Whoot! I have just undertaken the first “test flight” with the very first Bionic Basic* prototype.
Admittedly I was a tad nervous as I approached the body scanner, as compared to the EZP, it’s quite a… generous package, but there was not a blip on the body scanner, only the usual side cargo pocket that always blips when I wear this pair of pants. Funnily enough, the only time I’ve ever had my crotch blip in the body scanner, was when I was wearing nothing in my underwear at all (although that was a one off and usually wearing nothing results in…nothing.)
In any case, that’s more or less what I assumed seeing the Bionic Basic* is made of silicone, plastic and liquid, but I still needed to find out for sure.**
The same will not be able to be said of the Bionic Deluxe* as this will have all sorts of metal, electronic and battery components that I would be AMAZED if they did not set off the body scanner.
And that’s exactly the kind of pros and cons that will need to be weighed as we move further down the track with prototyping… As the Bionic Basic relies purely on fluid movement and valves, it’s easier to keep this relatively compact and metal free. With the Bionic Deluxe, there’s a LOT of technology going into it which means our biggest battle continues to be size and power constraints.
But I’ll save that for another update in the near future. For now, it’s exiting to be at the stage of having a first prototype, though the actual ready for market, is still a ways away. Still, progress! Yay!!
*For a low down of the differences between the Basic and the Deluxe, check out this article.
**Keep in mind, I just had the prototype popped into my underwear without the Cochlear Vistafix attachment system. The word from Cochlear is that the Vistafix system WILL set off SOME body scanners, but if you have the Vistafix system, you would carry a card that says you have a medical implant. However, this could still end up being a touch embarrassing when it’s your crotch screaming as a metal detector is waved over it. Then again, a lot of metal zippers will set off a metal scanners also, so it’s actually not that unusual. In any case, that’s certainly another thing to consider when it comes to whether or not getting permanent metal implants is a good idea. I also want to stress that research on the viability of the Cochlear Vista Fix system in this context is presently very limited. It’s possible in theory and has been done, but I do also want to temper people’s hopes on this, as it may or may not end up being a viable option in reality.
How much larger will both bionics become when erect?
We are aiming for “average” in both flaccid and erect states.
The Bionic Basic sounds amazing, I know it is going to make a worlds difference for so many many out there, but I truly cannot wait to hear more about the deluxe and to see some prototypes. I am way more than happy about this project. Once I have a job again and have gotten my life going well again financially, I will DEFINITELY be donating money for this.
While I have a lot of questions, one of my biggest ones is the following:
When doing the magnetic attachment for this, do you know how exactly that small/minor surgery would go? Is it a surgery or more of a piercing? And has anyone been able to give you estimates on cost for it to be done both with potential health insurance coverage and out of pocket?
Thank you so much yours and your teams hard work!!!!
It’s a surgery not a piercing as the magnets are anchored into the bone. Keep in mind that at this point, the attachment system is still largely theoretical but what I can say, is that it has been done https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24931337. The surgeries generally cost around the $5000 mark. I can’t speak to insurance as that’s so vastly different from country to country.
I think it would be great to have a larger size option as well for those who prefer a bigger package for pleasure. and I think what is also important is heat. to feel as natural and real as the actual organ. I’ll definitely be donating as much as i can through this journey. very excited.
The nice thing about silicone is that it naturally retains body heat, so temperature feels totally naturally assuming the device has been worn for 30 minutes of more.
Hi !
I am very interested in Bionic Base since I discovered this project!
Is it still planned for the end of the year? And do you know when we could have some pictures?
Thank you for everything you do!
(And sorry for my approximate english ahah)
It will hopefully be sometime in 2020 and yes, I will be putting up a video of the initial prototype soon.
With the basic bionic we can also get the magnet surgery right? I can’t wait!
That’s the idea. I can’t speak too much to this component at this stage, other than to say, it has been done. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24931337
What are the estimated release date and price range for both at the moment? I honestly can’t wait for this any longer. I would rather have the deluxe but if the wait is too long the basic sounds pretty good too.
Both are still a ways away. It’s difficult to give accurate time estimates as things always seem to take longer than anticipated. In any case, the basic will definitely be significantly before the deluxe.
Hi,
Do you have a release date for the bionic prototype video. I’m very excited to see what it looks like and how it works.
Are you going to have people testing the prototypes before the release?
Yes, we have a number of prototype testers on board.
I am very excited about this product, I have a couple of questions, but the most important is (sorry if I’m wrong in any word, I am using the google translator) you say that it will adhere to the body through magnets whose opposites will be on the body … Should we go to a doctor or a piercing artist to implant these magnets or how would the process be? I have seen that technique (that of joining things by means of magnets or small “screws” implanted in the body, as with the face prostheses) that I don’t know how anyone had thought of this before with the penis prostheses! the second question was; Couldn’t this option be added to join the prosthesis to the body using magnets to “the rod”? even adding some money? It would be great for kids who can’t afford $ 1000 for such an advanced prosthesis. Please answer me, and I wish to see this prosthesis for sale soon!
Yes, the magnet system is essentially this https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/professionals/products/vistafix/products. At present I can’t speak too much about the viability of this solution other than to say it has been done https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24931337. Keep in mind though, that this kind of surgery costs at least $5000.
Hello! You say that the surgery is at-least 5k does that include the bionic or is that a separate price all together? Thank you
That’s the price of the surgery. It’s difficult to say at this point what the price of the Bionic will be. Currently I’m saying it’s likely to be around the $1000 mark.
For those that don’t want the magnetic surgery until later, is there another way to wear this prosthetic? Can it be glued on like reel magik
yes there will be a variety of options for how to wear it including just wearing it in your underwear and adhesives.
I’m super ready for the bionic deluxe the basics is nice so far but I’m down for the surgery to get in put in place right.