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Cybernetic prosthetics

Over the past month, I've been able to figure out that cybernetic prosthesis is possible. I've deduced a way that this could be done, but I need a biologist's and or an engineer's opinion on this before I get any funding, just to make sure that I'm not going into the realm of science fiction. I have no want to actually profit off of this idea, I just want people to be able to live their lives again, or live in a new way.
I've come up with only one possible idea that is feasible, that is, at least, for the connections to the nervous system. I'm still having trouble trying to figure out what to use as the medium to use as the, not sure if these are the right words, transistor to different parts of the limb/body.
Sorry for the bad English, trying to wake up while writing this type of idea can be bad, so, again, sorry.

Topics: Bioelectricity cybernetics neurology prosthetics
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    James Zhang 30+

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    Sep 19 2012: So in this one anime called Fullmetal Alchemist, there's a concept that they have called Automail, which is basically mechanical limbs.

    It's most definitely possible imo, and it is also a cool concept.

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      Sep 20 2012: XD I've actually watched both the original anime and the brotherhood series, so I think that's where I got my idea primarily, but it was most likely triggered by Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which then led me to think about cybernetic eyes, for both those with majorly horrible vision, and those who are blind. Thanks for pointing out the FMA concept for me though.
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        James Zhang 30+

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        Sep 20 2012: Dude, automail would be the coolest thing. Are you missing some limbs? No problem, you can get better more badass limbs that can shoot lasers, become swiss army knives, etc.
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