World's Most Advanced Bionic Arm Lends a Hand in the Kitchen

Eduardo Garcia is a sportsman and a chef — both of which are made possible by the most advanced bionic hand in the world.

Garcia lost his left hand when he was accidentally electrocuted while hunting in 2011, Portland's KPTV reported. Although Garcia is right-handed, cooking requires both hands

That's where Portland-based Advanced Arm Dynamics came in

The company fitted Garcia with a prosthetic that weighs the same as his hand. Designed by UK firm Touch Bionics, the prosthetic connects to skin with electrodes that respond to the muscles in his forearmIt's the next best thing to a natural hand. Read more...