A revolutionary
technology that will change the lives of thousands of mutilated people around
the world is being developed by the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne in
Switzerland: a bionic hand with real tactile feel!
 |
| Bionic Hand |
This additive,
bionic arm, will placed for the first time in a 20-year old Italian from Rome
who lost the lower part of his hand in an accident.
How is this
possible: Electrodes of the prosthetic hand will connect directly to his
nervous system (instrument and ulnar nerve) enabling him not only to control
the movement, but also to regain his senses through bionic’s hand sensors bearing skin.
According
to Dr. Sylvestro Micera, the aim of pioneering technology is "to give hope and a better quality of life for
people who have undergone amputation".
The new bionic
hand accepts a variety of stimuli originating from the skin, fingers and palm
to reach the wrist by receiving signals from the brain and the bidirectional
flow of information between brain and hand. In addition, the connection with
the central nervous system is designed to allow patient to execute movements in
precision.
Scientists
estimate that the bionic arm can be ready for wide use within two years. At the time being, however, there is a concern
on patient’s body accepting the bionic arm, as well as a possible wiring taking
place internally rather than subcutaneously.
Translated & Edited by Christiana Vellianiti
Source:
econews.gr
No comments:
Post a Comment