Prosthetic Hands Have Come a Long Way!

Jul 28, 2016 3:54 PM

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A father who lost his arm in an accident six years ago has been given a new lease of life by a hi-tech bionic hand which is so precise he can type again. Nigel Ackland, 53, has been fitted with the Terminator-like carbon fibre mechanical hand which he can control with movements in his upper arm.

The new bebionic3 myoelectric hand, which is also made from aluminium and alloy knuckles, moves like a real human limb by responding to Nigel's muscle twitches. Incredibly, the robotic arm is so sensitive it means the father-of-one can touch type on a computer keyboard, peel vegetables, dress himself for the first time in six years... or even kick back and pour himself a cold one.

But, can he do The Shocker?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Snake? SNAAAAAAAAKE!

9 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

We are Diamond dogs.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

better not sneeze during 'alone time'

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

v

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Make it look like the power glove and I'll go get my hacksaw.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

He's already a demon...

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Crush the bottle! Crush the bottle! ... Damn

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Now on to the exciting part attachments.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

He's a synth! Get em!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Do you have a geiger counter?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Got to test it out now!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Metal Gear Solid V right there

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Did he attach his brother's soul to an armor ?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"The true enemy of humanity is disorder."

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I was totally hoping he would just smash that fucking bottle at the end in his amazing robot hand.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

...I hate to be "that guy" but, can he jerk off with it?

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

No worrys every guy here wondered that.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Anyone can jerk off with a set of tongs...question is: would he want to?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I can beat the shit out of my wife much better with it. So, maybe?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 7

savage

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

i was scrolling and scrolling … sometimes "that guy" means being a hero

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Did he try to bring back his mom?

9 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 0

Nah, the arm was to bring back his brother, AFTER they tried bringing back their mom

9 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Funny, I just watched an episode of limitless about prosthetic arms last night

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hope to God he practices with a hotdog first

9 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 0

ayy

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

That is incredible.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I need his arm. - Rocket Raccoon probably

9 years ago | Likes 994 Dislikes 4

Yeah, probably

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Rocket Raccoon checked into his room, only to find Gideon's Bible.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

"It's a very important part of the plan."

9 years ago | Likes 168 Dislikes 0

No. You don't understand. I want it more sir.

9 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 0

I just always assumed Rocket didn't have a last name, is that actually his last name or is it just because he's a raccoon?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Just because he's a raccoon.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 0

*highest of fives*

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

You're ajreal bro. +1

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Bro-status achieved!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When it comes the day when those are stronger than real arms i will cut one of mine off and be a cyborg, booya

9 years ago | Likes 52 Dislikes 2

Waiting for the day I can replace my knees with something like this lol

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

I mean full knee replacement surgery is already a thing...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Then you will be the bj champion

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I hear that. The ligaments in mine are really elastic, so the pop out of place all the time.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As an amputee, this gives me hope.

9 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

What are you missing if you don't mind me asking? Almost lost my leg 8 years ago

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My whole left arm. Lost it about eight months ago. So did they reattach yours? They were going to do mine but I was to unstable at the time.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Be excited. Prosthetics like this are going to become MUCH better in the next decade or so.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

There's actually an arm that is connected to your nervous system and let's you "feel" and let's you operate by thought.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Came here to find this..

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Came especifically looking for this

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Expected to see this. Was not disappointed.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

beat me to it!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's actually come a lot longer than this. This video is 4 years old. The new model makes this look prehistoric.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So what youre saying is, is that we're definitely on schedule for 2027?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Source... Always post the source for stuff like this. Or anything really.

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

The source is REALLY old. We have way better than this now.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For some reason it's not showing up on the description here u go - sauce - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qUPnnROxvY

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Thx dood!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Cheers!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

But did he ask for it?

9 years ago | Likes 66 Dislikes 0

He says never

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Aahh damn. I thought the same thing. By the by, are you as excited as I am for the new one next month?

