New York-based engineering startup Esper Bionics has developed a prosthetic arm with intuitive self-learning technology.

Esper Hand uses a computer-based technology system that gathers brain activity or information to trigger movement.

When the wearer wants to control the hand, their brain sends impulses to specific muscles to activate them.

Over 30 non-invasive sensors that connect the stump socket to the wearer's skin pick up on this muscle activity or "electrical cues" and relay the information to trigger an action in the hand.
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Video footage by Esper Bionics

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