Prosthetic Limbs: Moving & Feeling Like Real - NOVA TV

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The NOVA TV program highlights a groundbreaking amputation technique that enables prosthetic limbs to mimic the movement and sensation of real limbs. The documentary features advanced electronics that interface directly with nerves, showcasing significant technological advancements in prosthetics. The first half of the program focuses on the emotional aspects surrounding the research, while the technical details emerge around the 40-minute mark. Viewers express a desire for more in-depth technical information. Overall, the documentary is recognized as a significant achievement in the evolving field of prosthetics.
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The NOVA TV program description was: A new amputation technique allows prosthetic limbs to move and feel like the real thing. What amazed me was the electronics that interfaced with the nerves.
 
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Direct link is:
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/augmented/

Rather interesting documentary. About 1.4 hours long.

The first 30 minutes or so are leading up to the event that triggered the research; it tends to play on the emotions rather heavily though.

The technical aspects start around the 40 minute mark. As a technologist, I would have appreciated a bit more detail.

Overall, quite a technological accomplishment... and the field is just getting started.

Thanks @dlgoff !

Cheers,
Tom
 
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Thanks @dlgoff !
My pleasure Tom. And thanks for the direct link.
 

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