Luke Skywalker-Inspired Prosthetic Arm Lets Amputee Feel Objects Again

CNN tells the story of a new medical breakthrough for Keven Walgamott, who 17 years ago lost one 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 grapes. The prosthetic arm he tested also allowed Walgamott to feel the objects he…

Bionic eye helps people who are blind read letters again

A pair of smart glasses and an implant behind the retina have given vision back to people with macular degeneration, letting them read letters again Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2210632-bionic-eye-helps-people-who-are-blind-read-letters-again/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…