I'm sure you've seen at least some variety of prosthesis for lost arms/legs/hands/etc., but I think they could be vastly improved compared to what they are now:
Idea 1: Muscle Mimickers
Electric motors and pneumatic actuators do a good job of allowing prosthetics to move, but the movements are inherently clunky and unnatural. Using reactive fabric could make a smoother movement, more natural for the user
Idea 2: Neural Interface/Direct Tissue Connection
Most prosthetics are simply worn like a shoe or using a brace, with the user removing them to sleep/shower/etc., but that means the device must have its own "brain" to interpret the movements of the user and predict how to react, but these reactions aren't always perfect.
While the limb of an amputee may be gone, the nerves that once connected to it are still there. With an interface implant, the user would control the prosthesis as if their limb was still there. Also, a connector implanted directly into the user's body would allow them to wear the prosthesis indefinitely. This, combined with the muscle mimicking materials, would create an extremely natural feeling for the user.
Idea 3: Blood Vessel Connection
It is no secret that modern medical treatments can often involve intravenous needles to deliver medication or take blood, but most, if not all patients are very opposed to needles due to the pain (I personally HATE needles). however, since a prosthesis would have no nerve endings to send back pain signals, a needle port could be installed in the device, with a connection to one of the user's blood vessels through the main neural interface/prosthesis anchor implant.
Obviously, project Machina is still just an idea, and still open to creative input. Please, leave a comment so I can see what you have to say! ^_^
-Jmiester14
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