Advancements in technology, from artificial intelligence to 3D printing, have revolutionized prosthetic design. State-of-the-art prosthetics enable their wearers to complete tasks most of us take for granted. And since the goal of prosthetics is to enable their wearers to complete tasks important to their daily lives, it is common to find prosthetics customized for various activities, from running to cycling, and even for dancing. Prosthetics design requires skills from various disciplines, such as biomedical engineering, robotics, mechanical engineering, computer science--and music. Runners need to run, and drummers need to drum.

In 2012, the drummer Jason Barnes was cleaning an exhaust duct when he was electrocuted by 22,000 volts of electricity. He lost his right hand and believed his days as a musician were done. That's when Gil Weinberg, professor of musical technology at Georgia Tech, stepped in with a robotic hand that gave Barnes his drumming abilities back. In this Atlantic documentary, we explore this particular juncture of music and technology--what it has meant for Barnes and what it could mean for the future of music in the age of artificial intelligence. More on Weinberg's musical robotics project can be found on his Facebook page.