Physical Conditions

1. Physical Conditions Explain how technology could enable you to overcome your physical condition. Missing Thumb No Fingers Missing 3 Fingers Dominant Arm

2. Missing Thumb • Read about the history of prosthetics: • http://www.disaboom.com/amputations-information/the-history-of-prosthetics-artificial-limbs-past-and-present • Watch the video and read the article: • http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/when-is-it-okay-to-replace-human-limbs-with-technology/ • Read about pros and cons: • http://www.ehow.com/how_2122108_investigate-pros-cons-prosthetics.html • Read about the possible prosthetics: • http://alatheia.com/dermatos-fingers/ • http://www.amgf-prosthetics.com/digits.html • Read about phantom limb research: • http://www.news.com.au/technology/woman-born-without-a-thumb-and-finger-grows-them-back-as-part-of-a-phantom-limb-after-hand-amputated/story-e6frfro0-1226448484876 • Read about growing your own limbs: • http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/news/2006/09/71817?currentPage=all • Read about hand movement: • http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/brain-signals.php

3. No Fingers • Read about the history of prosthetics: • http://www.disaboom.com/amputations-information/the-history-of-prosthetics-artificial-limbs-past-and-present • Watch the video and read the article: • http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/when-is-it-okay-to-replace-human-limbs-with-technology/ • Read about pros and cons: • http://www.ehow.com/how_2122108_investigate-pros-cons-prosthetics.html • Read about phantom limb research: • http://www.news.com.au/technology/woman-born-without-a-thumb-and-finger-grows-them-back-as-part-of-a-phantom-limb-after-hand-amputated/story-e6frfro0-1226448484876 • Read about growing your own limbs: • http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/news/2006/09/71817?currentPage=all • Read about hand movement: • http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/brain-signals.php • Read the article and watch the video: • http://www.wbur.org/npr/191279201/3-d-printer-brings-dexterity-to-children-with-no-fingers

4. Missing 3 Fingers • Read about the history of prosthetics: • http://www.disaboom.com/amputations-information/the-history-of-prosthetics-artificial-limbs-past-and-present • Watch the video and read the article: • http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/when-is-it-okay-to-replace-human-limbs-with-technology/ • Read about pros and cons: • http://www.ehow.com/how_2122108_investigate-pros-cons-prosthetics.html • Read about the possible prosthetics: • http://alatheia.com/dermatos-fingers/ • http://www.amgf-prosthetics.com/digits.html • Read about phantom limb research: • http://www.news.com.au/technology/woman-born-without-a-thumb-and-finger-grows-them-back-as-part-of-a-phantom-limb-after-hand-amputated/story-e6frfro0-1226448484876 • Read about growing your own limbs: • http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/news/2006/09/71817?currentPage=all • Read about hand movement: • http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/brain-signals.php • Read about biomechatronics: • http://science.howstuffworks.com/biomechatronics.htm

5. Missing Dominant Arm • Read about the history of prosthetics: • http://www.disaboom.com/amputations-information/the-history-of-prosthetics-artificial-limbs-past-and-present • Read about prosthetics: • http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/amputee-prosthetics.php • Read about pros and cons: • http://www.ehow.com/how_2122108_investigate-pros-cons-prosthetics.html • Read about hand movement: • http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/brain-signals.php • Read about mind-controlled limb and watch video: • http://www.fastcompany.com/1725799/darpas-mind-controlled-prosthetic-arm-could-be-market-four-years • Read about growing your own limbs: • http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/news/2006/09/71817?currentPage=all • Read about biomechatronics: • http://science.howstuffworks.com/biomechatronics.htm Click play and watch video.