Inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control

arjonagelhout 2021-08-17 19:26:04 +0000 UTC [ - ]

For anyone who is interested in the topic of prosthetic devices, 99% Invisible has an interesting interview [1], showing a different side to these devices. The human side, in contrast to just the technological advancements.

[1] https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-lows-of-high-tech...

pugworthy 2021-08-17 19:50:47 +0000 UTC [ - ]

Just came to post the same link. It's a pretty interesting listen not just of the history of prosthesis but also the not always upside of high tech.

azinman2 2021-08-17 19:09:29 +0000 UTC [ - ]

I’m waiting for breakthrus in this space to create massage robots.

DonHopkins 2021-08-18 14:16:40 +0000 UTC [ - ]

What Kiko chooses to do with the technology is not important. What's important here is that in spite of what it may seem like on the surface, building a device that is capable of ... this is a remarkable scientific achievement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KaWPYOLuT8

skocznymroczny 2021-08-17 19:28:57 +0000 UTC [ - ]

Just like a real hand...

eplanit 2021-08-17 20:28:24 +0000 UTC [ - ]

I was going to say, 's/amputees/lonely guys/g'

azinman2 2021-08-17 21:02:48 +0000 UTC [ - ]

Clearly that would be a big market, but I'm serious about massage. Massage from someone who is qualified is expensive, therapeutic, and out of the reach of most people, especially at the amount that one needs it. Having a proper massage robot that was actually good would be a life changing invention. It's also really hard to do -- you need to combine force feedback with dexterity, knowledge of anatomy, natural language communication & feedback (like ouch, awww, and I slouch to the right when I walk), and probably many more things to approximately anywhere close to a human.

I'd love to have a robot work on my hands at night after working to heap ease my RSI. It would be a game changer.