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Added on the 17/02/2014 15:51:10 - Copyright : Euronews EN
A Swedish amputee who became the first person to ever receive a brain controlled prosthetic arm is able to manipulate and handle delicate objects with an unprecedented level of dexterity. The device is connected directly to his bone, nerves and muscles, giving him the ability to control it with his thoughts. Matthew Stock reports.
A new robotic arm will soon arrive at the Russian part of the International Space Station to help astronauts with maintenance and the transportation of things.
The arm has several component materials including recycled wood.
Robot assistants are being developed and tested in field studies to help elderly people in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, thanks to the Technical University of Munich who have opened a research centre for geriatronics.
Researchers have successfully taught volunteers to use a mind-controlled robotic arm to carry out two separate tasks simultaneously.
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