Bionic Symbiotics | Nigel Ackland

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Bionic Symbiotics | Nigel Ackland | TEDxAcademy

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8 жыл бұрын

Nigel was employed as a precious metals smelter. Around five years ago, he was involved in an accident at work involving an industrial blender. This led to a severe crush injury of his right forearm. He underwent six months of operations and infections before deciding to have an elective trans-radial (below elbow) amputation. Unfortunately, due to the extent of his injuries he has been unable to return to work since.
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@randomstuff2099 7 жыл бұрын

What a genuinely kind and humble guy. Despite everything he's gone through, he stands strong and tells his story with pride. He should be a positive inspiration to all of us! :)

@Composer1992 8 жыл бұрын

Can't imagine all the basic things you take for granted that you'd suddenly be without if you lost an arm... Wow. Glad progress is being made in bionics.

@segura2112 Жыл бұрын

And that's just the beginning...

@DemMedHornene 6 жыл бұрын

I like that he doesn't beat around the bush with his depression. It's important that people who dont know what it's like can at least somehow relate to the darkness you go through in situations like this.

@MHMecklin 6 жыл бұрын

Saturn666 I agree. Too many people only want to look at the happy side of life but you can’t truly understand good without understanding bad. Only then can you truly appreciate life. There’s also the saying “it’s only after you hit rock bottom when you face your demons.” Most people usually aren’t aware and don’t care and unfortunately sometimes when people still hit rock bottom they still can’t face their demons. But I’m glad he is. Fighting your demons is hard. I doubt most people could do it. It’s always harder to take the path less traveled by.

@MsLimelighter 8 жыл бұрын

brave does not even cut it as a compliment. this man is awesome.

@sir_jerhyn 6 жыл бұрын

Raiden... Your limb may be a machine, but your heart is human.

@paolabueso 6 жыл бұрын

The_Nightshade_Jay Love this comment.

@smacker261 6 жыл бұрын

To the hardcore metal gear fans: A phantom pain in the way Nigel is speaking of is not the phantom pain game you know. Imagine losing you arm, just as Nigel has, then suddenly feeling like the arm is still there when you know it's not.

@tonykari5124 4 жыл бұрын

@2ndbleak 6 жыл бұрын

Should mention that he's a great presenter as well.

@veerkillerx 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. This guy is incredible. It's not even the story that fascinates me, but his honesty and sincerity. He doesn't try to make himself look good at all.

@hichammoustaqimi2086 6 жыл бұрын

A life changing doesn't have to be a life ending - Nigel Ackland-

@mutton_man 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not crying, I was rubbing onions into my eyes.

@mastaw 4 жыл бұрын

Not a move I'd recommend

@radthadd 6 жыл бұрын

Who the body acceptance movement SHOULD be for

@xxCholin 5 жыл бұрын

becaaause ... people dont accept bionics ?? wOt

@lx5tgp 4 жыл бұрын

@@xxCholin good job not listening to the talk

@sebastianasaro6791 7 жыл бұрын

This is so inspirational.

@MichaelLeung2011 6 жыл бұрын

ur icon is more inspirational

@stuyant4979 6 жыл бұрын

I've found that my "realistic" hand freaks people out, it freaks me out. My other hand looks more mechanical, less like a fake hand and more like a robot. This hand doesn't scare people, doesn't make my son uncomfortable and doesn't make my daughter avoid me and yet it less human.

@SoI_Badguy 6 жыл бұрын

I think people find things that try to recreate human features more unsettling. Sort of like how a robot is cool, but those android things people are making are super creepy.

@yalkn2073 6 жыл бұрын

It's called uncanny valley

@bilbo_gamers6417 4 жыл бұрын

uncanny valley

@wolf1066 4 жыл бұрын

@@bilbo_gamers6417 and @Yalkın ÇIRAK you both beat me to it. The Uncanny Valley. Something that looks not-quite-human looks "wrong" in a really disturbing way. Something that looks like a machine is "just a machine" and isn't anywhere near as disturbing. If I ever lost a hand, and managed to afford a prosthetic replacement, I would not want it to attempt to look human and miss - it'd creep me out, too. I'd rather have an obviously mechanical hand/arm.

@Jagar_Tharn 3 жыл бұрын

It's the Uncanny Valley Effect

@DARK24-7 6 жыл бұрын

The company that owns this tech. has a stud in this guy.What a great public speaker.Very inspirational.

@Kami84 6 жыл бұрын

I'm an ordinary man with an extraordinary mustache.

@mrclarkeyy971 6 жыл бұрын

this made me cry.... this is why technology is one of the most important things in life ... because it changes life for those in need. most inspirational man and story i have seen and heard

@sarnaver 3 жыл бұрын

I am doing my undergraduate project on 3d printing of prosthetic arm. And this presentation was so encouraging, I am glad I watched it. I am hoping to be able to Localy produce a low cost prosthetic arm, so i can help amputees get back to their normal life.

@funkytikigod7039 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is very admirable. I wonder how long until augmented limbs become superior to human ones. Tech like this combined with a more advanced version of the sensory arms created and controlled by the brain could potentially feel as intuitive as human arms except stronger, more resistant and wouldn't feel pain.

