U.S. FDA approves 'Star Wars' robotic arm for amputees
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 20:50
in Mathematics & Economics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a robotic arm for amputees that is named for the "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker and can perform multiple, simultaneous movements, a huge advance over the metal hook currently in use.