The Pentagon's Luke Skywalker-inspired bionic arm is FINALLY ready: DARPA begins fitting veterans with prosthetic limb powered by muscle twitches

DARPA's prosthetic provides mechanical strength and dexterity unlike any other Now, the agency is ready to start producing the bionic arm for real people to use War veterans who lost an arm in battle will be the first to use the device It has 6 selectable grips and allows for simultaneous control of multiple joints DARPA's prosthetic provides mechanical strength and dexterity unlike any other After eight years of development, DARPA's revolutionary LUKE (pictured) bionic arm is ready for production. However, the Pentagon's research agency is giving amputee war veterans the first opportunity to use the prosthetic before it is released on the commercial market Why we break eye contact: Study finds searching for the next... Trees resistant to killer fungus could be grown in Britain... Editing genes to eliminate cancer or Schizophrenia could... Tesla and Panasonic join forces to begin solar panel... Why we break eye contact: Study finds searching for the next... Trees resistant to killer fungus could be grown in Britain... Editing genes to eliminate cancer or Schizophrenia could... Tesla and Panasonic join forces to begin solar panel... The arm incorporates advanced motors, materials and electronics and can be tweaked to fit users with varying degrees of amputation. The entire device features a hand that has six user-selectable grips and an arm that allows for simultaneous control of multiple joints using a variety of inputs, including wireless signals generated by innovative sensors worn on the user's feet It is controlled with muscle twitches from their upper arm and shoulder, or through an adapted foot sensor. Fox Valley Mall forced to close as huge brawl breaks out Chaos as people rush out of NJ mall after reports of gunshots Hero dog saves his injured'girlfriend' on deadly railway track Grizzly bear attacks TV woman who recklessly tries to stroke it CAT ATTACK: Pet pounces on man as he opens Christmas present Adorable puppy is constantly bumped on the head by playful kitten Just beautiful!