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Bionic Reconstruction Lets Patients Use a Robotic Prosthetic Hand Controlled by the Mind

Bionic Reconstruction Lets Patients Use a Robotic Prosthetic Hand Controlled by the Mind

Three Austrian men have become the first in the world to undergo a new technique called “bionic reconstruction”, enabling them to use a robotic prosthetic hand controlled by their mind, according to new research. All three men suffered for many years with brachial plexus injuries and poor hand function as a result of motor vehicle and climbing accidents.

Source: ScienceDaily
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