Animated Prosthetics, Inc. - Company Information

Company Profile

"innovative products that provide the patient and the prosthetist
with unique and effective solutions"

Animated Prosthetics, Inc. has combined the latest technology in microcomputers and batteries along with fresh, new design concepts, to create a family of products that dramatically improve the function, life, and reliability of the upper- extremity prosthesis.

Several years of extensive research, design and testing have produced many innovative solutions to the problems associated with the prosthesis. A microcomputer in the system provides new capabilities including energy management, radio telemetry, and "fine tuning" of the arm to match the skills of the patient.

ACS-1000 Module

Lithium-ion Batteries

Battery technology pioneered by the company virtually eliminates power related problems, and provides three to four times the energy of previous systems. Additionally, diagnostic tools allow the prosthetist to monitor and configure the prosthesis, even while the patient is wearing it.

The products in production today were tested in a lab environment for a year, then were evaluated and refined over a two and a half year period on thirty patients.

A close working relationship with the great practitioners and technicians at Duke University Medical Center has allowed us to test and analyze all of our designs in real life situations.

Design Lab

Computer Aided Design

All mechanical and electronic designs are created with Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems. These tools allow us to increase product quality and reduce development time by allowing multiple design options to be explored, analyzed and tested before committing to a final design.

The company performs research, development and manufacturing in a 2500 sq. ft. facility located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Animated Prosthetics Building

Michael E. Tompkins is the driving force behind Animated Prosthetics, Inc., along with being its president and founder. Mr. Tompkins has been in the prosthetics industry for the past fourteen years and has 25 years of experience creating and designing products utilizing advanced electronic and microcomputer devices. He currently holds five patents and has previously created products for the industrial control, medical ultrasound, and consumer electronics markets.