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Ottobock Michelangelo Hand 8E500 Myoelectric Hand
The Ottobock Michelangelo Hand 8E500 is a myoelectric prosthetic hand with a separately driven thumb and seven grip options, from lateral pinch to an open palm. Its AxonWrist flexes, extends and rotates, and has a flexible mode that behaves like a relaxed wrist. Grip force is 70 N in opposition and 15 N in neutral. The hand weighs 1.12 lb, opens to 4.72 in and is made in left and right versions.
- Grip options
- 7
- Weight
- 1.12 lb
- Opening width
- 4.72 in
- Size
- 7 3/4
Ottobock Michelangelo Hand (8E500) key features
- Seven grip options, including tripod and lateral pinch
- Driven thumb
- AxonWrist with flexible mode
- Grip force 70 N in opposition mode
- Left and right versions, size 7 3/4
- Pairs with AxonArm Ergo for above-elbow fittings
Who the Ottobock Michelangelo Hand (8E500) suits
For upper-limb amputees who use a myoelectric system and want several grips plus a moving wrist. It runs on Ottobock's Axon-Bus system, so component selection and fitting are done by a certified prosthetist.
This kind of device is prescribed and fitted by a clinician. An enquiry starts that conversation. It is not a purchase.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 0.508 kg (1.1 lb)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Ottobock Michelangelo Hand (8E500) specifications
| Grip options | 7 |
|---|---|
| Grip force | 70 N opposition; 15 N neutral (approx. 6 to 7 kg) |
| Weight | 1.12 lb |
| Opening width | 4.72 in |
| Size | 7 3/4 |
| Sides | Left, right |
| Operating voltage | 11.1 V |
| Temperature range | 14 to 140 F |
| Control | Myoelectric, Axon-Bus |
| Maker country | Germany |
| Price | Quoted on request |
| Brand | Ottobock |
| Category | Upper limb, Myoelectric hands |
| Catalog ID | PR-045 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Ottobock Michelangelo Hand (8E500): common questions
How many grips does the Michelangelo Hand have?
Seven, including lateral pinch, lateral power grip, tripod pinch, opposition power grip and open palm.
How strong is the Michelangelo Hand grip?
Grip force is 70 N in opposition mode and 15 N in neutral mode.
Can the Michelangelo Hand be used above the elbow?
Yes. It works with AxonArm Ergo elbow components for above-elbow amputations.
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