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Journal Article

Author
McKinnon, Geoff
Title
Artificial hand with sense of touch
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 51, no. 21, 19 Oct 1979, pp. 17-18
ISBN/ISSN
0020-3319
Description

Includes a portrait of Dr Gerald Shannon with the artificial hand which provides a sense of touch. The sensory feedback and control is provided through a feedback electrode and a control electrode.

Abstract

Dr. Gerald F. Shannon, senior lecturer n electrical engineering at Queensland University has made a major breakthorugh in development of an artifical limb. It was thought to be the first artificial hand to have sensory feedback successfully incorporated.

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