An Austrian amputee is the first in Europe to be fitted with a new-generation mind-controlled prosthetic limb that moves and feels like a real arm, receiving commands from the brain and sending input back.
Via Reuters (Thanks @nettmac)
Mind-controlled prosthetic arm
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I’m happy for him, but…. how did he get a driver’s license without arms?
What if he *thinks* about punching his boss while standing next to him?
@someblock, there are numerous people who drive with their feet.
this is an amazing story. and some day we will be able to grow actual arms.
oops, that should be somebloke! i shouldnt try typing til i wake up!
renews your faith in humanity to see stories like that.
AWESOME!
LOL! at “Meh”