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December 28, 2016 ·
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The bionic arm offers unrivalled strength and dexterity compared to other prosthetics. Image Credit: DARPA
Its name stands for 'Life Under Kinetic Evolution' and is also a reference to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars who is fitted with a new hand after he loses his own in a lightsaber battle with Darth Vader.
DARPA has been working on the technology behind the prosthetic limb for eight years and it is hoped that it will offer a significant quality of life upgrade for amputees.
"The commercial production and availability of these remarkable arms for patients marks a major milestone in the RP program and, most importantly, an opportunity for our wounded warriors to enjoy a major enhancement in their quality of life," said DARPA's Justin Sanchez.
"Ultimately we envision these limbs providing even greater dexterity and highly refined sensory experiences by connecting them directly to users' peripheral and central nervous systems."
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DARPA delivers state-of-the-art bionic arm
By T.K. RandallDecember 28, 2016 ·
3 commentsThe bionic arm offers unrivalled strength and dexterity compared to other prosthetics. Image Credit: DARPA
Military amputees are to be among the first to benefit from DARPA's revolutionary new prosthetic arm.
Known as LUKE, the new arm is fitted with an array of advanced motors and electronics and has six user-selectable grips, making it possible for the wearer to carry out day-to-day tasks with ease.Its name stands for 'Life Under Kinetic Evolution' and is also a reference to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars who is fitted with a new hand after he loses his own in a lightsaber battle with Darth Vader.
"The commercial production and availability of these remarkable arms for patients marks a major milestone in the RP program and, most importantly, an opportunity for our wounded warriors to enjoy a major enhancement in their quality of life," said DARPA's Justin Sanchez.
"Ultimately we envision these limbs providing even greater dexterity and highly refined sensory experiences by connecting them directly to users' peripheral and central nervous systems."
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