Friday, November 9, 2012

Robofist


Behold the beBionic v3m, the most advanced prosthetic appendage, like, ever.

Electrical impulses in the nerves are read and translated into one of 14 different grips (not including kung-fu), and range from "power grips" for carrying items or handshakes, to "finesse grips" for delicate motions like holding a credit card or fork. The BB3 is carbon fiber and weighs less than 1.5 lbs - but can heft almost 100 lbs.  It will cost you close to $35,000 to get one, but if you're already missing a limb, that's money you weren't spending on manicures and gloves.

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