A device that began as an art project may lead to an improvement in all prosthetics. Artificial skin that adds the ability to sense humidity. What could you do with a third thumb?

Episode references:


Sibel: (The DARPA/Luke Arm)

https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/timeline/revolutionizing-prosthetics

https://www.darpa.mil/program/revolutionizing-prosthetics

https://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/The-LUKE-DEKA-advanced-prosthetic-arm.cfm

https://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/


Marc: (New Piezo electric sensor)

https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/artificial-skin-senses-pressure-temperature-humidity.html


Owen section: (The Third Thumb)

https://plasticity-lab.com/

https://www.daniclodedesign.com/thethirdthumb



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