A prosthetic arm that "feels"
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Todd Kuiken |
TEDGlobal 2011
• July 2011
Physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.
Physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.
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A doctor and engineer, Todd Kuiken builds new prosthetics that connect with the human nervous system. Yes: bionics.
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