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First US patient receives a mind-controlled bone-anchored bionic arm

September 17, 2026

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A Chicago-area man is set to become the first person in the United States to receive a bionic arm connected directly to his bone, nerves and muscles - an advanced prosthesis designed to be controlled by his own neural signals and return sensory feedback in real time.

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