This article describes the research phase aimed at the creation the sensorized smart prosthesis system to transradial amputees. The main focus of the article is on obtaining vibration frequency and amplitude that are individuality to user and which arise with the application of Force Sensing Resistors (FSRs). These sensors act as the artificial tactile mechanoreceptors. The micro vibrating motors incorporated in vibro-bracelet placed on the upper arm is used to transmit the sensation of grip force to an amputee. The signal transmission is provided by Bluetooth technology. Arduino was used as the tool for research work.

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The article is devoted to further researches and developments of the smart prosthesis for transradial amputees. Describes the solutions of thematically related tasks to increase the effectiveness of the amputee’s interaction with the external subject-spatial and social environment. One of the tasks is to study the behavior of experimental resistive pressure sensors protective materials in order to optimize sensor contact. Another task is to the provision with the help of conductive materials of the effect of “digital touch” with the aim of creating the amputee through the agency of the screen-compatible prosthesis conditions for active social communication.