Prosthesis that can feel

Swedish-Italian scientists created a prosthetic arm capable of sensitivity. Neuro-controlled prostheses have been available for a relatively long time, but getting a return signal is a breakthrough. The question is not even so much in the “pleasantness” of such a prosthesis, as in the usefulness. Without these signals, you need to get used to taking objects for a long time without crushing or missing. You can take the item without looking at it.




BBC News:
3 years ago, a 22 year old boy Robin lost a hand due to cancer. He now has a hook-like prosthesis in the form of a hook. And here is a completely new artificial hand developed by Swedish and Italian scientists. In his hand, 4 motors and 40 sensors connected to the brain. The patient is delighted. After a long time, feelings returned to him. When I take something, I can feel it. It's fantastic! The brain receives signals from the hand, the hand from the brain. To this success, scientists walked 10 years. At first, it was possible to simply remove muscle impulses and send them to the prosthesis, now we have received the opposite signal, says Christian Cipriani. Now the team is developing an implantable version for permanent use. This is called the “smart hand” and this is the first attempt to completely replace part of the human body.