Biomedical researchers and engineers have for years wanted to create the sort of prosthetic arm that Luke Skywalker used in the "Star Wars" film "The Empire Strikes Back." The prosthetic arm in the ...

(CNN)-- About 17 years ago, Keven Walgamott lost his left hand and part of his forearm in an electrical accident. Now, Walgamott can use his thoughts to tell the fingers of his bionic hand to pick up ...

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The original LUKE arm was named after Luke Skywalker’s robotic hand in “The Empire Strike’s Back” and designed to perform various movements. Now, it can not only help users to perform various ...

About 17 years ago, Keven Walgamott lost his left hand and part of his forearm in an electrical accident. Now, Walgamott can use his thoughts to tell the fingers of his bionic hand to pick up eggs and ...