Name: A prosthetic arm that "feels"
Uploaded: 2011-10-20T15:09:49Z
Duration: 18 min 34 s
Description: 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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Todd Kuiken: A prosthetic arm that "feels"

A prosthetic arm that "feels"

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.

Advances in bionics have made it possible for prosthetic arms to respond to natural muscle signals, allowing intuitive movement and even the sense of touch. In one striking example, a patient was able to feel his missing hand through his chest after targeted muscle reinnervation surgery. These innovations mean people with amputations can control their robotic limbs just by thinking, regaining both function and emotional connection. The technology continues to evolve, aiming for lighter designs and richer sensory feedback.