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Vincent Systems fair and event participation: Meet us at trade fairs and events in the field of prosthetics and rehabilitation. Events Upcoming Events Karlsruhe MINT Festival Date: July 4, 2026 Come visit us! From autonomous robots to 3D printing and innovative prosthetic hands, schools, universities, and companies will be presenting exciting projects in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology—and we’ll be there with our own booth! Location: SteamWork | GoodSpaces, Roonstraße 23a, 76137 Karlsruhe BMAB Youth Camp Date: August 2–8, 2026 We are excited to be part of the 9th BMAB Youth Camp for children and teens with limb amputations or malformations. Location: Gailhof Youth, Guest, and Seminar Center (JuGS) near Hanover “ Zurück ins Leben ” User Meeting Date: October 24, 2026 We are delighted to once again be part of the “Zurück ins Leben” self-help group meeting. A weekend for sharing, connecting, and mutual inspiration among those affected. Location: Anpfiff ins Leben Pavilion, Silbergasse 22a, 74889 Hoffenheim Please register by October 9 with Diana Schütz (d.schuetz@ail-ev.de ) Past Events OTWorld 2026 REHAB 2025 OTWorld 2024 REHAB 2023 VINCENT Symposium 2023 LVampNRW 10-jähriges Jubiläum OTWorld 2022 VINCENT Symposium 2019

Comprehensive overview of all products: hand, children's hand, and finger prostheses, as well as our exoskeleton and accessories. Our products neo1 Exoskeleton VINCENTvr Training system VINCENTevolution5 VINCENTyoung3+ VINCENTpartial4 VINCENTpartial passive VINCENTpartial body VINCENTpower flex USB-C VINCENTwrist VINCENTwork Accessories Software Cosmetic gloves

2003 - Fluidhand 6 Up The Fluidhand 6 is a particularly compact version of the hydraulic hand prosthesis, reduced to the essentials. The index, middle and ring fingers are each moved in the base joint via a flexible bellows drive, the little finger is mechanically coupled to the ring finger, and the middle finger is hydraulically coupled to the ring finger. The thumb is actuated in the basic joint. In this way, the thumb and index finger can be moved separately, while the other fingers move together. The 4 drives are controlled by a 3 valve bank, the miniature pump sucks distilled water from a pressure storage tank to pump it into the drive chambers. The weight of the hand is about 350 g. The aluminum fingers were covered with a PU foam. In the basic joints, all long fingers have an elastically mounted abduction. At this stage of development, experiments were carried out with different variants of the fluid hand, with the number of joints and drives as well as the required valves being varied considerably. The aim was to find an optimum between size, anatomical design and weight on the one hand and functionality on the other. Extremely reduced versions with only 4 drives and three valves, such as the Fluidhand 6, were built, which could be designed in this way to be very small, light and anatomical. This version of the Fluidhand is a particularly interesting candidate for a robust prosthesis suitable for everyday use, since the smallest number of hydraulic components was installed here. The systems are very light throughout, but also very complex in terms of the physical effects that occur, such as cavitation or the problem of changing material parameters, especially the elastic drives and connecting hoses in the course of operation, as well as wear and corrosion on the valves and the pump. Up

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Jobs & internships at Vincent Systems: Join us in shaping the future of hand prosthetics – exciting positions in Karlsruhe. Job Openings As an innovative company, we are always looking for creative minds and talents. Whether you are a student, graduate or experienced specialist - we offer promising entry opportunities and interesting fields of activity. Here, you can expect flat hierarchies with a casual, first-name-only culture, exciting areas of work, and an interdisciplinary team. Are you looking for a meaningful activity where you can completely identify? Then apply unsolicited or for one of our advertised roles. Current job postings: Technician / Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d) Orthopedic Technician (m/f/d) IT Administrator (m/w/d) Hardware and Firmware Developer (m/f/d) Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer (m/f/d) Internships / Theses Students at German colleges and universities who are interested in fields such as design, hardware or software development, AI applications, app programming, robotics, or VR have come to the right place. Please submit your complete application materials. These should include a cover letter, your resume, transcripts, your current certificate of enrollment, and a current transcript of grades. Unsolicited applications Please always submit your complete application documents (cover letter, resume, references), stating your salary requirements and an earliest possible starting date, via email to Ms. Martin at bewerbung@vincentsystems.de. We do not accept postal or personal applications - we ask for your understanding. Unsolicited Application for a Thesis (m/f/d)

