Dean Kamen's Luke Arm Demo
Going Like Sixty — September 13, 2008 — Tech
References: kara.allthingsd & gizmodo
Dean Kamen thinks differently that you and I. This just-released video demo of his Luke Arm prosthetic limb illustrates how his mind works.
Dean Kamen's vision came from the War in Iraq--hardly any soldiers are dying, but huge numbers come home missing limbs. Kamen was moved to invent, design and manufacture a truly amazing prosthetic arm. It's fascinating, and Kamen makes for compelling watching.
Dean Kamen bought a "real" Terminator just to get the juices flowing. In the video, you'll watch a man eat who had not been able to feed himself in 13 years with the help of Kamen's creation.
Dean Kamen's vision came from the War in Iraq--hardly any soldiers are dying, but huge numbers come home missing limbs. Kamen was moved to invent, design and manufacture a truly amazing prosthetic arm. It's fascinating, and Kamen makes for compelling watching.
Dean Kamen bought a "real" Terminator just to get the juices flowing. In the video, you'll watch a man eat who had not been able to feed himself in 13 years with the help of Kamen's creation.
Trend Themes
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Advanced Prosthetics — There is a growing trend in the development of technologically advanced prosthetics that aim to restore lost functionalities of the human body.
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Personalized Healthcare Technology — The creation of personalized prosthetic arms tailored to the specific needs of wounded soldiers is opening the door for other personalized healthcare technology solutions.
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Brain-computer Interfaces — Advancements in brain-computer interfaces are revolutionizing the way prosthetics can be operated, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare technology providers.
Industry Implications
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Healthcare Technology — Healthcare technology providers have an opportunity to leverage advancements in prosthetic technology to develop new, innovative solutions that can improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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Military and Defense — There is a need for the military and defense sector to invest in the development of advanced prosthetics to support wounded soldiers, opening up opportunities for partnerships with healthcare technology providers.
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Consumer Electronics — Consumer electronics companies can leverage advancements in brain-computer interfaces to develop new, innovative products that can be controlled by brain signals, potentially revolutionizing the way we interact with technology.
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