Robotic prosthesis turns drummer into a three-armed cyborg
Thursday, March 6, 2014 - 11:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have created a robotic drumming prosthesis with motors that power two drumsticks. The first stick is controlled both physically by the musicians’ arms and electronically using electromyography (EMG) muscle sensors. The other stick “listens” to the music being played and improvises.