Rocket-powered Cyberarms

You read that correctly. Apparently, batteries and motors aren’t cutting it. So researchers did what any self-respecting geek would do: they strapped rockets to it. Sorta.

Rockets can help power robotic arms, which could help lead to “better, stronger, faster” bionic limbs, research now reveals.

A new prototype rocket-powered mechanical arm can lift about 20 to 25 pounds—three to four times more than current commercial prosthetic arms—and can do so three to four times faster.

See a diagram of sorts after the cut, and read the full article here: Bionic Arm Powered By Rockets

Diagram of Rocket Arm

One Response to “Rocket-powered Cyberarms”

  1. mattness Says:

    *cough* Ekhem
    http://shadowrun.hushedcasket.com/2007/09/12/fasa-closes-doors-so-long/

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