AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being
KEYWORDS
prosthetics
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
University of Utah
WEBSITE
https://unews.utah.edu/star-wars-inspired-arm/
the LUKE arm
A prosthetic arm that can move and feel
How does it work?
A motorized prosthetic arm that can sense, touch and move with your thoughts.
Why is it needed?
Prosthetic arm users are limited by current models, as they are not mind-controlled and cannot sense and feel.
How does it improve life?
To increase quality of life for prosthetic arm users