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Ask Slashdot: What Would You Look For In a Prosthetic Hand?

Posted by Soulskill on from the swiss-army-fingers dept.

Arglebarf writes "A family member is recovering from a serious illness and, unfortunately, the medication that saved her life will probably cost her hands and feet. She is an artist by trade, so this is a pretty big deal. Replacement prostheses might restore a degree of independence, as well as enabling her to continue with her creative passions. Do any Slashdotters have experience with replacement hands? What features do you look for? Do any models allow you tweak the software for fine tuning? Beyond the day-to-day uses, she will want something that can hold small objects precisely (e.g. a paintbrush)."

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  1. What do I look for in a prosthestic hand? by nopainogain · · Score: 3, Funny

    a cold beer!

    1. Re:What do I look for in a prosthestic hand? by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 4, Funny

      Self lubrication.

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    2. Re:What do I look for in a prosthestic hand? by interkin3tic · · Score: 2, Funny

      No, ability to handle a hot dog without it being crushed!

      ...

      I mean, it's important to my job. Of encased meats specialist.

      Also masturbating.

    3. Re:What do I look for in a prosthestic hand? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      so... another vote for self lubrication

  2. Just remember advanced features... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    ... will cost an arm and a leg.

  3. Re:Upgradability, replaceability & interchanga by Nidi62 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I may also want a custom chainsaw arm, too.

    I think S-Mart sells those in the landscaping section.

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