Hand

This is REALLY cool. Thanks for finding this.

The moment I hear a story about a violionist getting a new hand I quit...

Deus Ex?

That's pretty dang awesome.

But why include fingernails o_0 it just makes it look kinda weird.

News story

The concert violinist who lost her hand in a tragic subway accident was the first recipient of the first proper, full-function cyberhand in Shadowrun.

And she looks great with it!

See, I know these are all very practical devices because the tech is so raw still, but a part of me always feels disappointed that they aren't tricked out in chrome or gunmetal.

~Umi

We're getting there.

I hope to god we don't end up with white plastic ilimbs... Although if we did, you could install a big red light in it and set it to tag bystanders with its laser pointer.

As long as I don't get stuck with an iLimb.

it'd probably be ilimp then.

It already is, the bone is STILL broken.

i actually forgot about that . . it was meant as a snipe at crapple . .

On the bright side, you got a legitimate reason to use a (sword)cane

http://www.ted.com/talks/miguel_nicolelis_..._no_really.html

Somewhat related. Science that is exploring the brain to machine connections.

No, no I don't. I live in Canada.

I have to stop looking at this thread, I think.

They are illegal in lots of states as well (concealed weapons laws). So don't feel too bad.

What's why you paint "Sword Cane" on the side of it, then you can say that you plainly advertised that it was a sword cane and it wasn't "your" fault they . didn't read or believe it,

Nope, doesn't work. I can hang a sign saying I have a gun in my pocket. Still considered concealed.

Also, I have no sword skills to speak of, and it's my dominant arm that's crippled.

Training can solve both of those problems.

~Umi

I wonder, would the cane still be concidered concealed if it were primarily made of plexi-glas or other clear material?

Not the same model, but obvious cyberhand in action http://youtu.be/_qUPnnROxvY

(Sorry in advance for the necropost )

Well it's a cyberzombie this time so I think we can deal with it.

I'm just wondering about the actual biology of this now. When you attach the limb, you have to be under sedation, I would think. You'd have to connect all of the new limb's connections to the nerves in the arm. But, what about removing it and putting on replacements? Or doing any type of maintenance? Is it plug-and-play, or are you going to be screaming in pain when someone pulls it off, because it's basically ripping the arm out again. Think Full Metal Alchemist every time Ed gets his arm and leg put back on. Fun stuff.

And what about cyberpsychosis? That's going to be a real thing now? Can you just turn off the pain of your new limb? So many questions.

The ACLU (and Quebec) would complain it's not multilingual.

for adding insult to injury, have it written in braille on the actual blade . .