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

Ye boiiiii.... shame my computer probably won't be able to run it :(

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Well I guess I'm lucky I have a PS4. Never have to worry about it. But when I finish my bachelor imma get a huge rig

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

IT'S COMING OUT NEXT MONTH?! DJFJFJDKJFJSJDJFJIREJHE

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yes end of august

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Oh boy, just in time for the fall semester

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How are his midichlorians?

9 years ago | Likes 217 Dislikes 4

Over 9000!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

7.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Thank goodness Synths can't use the Force.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Obviously not good enough if he still needs to physically pick up his drink!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

420.69, brah!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The midichlorians are the powerhouse of the cell.

9 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 0

*Force

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Off the charts

9 years ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 0

"I'm sorry to say this, but you have jediabetes"

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Living in an Amish Paradise... I've churned butter once or twice

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Off the scales.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

OFF THE FUCKING CHAIN!!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

PUT THE PUSSY ON THE CHAINWAX

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9 years ago | Likes 347 Dislikes 0

on point. +1

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

It's funny, in the present, the best he was able to do was strap on a chainsaw, but in the middle ages, he made a robotic hand...

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

and now he has the NES Power Glove.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

you won best comment ever for most contextually appropriate gif

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Needs more BOOMSTICK.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Army of darkness?

9 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 1

Hail to the king baby

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Yep

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Groovy.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

I plan on being 50 % bionic by 2020.

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No no, I only like ze girls... But whatever floats ur boat my friend

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But that's when Kanye West is going to run for president.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

High tech, low life.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hopefully 2016 will injure me just enough.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"I'm thinking about getting metal legs. It's a risky operation but I think it's worth it."

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Imagine being able to detach your leg and have the entire bed to one leg!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You will never have metal legs

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hope you have a good supply of Neuropozyne.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I bet fixing your PP is your first step to becoming a cyborg

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Starting with my penis *insert vibrator image here*

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

So what you're saying is you asked for this

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The second these become affordable I'm cutting my arm off.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Don't worry I get that look all the time. I am over 70% modified I passed the point of mostly human a long time ago"

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bionic means part biological part machine, the word you're looking for is bisexual.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'll get my hack saw, an old Nokia and some duck tape

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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2020 is in 3,5 years.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

KRIEGER! HE'S MAKING A GAY TERMINATOR!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm thinking about getting metal legs, it's a risky operation but it'll be worth it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

T'is but a flesh wound

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fuck that shit, I'm uploading myself to a computer as soon as possible.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You should star in the new Deus Ex game

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Jensen is that you

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I'd love to, but I bet it'd cost an arm and a leg

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes, but only very rich people will be able to afford it. Are you one of them?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm 40% bionic *clang clang

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dos

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Be sure to consult your brother first, and make sure the armour's comfortable. He'll be there for quite a while.

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9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I never asked for this*

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

50%? casual

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Username relevant

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

@MechaGandalf is right!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Praise the Omnissiah.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

GLORY TO THE EMPEROR AND MILK FOR THE KHORNE FLAKES!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I keep telling my wife that science will give me a robot body by the time I need it, she doesn't believe me.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Science will make it possible. It still will be prohibitively expensive. Better start saving your money... That and robot waifus.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Im Canadian though so I also expect it will be covered by health care.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

One thing is having an artificial heart to replace your damaged one so you can have a normal life, another thing is have enhancements.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's your excuse for skipping runs? Bold strategy

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Mostly it's due to my genetic diseases that often prevent me from walking without crutches.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Would you go for a highest similarity to the normal human robot or giant destroyer of worlds robot?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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Will you keep making gif tho?

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Gentlemen, I'll make them. I have the technology. They'll be the 1st bionic gifs. Better than they were before. Better, stronger, faster...

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

And also in VR? Hell, you could probably do that now.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I accidentally read " I am the technology ". Aaand I like it very much so it's canon to me now.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Only until Disney buys it

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'll get my axe.

9 years ago | Likes 265 Dislikes 0

Noooooooo Can we try one of those compressor things first? We haven't seen that yet.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

and my sword!

9 years ago | Likes 111 Dislikes 1

and my bow!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

And my bow! Wait... this is all backwards

9 years ago | Likes 83 Dislikes 0

And my dildo, I mean... What are we talking about?

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