Bionic Arm

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Mido, Sep 19, 2006.

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    Reality finally catches up with a 1970s sitcom: For 1st Woman With Bionic Arm, a New Life Is Within Reach.

    Now, Mitchell can peel a banana in a less simian posture. All she has to do is place her prosthetic left arm next to the banana and think about grabbing it. The mechanical hand closes around the fruit and she's ready to peel.

    Mitchell, who lives in Ellicott City, is the fourth person -- and first woman -- to receive a "bionic" arm, which allows her to control parts of the device by her thoughts alone.



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    Mido, Sep 19, 2006 IP
  2. Subzero

    Subzero Well-Known Member

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    Really amazing :)
     
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  3. MySpace

    MySpace Peon

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    Oh wow! I don't know what to say!
     
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  4. Shakas

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    wow tecnology is really impressive. I read that the arm has sensors in the torso when a person thinks "close hand" it sends impulses to the muscles and nervs, the sensors get those impulses and transmit to the "eletric arm". incredible!

    One think though, it must be hard to adapt having a machine replacing an arm
     
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  5. The Webmaster

    The Webmaster IdeasOfOne

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    I have read about it in the news paper...
    Its an amazing achievement, a real life cyborg lol.
    But guys....Machines are taking over :eek:
     
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  6. grazie_web

    grazie_web Banned

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    Yeah, this woman is really amzing!. She's been already known on the news right now.:)
     
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    It's a fantastic achievement, both for the scientists and the lady herself. It must give hope to a lot of people. Good luck to them all.
     
    cloudybutnice, Sep 20, 2006 IP
  8. Mido

    Mido Well-Known Member

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    yeah it is amazing but i feel its huge to carry
     
    Mido, Sep 20, 2006 IP