Amputee Controls Individual Prosthetic Fingers, like Luke Skywalker’s bionic hand in Star Wars

Luke Skywalker’s bionic hand in star wars is a step closer to reality for amputees in this galaxy. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created an ultrasonic sensor that allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic fingers individually. It provides fine motor hand gestures that aren’t possible with current commercially available devices. The first amputee to use it, a musician who lost part of his right arm five years ago, is now able to play the piano for the first time since his accident. He can even strum the Star Wars theme song. This prosthetic arm is powered by ultrasound signals. By using this new technology, the arm can detect which fingers an amputee wants to move, even if they don’t have fingers News Source: http://www.news.gatech.edu/2017/12/11/force-strong-amputee-controls-individual-prosthetic-fingers