http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/ Engadget Comments for EU scientists develop LifeHand thought-controlled prosthesis http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
but seriously, that's cool!]]>Dec 3rd 2009 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
It is pretty cool. ]]>Dec 3rd 2009 8:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 8:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
The Connor's can't stop our overall technology progression.
John, already knows this and hence (in the series) became an ally of a T-1001.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 8:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
Only for "accidents" involving a light-saber.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 9:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/So I should go talk to my father?]]>Dec 3rd 2009 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
No, glamajamma, I am your father.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 9:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
In Europe, well my country and most other european countries, you can fry your arm, eat it with chicken nuggets, become a drug addict and a right wing christian/muslim with neonazitendensies, be unemployed, and a violent molesting criminal...
...and still get the same medical treatment as any filthy rich egocentric HUMAN BEING.

"Have a nice daaay" - George Carlin...

]]>Dec 3rd 2009 10:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
@ rhesusplus

You are incorrect.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/And is there a very very big problem that stops you from getting a job like that? :)
These projects need all kinds of people will different backgrounds and set of skills... :)]]>Dec 3rd 2009 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
Anal probes are the next big thing in cybernetics.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 10:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 12:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/A. Americans can't just move to Europe, they have to apply for visas and permits
B. European companies won't hire people that don't speak the local language - English alone is never good enough
C. I doubt he speaks Italian.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/I DO work on a project like this and there are at least two places in north america that have programs like this. If your local interested contact ISPO .]]>Dec 3rd 2009 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
Funny thought. The problem is sensation. It's hard to use a hand if you don't feel what you touch. Just think how hard it is to do some things with gloves on. Then think with no touchresponse at all..]]>Dec 3rd 2009 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/03/robots.html

Read the caption for the first picture. The robot was retrofitted with sensitive flesh light fingertips. I am sure there is a way to get that feeling somewhat back to the brain.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
So, I wouldn't be able to play guitar anymore?]]>Dec 3rd 2009 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
It was an illuminating episode of ATC and generally all of the guests commented that the stories on these hand-analogues are unrealistic and that more attention should be given to the devices that the disabled prefer, rather than the devices that the enabled *think* that the disabled would prefer.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
I think (and granted I have hands) that it is still important for researchers to focus on these types of advancements for the very reason that they will not become truly viable otherwise.

I totally get that motorized hooks are better for now but hook science probably doesn't have many directions to advance in and these hands, if cheaper and more functional, would be far superior. Wouldn't they?]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
Lemme see if I can find a podcast of the segment... probably about ~12 - ~15 minutes long.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/
the still pictures don't really tell much about how well it works]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/ditto]]>Dec 3rd 2009 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/I guess this is one of the moments where a picture paints a thousand words.]]>Dec 4th 2009 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/not only did the guy loose his hand, but now the GENIUSES @ EU gave him TWO RIGHT HANDS!!

but as far as the things is concerned, awesome!]]>Dec 3rd 2009 1:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/you'll have no arms, but hands attached to your shoulders, not very practical.]]>Dec 3rd 2009 9:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 3rd 2009 9:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/eu-scientists-develop-lifehand-thought-controlled-prosthesis/Dec 4th 2009 11:58AM