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Paralympic swimmer gets British-made bionic hand that can be updated with new gestures remotely

An Australian Paralympic swimmer has been fitted with a new bionic hand that is sensitive enough to apply make-up, and can be updated remotely anywhere in the world. Athens 2004 Paralympian Jessica Smith was born without a left hand, but has had an uneasy relationship with prosthetics since a childhood accident Her convictions are being challenged by a British-made 'learning' bionic hand that can receive personalised gesture updates via an app on her phone Smith was fitted with the device in April at the age of 37. Bionic hands convert electrical impulses from the muscles in the upper arm into movement powered by motors in the hand, enabling a user to hold a glass, open a door or pick up an egg. Some rival bionic hands are also app-controlled, but Pollard said the ability to send updates to a single device is what sets the Nexus apart. Bionic hands convert electrical impulses from the muscles in the upper arm into movement powered by motors in the hand The device is equipped with Bluetooth, which allows company's specialists to update it via an app Some rival bionic hands are also app-controlled, but Pollard said the ability to send updates to a single device is what sets the Nexus apart.

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