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DEKA: A Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm
April 15th, 2009

Posted in Cyborgs by Conner Flynn | No Comments »
More: arm, Brain-Controlled, DARPA, DEKA, limb, luke, robot, Robotic

The DEKA robotic arm is basically “a DARPA funded project intended to restore functionality for individuals with upper extremity amputations.” It’s used via brain control, with only one day of “training” necessary. This is one of the best out there if not the best. The video is amazing.

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