Technology for thought-controlled limbs that allow amputees to touch and feel again is bringing a robotic hand from 'Star Wars' within reach of becoming a reality.
Technology for thought-controlled limbs that allow amputees to touch and feel again is bringing a robotic hand fromA U.S. research team developing the cutting-edge prosthetic is bringing Luke Skywalker's robotic hand, seen at the conclusion of the filmThe collaborative effort to mimic human arms with synthetic replacements has some major advancements to come, according to Gregory Clark, an associate professor in biomedical engineering at the University of Utah.
The brain adjusts and learns to effectively manipulate the new arm over a short period. But that is not the end result the team is looking for, Clark said.
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