Thursday, November 8, 2012

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"Terminator" Arm: The World's Most Advanced Prosthetic
Nov 8th 2012, 06:59

This is mind-blowing. The lastest advances in medical technology to assist amputees in getting their lives back are bringing science fiction to reality.

Source: youtube.com  /  via: geekologie.com

The carbon fiber mechanical hand is know as the Bebionic3, and is currently undergoing human tests. One lucky recipient was Nigel Ackland. Six years after losing his arm in an accident, Nigel can control his bionic limb with muscle movement from his upper arm.

The Bebionic3 gives him the fine motor control to use a mouse, peel vegetables, and other daily tasks most of us take for granted.

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