a year in many major cities!
We previously attended the show in Chicago with our accelerator program , so we can't wait for the next one in Phoenix!

Hope to see you there!!

Check out https://www.abilities.com/ to sign up for a free ticket!

Hey there! Have you ever wondered why most adaptive devices are made in mundane colors? Not ours, Our products come in 4 trendy colors making our device match almost any style!

While hand weakness is common, people's abilities and goals are unique. This is why we designed our product to be adjustable to many different hands and tasks.

Adjusting Fiber is easy, simply adjust the wristband and finger strap to your desired tightness. The dorsal strap can also be adjusted to provide an extension of the fingers. Fiber also fits over most wrist braces, making it accessible for those with reduced wrist mobility.

Our devices are helping users with everything from writing for their Bar exams to baking at their bakeries!

Unlock a world of possibilities with Fiber 🌟. For those grappling with hand weakness or paralysis, this game-changing device has been meticulously crafted to transform daily tasks. Whether you're eating, writing, or making that important call, Fiber’s innovative grasping tech makes it feel natural and effortless.

✨ Don't be limited by hand challenges; enhance your quality of life with Fiber.

We're excited to share that part two of our feature on the CPARF Podcast is out now!

Our Founder and CEO, Thane Hunt, talks about our second product the Modern Cuff—an innovation of the universal cuff with modern features.

Later in the episode, discover how we've transformed the life of Megan, a resilient stroke survivor, by supporting her baking passion.

Check it out here ➡️ bit.ly/CPARFPodcastS2Ep7 We appreciate your feedback!

Episode Seven | Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast | Season Two | Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Listen to Episode Seven, Season Two of Changing What’s Possible on Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

It's always a great day when we get feedback like this from a happy user :)

Thank you so much for your note, Paulette!

One Handed Solutions for Everyone

Missed us live yesterday? Join us again tomorrow at 11AM on with Jerry Wald!
Tomorrow Thane & Soniya will be showing off the many use cases of Hominid Z's first product, Fiber. Fiber is a mechanical assistive tool that provides a conformal grasp for its user. Allowing users to hold more without having to worry about charging or changing batteries.

Be sure to tune in and check us out at Hominidx.com

Link for the Event!restream.io/new-event-invitation/cjcyYkE5a5uUldbXOErSrVNO80i0P5A/email

Fiber is intended for those with an active range of motion in their shoulder and elbow but with little or no strength in their hands.

We are very excited for Thane’s to be presenting during disability tech talk tomorrow at 6PM EST.

We hope that you can make it!
P.s it’s also disability pride day tomorrow!

We will be going LIVE TOMORROW with Jerry Wald from Let's Talk Stroke. Jerry started Let's Talk Stroke after suffering from a stroke 13 years ago. He uses his platform to educate his viewers on life after a stroke and will often host other stroke survivors, medical professionals, and companies with helpful technology (like us!) on his live streams.

We'll dive deep into our mission at Hominid X, talk about Fiber, our innovative product that's changing lives, and answer live questions.

Stay tuned for more details and make sure to follow Let's Talk Stroke to catch us live. Can't wait to see you all there!