Scientists have partnered with George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, to build a prosthetic hand that matches the durability of Luke Skywalkers machine arm. I’m only kidding. However, Touch Bionics has come out with a new prosthetic arm that some say will set the new industry standard. The Fluidhand is more dexterous than other models. It is attached to the patients stump and controlled through there muscle signals. The Fluidhand is powered by hydraulics, and reportedly makes it easier to grip and hold on to certain objects.
http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2008-04/dexterous-new-prosthetic-hands
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