Jobs & internships at Vincent Systems: Join us in shaping the future of hand prosthetics – exciting positions in Karlsruhe. Jetzt bewerben Entwicklungsingenieur Maschinenbau (m/w/d) Standort Karlsruhe, DE Arbeitsbereich Konstruktion Arbeitsmodell Vor Ort Anstellungsart Vollzeit, 40 h/Woche Job ID DEEM1085_01 Startdatum ab sofort Job veröffentlicht 30.04.2026 Über Vincent Systems: Vincent Systems steht für innovative Medizintechnik, ein außergewöhnliches Design und für Hightech „made in Germany“. Mit unseren roboterähnlichen, myoelektrisch gesteuerten Produkten gestalten wir die Zukunft der Handprothetik und verbessern damit täglich die Lebensqualität vieler Menschen. Im Technologiepark Karlsruhe entwickeln und produzieren wir die weltweit modernsten und qualitativ hochwertigsten bionischen Prothesen und Exoskelette. Die perfekte Verbindung von Hightech und Kunst, von Präzision und Innovation, von Mensch und Technik. Das macht uns aus und unsere Produkte zu etwas Besonderem. Deine Aufgaben: Entwicklung und Konstruktion neuer Bauteile / Baugruppen Erstellung von Fertigungs- und Prüfzeichnungen Technische Abstimmung mit Lieferanten Validierung von Prototypen Erstellung und Pflege von Stücklisten und Montageunterlagen Erstellung technischer Dokumentationen und Spezifikationen Was wir von Dir erwarten: Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Maschinenbau, Mechatronik oder vergleichbare Qualifikation Fundierte Erfahrungen mit einer CAD- und PLM-Software, optimalerweise Creo und Windchill Idealerweise Kenntnisse im Umgang mit einer ERP-Software Eigenverantwortung sowie Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit Präsenz am Unternehmensstandort in Karlsruhe Sehr gute Deutsch- und sichere Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Was bieten wir? Einen abwechslungsreichen, verantwortungsvollen Job in einem erfolgreichen Unternehmen Arbeiten in einer krisenfesten und zukunftssicheren Branche Intensive Einarbeitung der jeweiligen Fachbereiche Zuschuss zur Kantine sowie kostenlose Getränke und frisches Obst Digitales Mitarbeitenden-Vorteilsportal (Corporate Benefits) Regelmäßiger Teambrunch und vielfältige Möglichkeiten für gemeinsame Aktivitäten – ob Sport in der Mittagspause oder besondere Events Faire Vertragsbedingungen und eine angenehme, kollegiale Arbeitsatmosphäre Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung 30 Tage Urlaub Interessiert? Sende uns ein Anschreiben sowie Deinen vollständigen Lebenslauf inkl. relevanter Zeugnisse unter Angabe eines frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins und Deiner Gehaltsvorstellung per E-Mail an Frau Martin: bewerbung@vincentsystems.de . Unser Standort: Deine Ansprechpartnerin: Emily Martin Human Resources bewerbung@vincentsystems.de

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You can train the numerous grasps of the VINCENT hand prostheses by following the grasp scheme illustrated in the VINCENTmobile App. Close Up VINCENTmobile App TRAINING The grasping scheme is illustrated here. Additionally, the grasp the prosthesis is currently in as well as an animation of how the prosthesis fingers are supposed to move is displayed here. Here you can train the numerous grasps of the VINCENT hand prostheses. Up

