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A Prosthetic Arm That "Feels"

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the groundbreaking advancements in prosthetic technology with physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken in this TED-Ed talk. Discover the evolution of prosthetic limbs, from body-powered to motorized and robotic versions. Learn about neural interfaces and targeted reinnervation techniques that allow prosthetic arms to connect with the human nervous system, improving motion, control, and even sensation. Witness patient Amanda Kitts demonstrate this next-generation robotic arm on stage, showcasing its enhanced capabilities. Delve into the development of various prosthetic arms, including the Decca, Claudia, and Jesse models, and gain insights into the future goals of this revolutionary field.

Syllabus

Introduction
Motivation
Bodypowered prosthesis
Motorized prosthesis
Robotic limbs
Neural interface
Nerve signals
Targeted reinnervation
Jesse Sullivan
Greg Damayan
First test
Amanda Kitts
Algorithm control
Decca arm
Claudia arm
Jesse arm
Future goals


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TED-Ed

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