The Deka Arm

[Iceman065]

I was surfing around on Make: Blog and saw a short video about the DEKA Arm. It is a prosthetic arm that is being developed by the US government for injured military folks. While that is the initial application of it, the possibilities of that technology could be used world wide for people with various physical disabilities. Its good to know that there are people out there that want to improve the quality of life for wounded soldiers returning from overseas.



[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rloSSqiUCM[/media]

 

[whisy]

hmmmmm, reminds me of edwards right arm from FMA for some reason.......

 

[Chris Gold]

Its amazing what technology can do now days *shakes head* I hope this benefits everyone who needs it without harming a check book of any sort!



Chris Gold

 

[Haissan]

Speaking of Edward's Automail, why not graft the connections right onto the nerve endings? It will hurt like hell at first, but once the interface is done, would it hurt as much? I don't think so, they would have to test it out to see.