2000 - Fluidhand 3 Up With the third generation of the Fluidhand, Schulz transferred the technology of flexible fluid actuators to a hand prosthesis. To achieve higher grasping forces, the drives were modified for grasping even heavy objects. The unfolded silicone tubes reinforced with fabric were replaced by miniature folded bellows, which in turn were encased in fabric and attached to aluminum joints in the folds by nylon threads to keep their shape. Three drive elements in each finger, with the two distal bellows coupled together, and two drives in the thumb allow 14 joint axes to move in this hand, equivalent to 14 DOF at 10 iDOF. The fluid actuators were driven by means of miniature hydraulics. The control system, consisting of pump, valve, electronics, sensors and tank, was connected to the prosthesis via a hose approximately 1 m long. The hydraulic unit was the size of a portable telephone and was worn on the belt. The load-bearing structure of the prosthetic hand was modeled on the skeleton of the human hand. The radiating metacarpal bones, which merge into the long fingers, are moveably mounted in the carpus, and spring elements are located between the metacarpal bones to elastically stretch the metacarpus. This design achieves a naturally acting passive abduction of the long fingers, with a positive effect on the adaptability of the hand during grasping and on the natural feel of the hand. The bellows drives are inflated with fluid, usually water, at a pressure of up to 6bar when a finger joint is moved. The expanding bellows thereby flexes the finger joint. The extension of the joint is achieved partly by the suction of the drive, partly by an additional elastic restoring band. The weight of the prosthesis is 190g, the grasping force on the finger is approx. 5N. In this prosthesis functional sample, all fingers were simultaneously filled and deflated via the hydraulic hose to investigate hand function and adaptive grasping. As a cosmetic cover and to create a functional surface, a customized latex glove was fabricated. A first functional sample was successfully tested at the Orthopedic University Hospital in Heidelberg. Schulz, by now head of an interdisciplinary research group, was now able to establish work on a hand prosthesis as a program-oriented research priority. Up

Overview of registered patents and property rights in the field of hand prosthetics and exoskeletons – Innovation & Quality from Vincent Systems. Patents All our products are registered and protected by the following United States patents: US8491666: VINCENTevolution1, VINCENTevolution3, VINCENTevolution3+, VINCENTevolution4, VINCENTevolution5, VINCENTpartial3, VINCENTpartial3+, VINCENTpartial4, VINCENTyoung3, VINCENTyoung3+ US9072616: VINCENTevolution2, VINCENTpartial2, VINCENTyoung2 US12440355: emg US11517454 and by the following German and European patents: DE102014011554, DE102017005765, DE102016014090, DE102017010840, DE102017007794, DE102008056520, DE202014003565, DE202017000172, DE102017005761, DE102017005762, DE102017005764, DE102012005041, DE102020119343, DE102017010839, EP2364129 and others.

In her user story, elementary school teacher Dorothee shares how she confidently teaches in the classroom with her VINCENTevolution hand prosthesis. Close My prosthesis in the classroom By Dorothee Hi, I'm Dorothee, I wear a forearm prosthesis, and I'm a primary school teacher. My prosthesis was never an obstacle to choosing this profession. What adults might only consider after giving it some thought is actually no problem for children. Children approach you without prejudice, but they also blurt out their questions directly. Is that a problem? No, otherwise this profession wouldn't be right for me. But my development in dealing with these many encounters and the prosthesis has changed with the VINCENTevolution hand prosthesis. For a long time, I wore a myoelectric forearm prosthesis with a silicone cover, which meant that it looked very realistic cosmetically and was not always immediately noticeable, but often only at second glance. This was pleasant, because I was not immediately the center of attention. The typical questions were, for example: “What is that?”, “Why do you have that?”, “Where is your real hand?”, “Why don't you have a real hand?”, “Is there a bone underneath?”, “Does it hurt?”, ... and only later: “How do you open it?” I answered the questions in more detail at times and more briefly at others when I had to repeat myself often. After getting to know the class for the first time, the focus then shifted more to the learning content. Nevertheless, the children saw exactly what I was doing and how I was doing it. The grip I had at the time supported me, but it wasn't always the best grip for many different things in terms of ergonomics and functionality, so I also had to use my other hand a lot for support. There came a time when my existing hand was overloaded. So I was open to advice on the prosthetic options now available on the market. The VINCENTevolution from Vincent Systems impressed me at the time with its high-tech features, numerous functions, high reliability when gripping, and cool appearance. Of course, it took some getting used to learning and being able to use so many grips when you're in a situation where you need to act quickly. I had to give myself a little more time and be patient until it became routine and a real benefit to my everyday life! From my initial attitude of “a prosthesis is an option, but not a necessity,” I came to realize with my new robot-style hand that “Hey! The prosthesis really helps me!” I noticed, for example, that the apple stayed in my hand and didn't slip out. Or that I could hold the book well without twisting and cramping my shoulder. Many more moments followed, so that I began to enjoy consciously using my prosthesis. At first, I still wore the hand prosthesis with a skin-colored glove cover. To be honest, it bothered me when I looked down and saw the black hand standing out so much. When Vincent Systems launched the different color options on the market, I was happy and chose the skin-colored version. What was interesting was how things developed at school. The children immediately asked more questions about the technology. “How does it work?”, “How can you change the grip?”, “Can you write with it?”, “Can you open this bottle?”, “Can you go in the water with it?” etc. So it was no longer so interesting why I wear a prosthesis, but what it can do and how it works. The focus was now on the technology or the thing itself and not directly on me, which I found very pleasant. The children's confidence in dealing with the “robot hand” strengthened and changed my perspective, and I now occasionally wear a loaner hand in a different color, not just my skin color. I myself became more experienced in using the grips and at the same time more confident with the many encounters and questions. When I have a new class and we get to know each other, there is always a question and answer session about the prosthesis. Anyone who wants to can touch it. Until their thirst for knowledge is quenched, it is impossible to continue with the lesson anyway. The students know what I am wearing, and it is normal at our school that I live and teach with a robotic hand.

