This technology promises to be a real breakthrough in the field of prosthetics.
Meet the photo shows Eric John. the first patient, who was identified by a unique prosthetic arm that is controlled directly by nerve impulses, without the use of buttons, remotes, etc.. in fact it’s a mechanical arm that performs tasks on a par with this.
At the age of 21, he was paralyzed from the neck level and below in consequence of gunshot wounds. The next 10 years Eric spent not being able move.
The achievements of recent technological developments in the field of prosthetics give hope to patients with this type of damage to the spinal cord.
Nerve impulses arising in dvigatelnoy centers of the brain, are recognized by special sensors compilerservices the prosthesis and priobretayutsya directly to the corresponding movement of the prosthesis.
This is truly a futuristic technology gives hope to millions of patients suffering injuries and other diseases, leading to paralysis and disability.
Earlier wide popularity was gained to have the most advanced bionic hand prosthesis — Nigel Ekland. His bionic arm in terms of functionality fully consistent with the human left hand and even maybe a little more (for example, rotate the brush 180 degrees).
The fundamental difference between robotic prosthetic Eric from the bionic arm of Nigel is that bionic arm converts nerve impulses from the muscles, in which are implanted the appropriate sensors, and prosthetic — processes the signals generated by motor centers of the brain.
