FutureMed: More on Bionics
June 27th, 2005
Kelly Kennedy of the Chicago Tribune has a great article on another instance of present-day bionics.
Jesse Sullivan had both of his arms incinerated to the shoulders by electrocution. Prior to amputation, doctors were able to salvage much of his nerve tissue, which they re-routed to his chest for safekeeping.
A microprocessor embedded in his prosthetic left arm interfaces with those nerves to give feedback on touch, pressure and temperature. Sullivan can now gingerly pick up eggs, drinking glasses, et cetera by consciously regulating his grip. He soon expects to be tying his shoes by himself, which is an amazing feat for a double-amputee.
Read more at Slashdot, also.
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