Biomedical researchers and engineers have for years wanted to create the sort of prosthetic arm that Luke Skywalker used in the "Star Wars" film "The Empire Strikes Back." The prosthetic arm in the ...
(CNN)-- About 17 years ago, Keven Walgamott lost his left hand and part of his forearm in an electrical accident. Now, Walgamott can use his thoughts to tell the fingers of his bionic hand to pick up ...
In 2014American Food and Drug AdministrationThe electric prosthetic hand which had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "LUKE armIt was announced that sales will start in the second ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A medical advancement inspired by a "Star Wars" Jedi character is improving the lives of amputees thanks to its innovative range of movements. Junius Moore lost part of his arm ...
The original LUKE arm was named after Luke Skywalker’s robotic hand in “The Empire Strike’s Back” and designed to perform various movements. Now, it can not only help users to perform various ...
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About 17 years ago, Keven Walgamott lost his left hand and part of his forearm in an electrical accident. Now, Walgamott can use his thoughts to tell the fingers of his bionic hand to pick up eggs and ...