Peter_Puget Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 link PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 that is pretty damn rad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 It's the six million dollar man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa_Eagle Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 For now, the medical procedure performed on Sullivan is limited to amputated arms. The hope is that one day it can be applied to other limbs as well. oh really! Bobbit-style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetablebelay Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Makes me want to cut off my arm! Oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 The device doesn't really take direction directly from the brain. They rerouted existing nerves that controlled the arm to the chest where they caused muscles there to contract and be detected by a sensor. Apparently the arm is motorized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead_Mojo Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 yeah, well its still pretty damn cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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