Extra Robotic Limbs

This lecture covers the concept of human-robot augmentation through wearable robotics systems, including prostheses, powered orthoses, and robotic exoskeletons. It explores the embodiment of extra limbs, the third arm project, and the neural resource allocation problem. The presentation delves into the Soft Sixth Finger and Robotic Sixth Finger projects, discussing their impact on restoration and augmentation. The lecture also addresses the challenges and advancements in sensory feedback, control strategies, and the design of extra limbs for human enhancement.