Vincent Systems GmbH from Karlsruhe: Specialist in myoelectric hand prostheses and exoskeletons, active since 2009, internationally oriented. Vincent Systems is a young, dynamic, internationally oriented company from Karlsruhe with customers in Europe, Asia and North America. Vincent Systems GmbH was founded in May 2009 by CEO Dr Stefan Schulz.

Would you like a VINCENT hand prosthesis? Fill out the contact form and let our staff advise you. The path to your prosthetic hand Are you interested in a VINCENT hand? Our outstanding high-tech prostheses are known for their high quality, functionality, and aesthetics. Even our best hand prostheses are generally fully covered by health insurance. Your orthopedic technician will take care of everything until you receive your very own Vincent hand. We will be happy to help you find a specialist and advise you on the latest prosthetic trends. First name* Last name* E-Mail* Postal code, City* Phone number Country* * I am looking for a prosthesis for myself. I am looking for a prosthesis for a friend/relative. I am interested in:* Message* I agree that my data may be stored, processed, and used for specific purposes in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For further information, please read our privacy policy. * Send request Find a support group Talking with others who are going through similar experiences can be a valuable source of support. Conversations among peers help people share experiences, clarify questions, and gain new perspectives. ahoi e.V. is a nonprofit organization for people with arm and hand malformations and their families. It promotes representation, exchange, and community, and organizes regional meetings as well as an annual national gathering. Learn more Anpfiff ins Leben e.V. is a nonprofit organization in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region that supports children and young people in sports, education, and social activities. A particular focus is on inclusive physical activity programs for people with amputations, aimed at improving mobility, coordination, and self-confidence. Learn more Einarmhelden & Einbeinhelden e. V. is a nonprofit organization that supports people with physical disabilities in riding (or returning to riding) motorcycles. They provide information on vehicle modifications, driving schools, and testing centers, as well as practical tips for everyday life on two wheels. Learn more Pronefrank (Prothesen-Netz-Franken) is a support group for people who have had an arm and/or leg amputated. It promotes the sharing of experiences and organizes regular meetings, activities, and informational sessions for those affected, their families, and anyone interested. Learn more Ampu Vita e. V. is a nonprofit organization for people before and after an amputation. They offer psychosocial support, assistance with applications and home modifications, as well as courses and mobility services to help people lead independent lives. Learn more The Federal Association for People with Arm or Leg Amputations (BMAB e.V.) is a nationwide self-help and advocacy organization for people with arm or leg amputations. It advocates for better care, rehabilitation, and quality of life, and promotes networking and access to information. Learn more Hand in Hand SHG is a self-help group for people with missing limbs, their families, and anyone interested. It offers opportunities for discussion, annual meetings featuring counseling and expert presentations, as well as information on prosthetics and everyday issues, all aimed at connecting and supporting those affected. Learn more LVAmp NRW represents the interests of people with amputations in North Rhine-Westphalia and coordinates the state’s self-help groups. The regional groups serve as direct points of contact and provide assistance with questions regarding health insurance companies, pension offices, insurance providers, and more. Learn more Location & Contact Details

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Get certified here to sell our hand and partial hand prostheses. Everything you need to know about our online courses and certifications. Area for cost bearers Welcome to the registration page for our information area for cost bearers and MDK! Register quickly and easily using the link below. In the download area of the portal, we provide you with up-to-date and relevant information about our products in a convenient bundle. After registering and a brief review, you will receive your individual access data from us. Register now: Registration for the Vincent Systems information area For further information, please call +49 721 480 714 0 or send an email to: sales@vincentsystems.de

