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[-] Allero@lemmy.today 15 points 18 hours ago

You know what, wireless prosthetics could be useful even for those of us who have both hands.

We can basically go full General Grievous and do so many things at once

[-] Rozz@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 hours ago

Hold your own arm and reach things further away behind the dryer.

[-] astropenguin5@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago

Unfortunately the limitations there are probably in the brain not the limb. For example, can you competentely do two things at once with each of your hands?

[-] Allero@lemmy.today 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Fair, but do you have to manipulate them at the same time? Most of the time we use our hands to hold something, or do very simple repetitive movements. This doesn't require much brain power to do, and is still very useful. For example, such arms could hold our bags, while our natural ones can do whatever else.

[-] KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 11 hours ago

Any random individual? Maybe not. But one man bands exist and are completely reliant on this concept.

[-] astropenguin5@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

Fair, although I was more referring to fully separate tasks, one could argue a one man band is still broadly doing things in sync and broadly the same mental task.

It is a valid point that it could be learned with enough practice and dedication, but I think going above two would be exponentially harder.

[-] BakerBagel@midwest.social 9 points 17 hours ago
[-] runner_g 5 points 17 hours ago

AT THE SAME TIME?

[-] Sabata11792@ani.social 3 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

So I don't need to cut off an arm for an upgrade?

[-] Allero@lemmy.today 4 points 12 hours ago
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