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December 8th, 2009, 14:40
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/500x_prodigits.jpg Over 30 people are currently outfitted with ProDigits, bionic fingers that can actually grab and pick up objects in a way that previous prostheses couldn't. You've got to see these in action.
ProDigits can be controlled two ways: by myoelectric sensors that register muscle signals from the palm or the remnant finger, or by a pressure sensitive switch from a force resistive sensor. The degree of functionality they give back to people is truly incredible, as you can see in the video below (patient demonstrations start at 1:18).
We at Gizmodo have been known to have a soft spot for all things cybernetic (http://gizmodo.com/tag/pst/thiscyborglife/), but it's especially cool and gratifying to see technology used to help people get their normal lives back. [Touch Bionics (http://www.touchbionics.com/ProDigits-press/press-release) via Slashgear (http://www.slashgear.com/touch-bionics-unveils-worlds-first-bionic-finger-0865428/)]
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We at Gizmodo have been known to have a soft spot for all things cybernetic (http://gizmodo.com/tag/pst/thiscyborglife/), but it's especially cool and gratifying to see technology used to help people get their normal lives back. [Touch Bionics (http://www.touchbionics.com/ProDigits-press/press-release) via Slashgear (http://www.slashgear.com/touch-bionics-unveils-worlds-first-bionic-finger-0865428/)]
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