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Archive for May 15th 2012

Military Develops New Prosthetic Devices Controlled by Brain Signals

The Modular Prosthetic LimbWith 240 deployed servicemembers losing an arm or leg in 2011 alone, the need for better prosthetics is an increasing challenge for the U.S. military. Now, testing involves new devices controlled by brain signals, making them more like natural limbs than ever.

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