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Artificial hand for the win!

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  • Artificial hand for the win!

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26036429

    Not precisely "natural science," but hopefully of interest. Thoughts?

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    Originally posted by Outis View Post
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26036429

    Not precisely "natural science," but hopefully of interest. Thoughts?
    That's pretty neat. A friend of mine spent some time with a biotech company researching biomechanical devices such as prosthetic arms and hands. One of the biggest problems was getting the proper feedback for light pressure sensing. It was way too easy for a mechanical hand to crush a delicate object because grip pressure wasn't sensed properly. Looks like this group has made some pretty good progress on the issue.

    I remember when the old TV show The Six Million Dollar Man came out. Now six million wouldn't even buy you a pinkie finger.

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