Dean Kamen's Luke Arm Demo
Going Like Sixty — September 13, 2008 — Tech
References: kara.allthingsd & gizmodo
Dean Kamen thinks differently that you and I. This just-released video demo of his Luke Arm prosthetic limb illustrates how his mind works.
Dean Kamen's vision came from the War in Iraq--hardly any soldiers are dying, but huge numbers come home missing limbs. Kamen was moved to invent, design and manufacture a truly amazing prosthetic arm. It's fascinating, and Kamen makes for compelling watching.
Dean Kamen bought a "real" Terminator just to get the juices flowing. In the video, you'll watch a man eat who had not been able to feed himself in 13 years with the help of Kamen's creation.
Dean Kamen's vision came from the War in Iraq--hardly any soldiers are dying, but huge numbers come home missing limbs. Kamen was moved to invent, design and manufacture a truly amazing prosthetic arm. It's fascinating, and Kamen makes for compelling watching.
Dean Kamen bought a "real" Terminator just to get the juices flowing. In the video, you'll watch a man eat who had not been able to feed himself in 13 years with the help of Kamen's creation.
Trend Themes
1. Advanced Prosthetics - There is a growing trend in the development of technologically advanced prosthetics that aim to restore lost functionalities of the human body.
2. Personalized Healthcare Technology - The creation of personalized prosthetic arms tailored to the specific needs of wounded soldiers is opening the door for other personalized healthcare technology solutions.
3. Brain-computer Interfaces - Advancements in brain-computer interfaces are revolutionizing the way prosthetics can be operated, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare technology providers.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - Healthcare technology providers have an opportunity to leverage advancements in prosthetic technology to develop new, innovative solutions that can improve the lives of people with disabilities.
2. Military and Defense - There is a need for the military and defense sector to invest in the development of advanced prosthetics to support wounded soldiers, opening up opportunities for partnerships with healthcare technology providers.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can leverage advancements in brain-computer interfaces to develop new, innovative products that can be controlled by brain signals, potentially revolutionizing the way we interact with technology.
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