For those curious on its control: Prosthetics can be controlled in a lot of ways, this one appears to be myoeletric, meaning it is controlled through electrodes that detect electrical signals her remaining muscles in the remainder of her arm/shoulder send off when they contract/retract etc. Beyond that I'm not sure on the full details on how they work, but that's the basic explanation. PS: I could still be wrong about the type of prosthetic this is, so feel free to correct me.
From the website of the alternative limb project: "There are four degrees-of-freedom within the arm, controlled by Kelly’s big toes. With four force sensors embedded in her shoes, Kelly can flex the four individual sections, or can combine two at a time, to create dynamic curves that react in real-time, allowing Kelly precise control." While I would have loved if it would be controlled that way, I am sorry to have to break it to you :D Source link: www.thealternativelimbproject.com/project/vine/
@@Rexuno100 I thought that was just a shot of those amazing shoes xD I know some of them are controlled by pressure "switches" also, but I couldn't see any wire leading from anywere so I assumed it was one of the myoelectric ones. The only reason I know is that someone i used to know had a prostethic arm, and hers was myoelectric. It's amazing how they work.
Tell you one thing: if we ever get a proper neural interface for our prosthetics and they get to the point where they're as good or better than the real thing we may see plenty of people make that choice.
They can be controlled in a lot of ways, this one seems to be myoeletric, meaning it is controlled through electrodes picking up on the small electrical signals her remaining muscles in the remainder of her arm/shoulder send off when they contract etc. Beyond that I'm not sure into the full details on how they work, but thats the basics. The human body is fascinating, as is the science behind these prosthetics that help so many people.
From the website of the alternative limb project: "There are four degrees-of-freedom within the arm, controlled by Kelly’s big toes. With four force sensors embedded in her shoes, Kelly can flex the four individual sections, or can combine two at a time, to create dynamic curves that react in real-time, allowing Kelly precise control." Source: www.thealternativelimbproject.com/project/vine/
Doctor: u lost ur arm in a crazy accident but we can rebuild. Me: i want a tail. Doctor: what do u mean Me: i want a way to carry all my grocies in one trip. Doctor: ur logic is undeniable. Smart man. U must be married with kids. Me: yep. The tail needs to be long like a jags and strong like a kangroos. Please. Doctor: i like this guy lets get him one.
the future is now trans humanism is already here in another 50 years death might be crippled and we might all see technology and it's wonders become just like magic
