How Bionic Limbs Improve the Lives of Amputees

Bionics is a modern method of replacing a biological limb or body part with a robotic prosthetic limb or part that is controlled by the wearer’s brain. Early model of prosthesis may have basic mechanical movement that is used as a simple replacement. Today’s bionic arm, leg, eye, cochlear implant and artificial heart are connected directly to our nervous system. Here’s how bionic limbs improve the lives of amputees, especially quadriplegics. See also CRISPR: New Genetic Engineering Tool Explained and Pharmaceutical Drug Patent Expiration List.

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Boris Benko
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exoskeleton, bioengineering

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