Man and Machine Meet as Zac Vawter Climbs the Sears Tower
Kyle Towers — November 27, 2012 — Tech
References: techland.time & technabob
History has been made as a man with a mind-controlled bionic leg has climbed the 103 floors of the Sears Tower. Zac Vawter lost his leg in a motorcycle accident and, thanks to further advancements in biotechnology, he is able to have a casual stroll up some stairs with the help of a bionic leg.
Sorry if you were mislead by the title, but Zac isn't using Psychokinesis or 'The Force' to control the bionic leg. Instead, the bionic leg is connected to Zac's nervous system and controlled by his neurons. The technology displayed here demonstrates the tip of the iceberg in the growing kinship between man and machine. It surely won't be long until one's brain can be saved on to a flash drive.
Sorry if you were mislead by the title, but Zac isn't using Psychokinesis or 'The Force' to control the bionic leg. Instead, the bionic leg is connected to Zac's nervous system and controlled by his neurons. The technology displayed here demonstrates the tip of the iceberg in the growing kinship between man and machine. It surely won't be long until one's brain can be saved on to a flash drive.
Trend Themes
1. Mind-controlled Prosthetics - Advancements in biotechnology are allowing prosthetics to be controlled by the user's nervous system, paving the way for mind-controlled prosthetics.
2. Neurotechnology - The integration of technology and neuroscience presents boundless possibilities for innovation and disruption in various industries.
3. Bionics - The development of bionic technology has the potential to transform lives, from prosthetics to enhancing human abilities beyond natural limits.
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1. Medical Devices - The medical device industry can benefit from advancements in mind-controlled prosthetics, which can lead to more functional and comfortable prosthetics for patients.
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3. Military - The application of bionic technology in the military can lead to the development of advanced prosthetics that enhance soldiers' abilities beyond their natural physical limitations.
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