Space Technology & Prosthetics

Space Technology & Prosthetics

Thomas Gorski

9/8/2000

I am posting this inquiry on behalf of a researcher at the Discover Channel.
If you can help them with suggestions, please contact them directly (they
are not able to receive this listserve) at:Jeff Topham Researcher --
<Email Address Redacted>


Tom Gorski, CAE
Executive Director
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

> -----Original Message-----
> From: <Email Address Redacted> [SMTP: <Email Address Redacted> ]
> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 2:35 PM
> To: <Email Address Redacted>
> Subject: Question for ULPS Discussion Group
>
> Hello.
>
> I am working on a series for Discovery Channel called Space Medicine
> and we're working on a segment on NASA's Robonaut, which is being
> designed
> for the International Space Station. It's an amazing machine, with
> highly dextrous
> hands...
>
> I'm wondering if anyone can help me connect this space research to people
> on the
> ground, who might be benefitting (or benefit in the future) from this
> technology.
>
> So any information on groundbreaking work in the prosthestics industry
> would be great, as
> it might tie in to our story.
>
> Thanks for any help, ideas, contacts or suggestions...
>
> Jeff Topham
> Space Medicine - Discovery Channel
> Vancouver, Canada
>
>
> Submitted by:
> Jeff Topham Researcher
> <Email Address Redacted>