by burnstile » Thu May 17, 2018 2:19 am
1. Prosthesis: a fake body part to replace a broken or damaged one.
2. Visual Prosthesis or Bionic Eye: an experimental device meant to help people with partial or full blindness by attempting to restore their vision.
3. Transhumeral prosthesis: a fake arm that extends from the shoulder and includes the hand.
4. Transradial prosthesis: a fake arm that only extends from the elbow and includes the hand.
5. Myoelectric prosthesis: a fake arm that are electrically powered and are controlled by electromyographic signals.
6. Lower Body exoskeleton: a robotic device that attaches to the lower body and can help the paralyzed walk.
7.. Compose a brief multi-paragraph essay. Give your opinion on the use of robotic technology in human beings to assist with medical conditions. Please cite specific examples and comment on both benefits and drawbacks.
I have already stated the fact I am sceptical of robots. Would I want one of these prosthesis limbs? No, but I see how they are helpful to others. What if one day the fake limb starts to move on its own? Its just a thought, but it could well happen.
I do understand how these robots are helpful. In the case of the Bionic Eye, its absolutely wonderful. The fake limbs and lower body exoskeleton can absolutely help the disabled. But one day I fear it would go too far, that people would cut off their completely healthy limbs just to get robot ones. That one day people would make sentient robots and willingly put them in their body, like the Squip from Be More Chill. Yes, these fake limbs are great. One day I fear people will have their entire body a robot with a brain, but again that could be my skeptical brain talking. I would personally never fund or get one of these costly limbs, yet another downside. The price for one of the Lower Body Exoskeletons are 40,000$! I do not think there should be any more of the prosthesis limbs available, what we already have is good enough.
thank you to tabby mud and ivo for giving away all of my possessions while i was in a long term facility!!