What Is The Future Of Robotic Limbs?

Technology is making prosthetic limbs better and better, so what will they look like in the future?

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[MatUchoa]

I want auto-mail straight out of fullmetal alchemist

[deepSea__]

So, Automail? Then I want a retractable sword in my arm.

[HunterRodrigez]

i love how they always try to segue into the sponsorship commercials and just fail miserably

[Aurawyn]

So Automail is going to become a thing?

[Kuzi]

So the best things to expect from the future are Jetpacks and Equality?

[mundotaku_org]

So Jet Black from Cowboy Bebob would be less Sci Fi?

[MrWhataboss]

What's with all the auto mail comments?

[heartfthedragn]

What's wrong with DNews comments? 
So far I haven't seen a single relevant comment on the topic discussed in the video...

[paulappleton]

Can't help but wonder if we'll ever reach a point in our future when we'll happily replace healthy flesh and blood limbs for more technologically advanced ones?

Deus Ex anyone?

[JorgeWiz]

Damn, this makes me wanna lose a limb.

[maskedmarksman]

I had 3 separate amputation surgeries but I don't have anything like these prosthetics; however, I did perform some research on cheaper alternatives to these products which include using a strongly magnetic screw on the bone then using the changes in the magnetic field to track how the bone is oriented adjust the prosthetic accordingly in real time.

[coldbloodkiller]

I think I'll try a human transmutation now

[theboxking]

Shut up and give me flamethrowers for arms!!!!

[chrisbradley]

This is seriously cool. I thankfully have all my limbs and while I can't say 100% for sure I would assume it's no easy feat living with a leg or arm missing. The fact that artificial limbs that can be controlled by the body, albeit somewhat rudementry, just makes it all the more awesome. Being able to feel again after the loss of an arm as well... I don't think such a feeling would be describable. Come on science, you're getting there.

[garnetdunn]

I love how the first comments I see are about Fullmetal Alchemist

[alianna]

I have an artificial limb, and I'm not trying to be picky, but you guys didn't mention that you don't have to be an amputee to get one anymore. I was born without a left hand and recently received my myoelectric limb. Best thing that's ever happened to me. I'm scared for the future of prosthetic limbs because I'm not comfortable with surgery. So hearing that I didn't have to get cracked into by someone I may not know very well was fantastic. If I'm going to have to have surgery in the future for a hand, i think I'll just stay handless.

[vaansolidor]

Il be looking forward to your next episode. Keeping a close eye on your segue skill. Much improvement is needed.

[IRHasDiabetes]

"They're not too far away."

I've been hearing this said for a LONG time....

[JayRod]

A long time ago, I saw an ad on YouTube that had to do with the future and that prosthetic limbs would ruin the world, has anyone ever seen this?

[reckumred]

The handsome young man in the red shirt is my son. Unfortunately the hand that was made for him didn't work properly, but was a great idea. Hopefully in the future they can work out the glitches