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BBC shows us what it's like to live with a bionic hand
We've posted a fair share on bionic limbs and their advancements over the years, but rarely have we had the chance to see a video of one in real world use, on a real person. The BBC has shared a video of a man named Patrick using his bionic arm, which -- long story short -- was partially the result of being electrocuted at work. This is his second one to date and specifically, it's a prototype Otto Bock mind-controlled prosthetic arm equipped with six nerve sensors that let him use the hand as if it were his own -- it supports pinching and gripping with the fingers as well as lateral and circular movement of the wrist. Although the footage is a mundane roll of various day to day tasks -- gripping a bottle to pour a glass of water for instance -- it's quite amazing to realize technology is helping him do things he'd otherwise be deprived of. We'd suggest checking it out at the BBC by clicking the source link below.
Can't hear anything? Try turning that iPhone around
Here's a little gem from the NBC series Bionic Woman. Yes, we're aware that the iPhone looks pretty much the same from both ends, but don't you think the average CIA agent would try flipping it around when he realized he couldn't hear anything?
HDTV Listings for September 26, 2007
What we're watching: A fall premiere week with no Lost on Wednesday night? We've been coaxed back off of the ledge by a full plate of new shows premiering this evening, including Private Practice and Dirty Sexy Money on ABC, along with Bionic Woman and Life on NBC. Our traditional high-def listings continue below.
