A company called BeBiotics just announced a new model prosthetic hand that will be available next month. It features a rotational wrist and wireless communications.
The obnoxious part comes in the form of the media portrayal and public comments regarding this important advance for those missing a limb.
Must we equate everything to Star Wars? A commenter quips that he should cut off a hand to get one of these. I understand joking and geek humor, but I'd also urge the nerds to try living without the use of a limb for a day or two and see how funny it really is.
I imagine in a few years perhaps every reference to wheelchairs will be in light of the movie Avatar..
Let's put our creativity and energy toward progress for enabling people with these disabilities to do more rather than finding the best way to kid about these serious issues, shall we?
Link: http://www.dailytech.com/BeBionic+Unveils+Bionic+Hand+That+Would+Make+Even+Luke+Proud/article18485.htm
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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