http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs This... ...is a mechanical arm developed at Vanderbilt University. An entry in DARPA's Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009 program, it uses space shuttle rocket technology to control movement. Says Engadget: The arm... relies on a modified miniature version of the same rocket motors the space shuttle uses to reposition itself in space: hydrogen peroxide is burned in the presence of a catalyst to produce pure steam, which is then used to move the arm. Unlike the batteries in traditional arms, which die quickly, a small canister of hydrogen peroxide concealed in the arm can last up to 18 hours, and provides about... Copyright 2008 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:18:55 -0800 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:45:45 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Steampunk lives!

]]> Patrick http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787666 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787666 Science Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:15:50 -0800 A mechanical wonder, to be sure. But I'd hate to have to jerk off with that thing. Ouch!

]]> SDA in SEA http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787677 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787677 Science Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:31:31 -0800 But, can it arm wrestle?

]]> Mahtli69 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787719 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787719 Science Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:34:45 -0800 Full Metal Alchemist, anyone?

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787833 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787833 Science Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:34:46 -0800 Sweet! A steam-powered mechanical arm! Probably the only thing cooler would be a steam-powered giant robot piloted by Abraham Lincoln. Oh, and a bunch of ninjas with guitars.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787865 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787865 Science Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:02:00 -0800 Cyberdine Systems Model 101, Series 800.

]]> A Different Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787895 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c787895 Science Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:28:03 -0800 rnwd euragi spxiq clitjqfmh xmehi xvpaki ogtyxmqr

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]]> wbtkpaq cmso http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c791855 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c791855 Science Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:45:04 -0800 lytnmbv xzfhbqup tnvs ebyqaixvm kgqfnp irqoftzjd dpwgef http://www.kielw.rfexqyoa.com

]]> aivxg wuqpamji http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c791861 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/08/dept_of_prosthetic_breakthroughs#c791861 Science Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:45:45 -0800