The iLimb - chrome prosthetics are "in"

[robkelk]

Considering how many cyberpunk fans (or, at least, Bubblegum Crisis fans) there are around here, I thought this Register story might be of interest.
Who'd've thought that chrome limbs would be more popular than realistic limbs? I guess that point break for obviously-artificial limbs in GURPS Cyberpunk doesn't pass the reality check...

-Rob Kelk
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Rob Kelk
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[Rod.H]

Well, you gotta take into account that the end users mentioned are basically ex-military so they'd no doubt like their new hand to look tough, durable and intimidating.
Just the fact that it functions pretty much like OEM would be a bonus to 'em.
Cause now all they need's a hand like Luke Skywalker's in borg and they could go back on active duty.
--Rod.H

[Kokuten]

well, we don't _have_ limbs that pass as 'not obviously artificial', yet, so everything is still under the point-break...Wire Geek - Burning the weak and trampling the dead since 1979Wire Geek - Burning the weak and trampling the dead since 1979

[WengFook]

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There was no mention of any option to extend the middle finger alone or first two fingers simultaneously - which would seem an obvious necessity.

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An obvious necessity I just had to laugh out loud when I read that bit _______________________________
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