Overview

• Open Bionics publicly launched the Hero RGD this week at a Call of Duty livestream event in Las Vegas, unveiling the new prosthetic to a gaming and veteran audience.
• The hand is specified to lift roughly 35 kg, absorb heavy shocks, operate in wet conditions, and close its spring‑loaded fingers in 0.4 seconds using brushless motors.
• All electronics, including the battery, are housed in the palm for wireless control and better water resistance, with a USMC‑standard wrist that lets users swap in sports attachments.
• Funding and custom cover design came from Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty Endowment, which supports veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
• Open Bionics says development took more than four years and about £2 million with feedback from over 1,000 amputees, as Green reports easier cooking and other daily tasks with the arm.