An item about the versatility and mobility of artificial arms at Blackrock Special Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, 1921.
The Dublin Arm was invented in 1921 and was a significant advancement in artificial limb technology. It operated using a Bowden cable mechanism, where cables connected to the user’s residual limb enabled hand or hook movements.
By contracting specific muscles, users could control the cables, allowing them to grasp objects and perform various tasks with improved dexterity. This pioneering prosthetic limb set the stage for future advancements in the field.
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