The i-LIMB Hand™, developed by Touch Bionics, Livingston, Scotland, has won a silver medal in the science and medical category at the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards. The awards focus on new products and services that excel in marketplace innovation, marketplace success, technological innovation, market structure innovation, and societal impact.
The award winners were announced at an April 1 awards gala at the Computer History Museum, Mountain View, California.
“We are extremely proud and grateful for receiving the silver,” said Phil Newman, Touch Bionics marketing director.”Sharing the stage with other silver winners, such as Google and Speedo, is truly encouraging for us as a fast-growth and somewhat smaller company.”
