New Robotic Prosthetic Hand can Feel

October 26, 2009 by Geeks are Sexy | 0 comments

A group of researchers from Italy and Sweden has developed the world’s first artificial hand that allows its user to “feel” things when used. It has been attached to the arm of a 22-year-old man who lost his hand due to cancer. Researchers say it works by connecting human nerve endings with tiny electronic sensors.

[Via Engadget]

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