# 155. Why Robotic Limbs Are Critical To The Human Race

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2024-01-02
- Length: 24m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race-Uno8fkOM

## Summary

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss research from EPFL on controlling a third robotic limb using diaphragm movements to augment human capability without interfering with natural motor functions. They explore the cognitive load, neuroplasticity, and potential applications in manufacturing and emergency response, noting that users adapted to the control scheme intuitively. The conversation also touches on future control schemes like ear wiggling and the broader implications of human-machine integration.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor Read
- [3:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race#t=182) EPFL Research on Third Limbs
- [6:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race#t=385) Diaphragm Control Mechanism
- [11:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race#t=707) Cognitive Load and Neuroplasticity
- [16:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race#t=976) Future Control Schemes and Applications
- [20:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-01-02-155-why-robotic-limbs-are-critical-to-the-human-race#t=1220) Conclusion and Audience Engagement

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- EPFL (company)
- Mouser Electronics (company)
- Wevolver (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Episode 90: Robotically Augmented People - Robot Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2024-06-21-episode-90-robotically-augmented-people-robot-talk-live) (Robot Talk)
- [187: Self-Driving Arm (Repeat)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-05-02-187-self-driving-arm-repeat) (Embedded.fm)
- [187: Self-Driving Arm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-15-187-self-driving-arm) (Embedded.fm)
- [Episode Twenty: Paul Dominick Baniqued](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2022-10-07-episode-twenty-paul-dominick-baniqued) (Robot Talk)
- [Event-Driven E-Skins Protect Both Robots and Humans](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2025-07-08-event-driven-e-skins-protect-both-robots-and-humans) (EE Times Current)

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