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Sensory Prosthetic Allows Amputee to Feel Sensation

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A Danish man is the first amputee in the world to have sensation in his artificial hand thanks to a prosthetic that was surgically wired to the nerves in his upper arm. The accomplishment represents a tremendous leap forward for individuals with artificial limbs. Nine years ago, Dennis Aabo Sorensen lost his hand while launching fireworks. Since then, he has used a prosthesis for grasping objects. Now, thanks a sensory-enhanced artificial device attached to...

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