A Dutch man who lost his left hand in a fireworks accident nine years ago is now able to feel different kinds of pressure on three fingers of a prosthetic, robotic hand. The work involved a new kind of implanted device that delivers feedback directly to the remaining nerves in the man’s arm. The implant was left in place for 31 days, allowing the man to feel gradations of touch pressure, depending on the amount of electrical stimulus delivered.
Image: http://www.technologyreview.com - A man with a robotic hand can now feel varying degrees of pressure thanks to an implant that connects with the nerves in his arm.
To read the original article: New Artificial Hands Restore a Sense of Touch | MIT Technology Review
