Paralyzed guitarist outfitted with mechanical glove
In June, Dorian Cox, guitarist for UK indie rock back The Long Blondes, suffered a paralyzing stroke that made it impossible for him to play his instrument. The band was forced to call it quits. Now though, Cox is learning to use a SaeboFlex, a glove outfitted with springs and levers that helps stroke patients grasp objects and regain hand function. He hopes to someday pick up his instrument again.
"Long Blondes guitarist Dorian Cox back on track with 'bionic hand'" (Thanks, Gil Kaufman!)"My right arm and leg aren't really usable so I can't play guitar," Cox explained to the Telegraph. "That was a nightmare because it meant the band couldn't carry on and my livelihood had suddenly gone..."
"I know things might never be the same again and nobody can give me a definite answer about whether I'll play guitar again but I'm getting back on track," Cox said.
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Does that interface with Guitar Hero? Where's Fred Savage? Very cool use of tech.
wasn't tom waits using one of those to catch and eat flies in Bram stoker's Dracula?
now this is what I was talking about. They need to get together with Leatherman and a major tool house/work clothing supplier and develop a semi-prosthetic multi-tool cum glove/wrist support.
The Powered Work Glove?
http://www.livescience.com/technology/060928_power_suit.html
part of an integrated system? Like a tool kit you but a component at a time. Modular tool system.
OK OK,I've got it: the only way to get funding is a powered dildonic sex suit for the pathetically decrepit, horny, extremely rich and powerful, dirty old man. Think Baron Harkkonen.
lol Takuan - your leatherman thingy came immediately to mind when I saw this. But would a multi-tool wrist-brace really be enough? Are you craving an exoskeleton?
I'm the one who wants the prosthetic exoskeleton.
like I said, modular. There is a whole generation of people out there who are losing their grip. (A-heh) Carpal tunnel, tendinitis, arthritis,accumulated injury. It's not uncommon to see crafts people peering through bifocals, why not a hand assist?
Teresa, keep an eye on Japan. They will be the first with good quality, affordable walking/lifting assists. There are several good prototypes already and the nation is awash in rich, old people.
Perhaps one day the able bodied will use them as well to delay the effects of aging and wear and tear. Only so many flexes per joint hinge in a lifetime.
He can use this mechanical glove to play guitar?? Amazing!!
Guitar players will recognize that it's going to take more than just up/down finger movement.
Usually.
Dorian needs to watch Django clips, now. Wish him well.