27th March 2026
A free prosthetic arm demo is not just a try-on. At Open Bionics clinics, it is a chance to explore whether a bionic arm suits your goals, lifestyle, and day-to-day routine before making decisions about your next upper limb prosthetic.
What happens during a demo can shape whether the device feels right for your life, and whether you go on to use it long term.
The more your clinician understands how you live, the better they can fit and guide the device around you.
Here are three things to bring to your prosthetic arm demo and why they matter.
A cup and a fork are a starting point, but they only show a small part of how you live day to day. During a prosthetic arm demo, your clinician needs tangible, personal goals to work with. Think about what you most want to hold, use, or get back to, and bring it with you.
Cannot bring something? Let your clinician know in advance. Most clinics carry props designed to replicate common grip patterns, hand movements, and resistance so your clinician can mimic the weight and feel of the objects that matter to your everyday life.
When Todd G. returned to using a prosthesis, he focused on everyday tasks like cutting food and handling smaller objects. When he visited our clinic for a prosthetic arm demo, he noticed that the textured fingers on Hero PRO made it easier to grip items like a pill bottle and open a child safety lid. Testing these tasks in person helped him clearly define what mattered most for his day-to-day routine.
Davic, who is training to be an athlete, took a similar approach. Knowing he spends significant time in the gym, he brought equipment he wanted to use with Hero FLEX and activity attachments. Testing how the device performed in a gym setting helped him understand how it would fit into his day-to-day routine and gave him a clearer picture of what training could look like after fitting.
Your prosthetic arm demo should be a conversation, not a presentation. Writing down your questions beforehand helps you leave with clarity, not gaps. Whether the demo is for a child or an adult, make sure the person who will be wearing the device is part of that conversation. Their questions and concerns matter just as much as anyone else’s in the room.
In Todd’s case, some of the most valuable insights came after his device had already been approved and fitted, as he explored how it worked in his daily life. Asking the right questions during the prosthetic arm demo stage can help bring that clarity earlier, especially around training, functionality, and what to expect over time.
The more you bring to your prosthetic arm demo, the more informed your decision will be.
If you have worn a prosthesis before, even if it was years ago, bring it to your prosthetic arm demo. If you still have your previous socket, bring that too. It gives your clinician direct insight into your past experience, far more than a description ever could.
If you do not have it any more, come ready to explain:
Todd G. had previous experience with a prosthesis that shaped his expectations when returning to the process years later. Sharing that history in detail, or bringing the device itself, can help guide a more tailored approach from the beginning, especially around fit and comfort.
Depending on how your prosthetic arm demo goes, your clinician may want to get your bionic journey started straight away with a demo check socket. This means they may take a cast of your limb to start assessing fit and comfort during movement, checking for pressure points and gauging comfort levels while you perform different activities.
Wear loose clothing, or clothing that does not obstruct access to your limb difference, so your clinician can get to work without any obstacles.
A prosthetic arm demo is your chance to test more than just the technology. It is your opportunity to see whether a bionic arm fits your life, your goals, and your routine. The more you bring – your objects, your questions, and your past experience – the more informed your decision will be.
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