Up to this point, design in prosthetic arms has been limited to incremental changes.
The LUKE bionic arm first entered the development stage in 2006.
What differentiates the LUKE arm from other prosthetic limbs out there is its mind-control and intuitive capabilities.
The electrodes placed on the residual limb picks up electrical signals from the users muscles.
For instance, the LUKE changes its position and grip when the user tenses or flexes their arm.
Force sensors on the prosthetic arms fingers allow the user to have different grip patterns and strength.
However, this breakthrough technology along with innovative features will certainly come at a steep price.
source: www.techworm.net