2006 - Fluidhand 9 Up The Fluidhand 9 has 5 drives of different sizes. The base joints of the index finger and middle finger are equipped with stronger drives. The elastic fluid tank is located in the wrist. When the fingers are emptied, they are stretched and the fluid is pumped from the finger joints into the elastic tank in the wrist, bending the wrist and opening the hand further. The pump is noise-isolated and free-swinging in a CFRP tank; valves and controls are located in the metacarpus, which is completely covered with CFRP. The thumb with a drive in the base pivots between flat hand and opposition position to the three-point grip. For reasons of optimizing speed and tank size, separate drives for the ring and little fingers were omitted, but these two long fingers are actively moved by coupling with the base joint of the middle finger. The control valve for the thumb drive is located in the distal thumb phalanx. The wrist with a 4-pole coaxial insert is compatible with all stem systems, control is via two EMG sensors, and it is possible to switch between several grip types by means of short switching signals. This last version of the Fluidhand for the time being also features a Bluetooth interface for mobile devices as well as a vibrotactile sense of touch. The Fluidhand 8 is currently the last further development of the multi-articulating hydraulic hand based on flexible fluid actuators. The aim of this hand version was to provide a pre-product ready for series production for a hand prosthesis commercially available on the fitting component market and to convince potentially interested parties of the development for marketing. The bionic hand prosthesis, which is already suitable for everyday use, was manufactured and tested in a small series. It is thus the first bionic multi-articulating hand prosthesis and also the first hydraulic hand prosthesis.

Peter tests his VINCENTevolution while swimming, diving, and stand-up paddling—waterproof, robust, and intuitively controllable. Close A Day of Swimming, Snorkeling and Stand-Up Paddleboarding – with a Myoelectric Hand Prosthesis By Peter Until now, I was never a strong swimmer. When I was in the water, I enjoyed diving and jumping off boards much more. It never occurred to me that it would be possible to swim freestyle or take part in water sports with my VINCENTevolution4 myoelectric hand prosthesis, until Stefan Schulz, CEO of Vincent Systems, asked whether I would like to try something new. He had developed a new product that would allow me to enter the water while wearing my binoic prosthesis. Of course, curiosity won. Before I knew it, my prosthetic socket was fitted with the VINCENTaqua neoprene sleeve to make it waterproof. The VINCENTevolution4 itself is already designed as a waterproof myoelectric prosthetic hand. Stop 1: Outdoor Swimming Pool! After pulling on the neoprene sleeve, we went straight into the water. We started with freestyle swimming. At first, I felt uncertain. I wondered whether the socket would withstand the water without damage. As far as I knew, no one had ever used a myoelectric hand prosthesis in the water and then confirmed that it still functioned afterward. But once I fully entered the pool and realized I could still control the prosthetic hand even though the socket was completely underwater, all doubts disappeared. The prosthesis functioned just as reliably as it does on land. Swimming freestyle with a prosthetic hand felt unusual at first, but also surprisingly natural. I adjusted the bionic hand into its natural grip position, similar to how I would normally shape my hand for swimming. The swimming movements felt intuitive from the beginning. They came almost automatically. Stop 2: Quarry Lake! My prosthetic hand and the neoprene sleeve meet the IP68 protection rating, which is currently unique for a myoelectric hand prosthesis. This means the technology can withstand a water depth of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Naturally, I wanted to test that. I quickly learned that it is better to put on diving fins while already in the water. Using both hands, I was able to pull the fin straps over my heels and adjust my diving mask. Stefan and I began snorkeling and then diving underwater. I managed to reach nearly two meters in depth. Even underwater, I was still able to control the prosthesis and give Stefan a hand signal to show that everything was okay. After the successful dive, we moved on to stand-up paddleboarding. First, I had to find my balance to avoid falling off the board. Then I needed to determine the best grip position for the prosthetic hand in order to hold the paddle securely. After a short time, I was able to steer the board safely. It was a lot of fun. Overall, I was positively surprised by how intuitively I could use the waterproof bionic prosthesis in, on, and under the water without constantly worrying whether it would withstand the conditions. It was a day full of new experiences that helped break down a mental barrier for me. What the VINCENTevolution4 prosthetic hand delivers in terms of robustness and everyday usability truly represents a new level in modern prosthetic technology. It frees my mind from limitations that had previously been part of my daily life.

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