@MHMecklin 6 жыл бұрын

As a pianist I understand and value my hands and fingers. Even something simple as spranging your thumb, makes things hard. You need it grab and pick stuff up so that was annoying. Not to mention play piano. I didn’t recover fully but I think this was a good talk. Too many people take things and even take life for granted. I can definitely imagine how hard it must be to loose an arm and the isolation you felt and the negative emotions and as you say “phantom pains”. You are living proof that GOOD CAN COME OUT OF BAD. And I’m happy your getting back in your feet. If it makes you feel any better veterans run into similar problems. Like not being able to get a job despite fighting for the country. Not mention lost limbs and ptsd. I’m sure they know exactly where your coming from. Perhaps you can be a symbol for veterans and others. Thank you very much for sharing your story and I hope it gets better from here.

@Mr_Banker222 3 жыл бұрын

What a powerful comment. Thank you.

@finter6827 4 жыл бұрын

Suffering Makes a Human Being Physically Strong While Being Safe Out Of Suffering Makes You Weak

@falkaa88 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel, you're wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.

@itasukekuromon518 6 жыл бұрын

that bionic arm looks really good on you in fact i say it looks really cool, it reminds me of deus x

@bgttgb100 6 жыл бұрын

I have always had an interest in prosthetics, Especially bionics! The dream of one day actually being able to “upgrade” myself is still very much alive in me. But even with that amazing piece of tech we still have a long way to go. I also wanted to say that, (just in case you read this) what you have survived not just physically, but mentally! That’s something I think about when I find it hard to find a reason to go on. Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏻 mad respect.

@marcwolf60 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel for such a heartfelt and compassionate speech. I can not imagine the pain and suffering that you have gone through. However you have also reaffirmed my hope in mankind's brilliant to seek new ways to help one another.

@firstnamelastname9855 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P., Mr. Ackland. You was a good man.

@R-Blix-Live 6 жыл бұрын

So sad, So difficult to watch and imagine, Yet so truly inspirational and Amazingly put, I am happy for you, I am proud of you, The struggle you have been through and your willingness to carry on and share your experiences will help us all for generations to come.. well done Sir!

@miriaml.150 5 жыл бұрын

Such a powerful message coming from a very real man with a changed body and real heart and soul. Thank you for having the courage to stand up on stage and tell your story. The story is painful to hear, but the fact that telling it helps you allows everybody who's listening to share just a tiny bit of your pain and hopefully reduce it because you know you're not alone. You did this presentation a number of years ago and since then there are new approaches in mental health to helping people with PTSD. I am a clinical mental health therapist and I can tell you that flashbacks and nightmares are very indicative of PTSD. PTSD has many elements of depression and anxiety but it is its own condition so it needs to be treated as such. If you read this and would like more information, please make a comment and I'm sure there will be a way for me to get you that information. As you obviously know emotional pain heals much more slowly than physical pain. If you address emotional pain optimally maybe in another couple years or less you can add your emotional healing to your presentation, which will help many people with all kinds of unhealed emotional pain. It takes time, but it is possible and well worth the time and effort. Thank you very much for your excellent presentation.

@sangtrantien9103 6 жыл бұрын

so calm and strong mind.

@D0nkih0te91 6 жыл бұрын

Strong willed and inspiring. He does make the future seem slightly brighter. Best of wishes to him.

@wolf1066 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing guy, what a horrific journey to go through.

@put-simply 5 жыл бұрын

Left arm? 6:00

@tonykari5124 4 жыл бұрын

My story also begins in September, (2004).... lost my left arm after being run over on the highway. Motorcycle accident.

@sethgaston6604 6 жыл бұрын

All the metal gear references aside, this is truly great, did anyone else notice how he dug through his own arm like Guts from Berserk.

@daiji_ 6 жыл бұрын

Seth Gaston thats what i was thinking lol

@TheKs1387 6 жыл бұрын

The guy is a proper struggler.

@HenryNewbury 4 жыл бұрын

What a top guy, very inspirational ❤️

@JoviLevi 8 жыл бұрын

Is it wrong I kinda feel like getting one of those? They look rad as fuck.

@Appletank8 8 жыл бұрын

+Jovi “HalloweenTron” Levi :3 Me too. Gotta get dem arm blades. Or at least 90% functionality, then we can ditch these meatbags.

@jaketheultimate 8 жыл бұрын

+Jovi “HalloweenTron” Levi :3 Nah, not really. Although I'd say wait a few years - while they're infinitely better than no arm, they don't match up to a full arm yet - see the typing position, where it was one finger on the bionic arm. I don't know how long until we've got full independent finger motion. Reading the signals is the last real barrier to that, I think. I'd give it five years, tops. Ten or fifteen, we're adding movements a natural limb couldn't do, feeling natural about them. Technology advances faster with more technology - adding toys to a perfect bionic limb is much easier than making that limb in the first place.

@Appletank8 8 жыл бұрын

+jaketheultimate Let's see, 10 to 15 years from now will be 2025 to 2030. Oh hey, Deus Ex: Human Revolution takes place in 2027. Let's hope the terrifying fashion culture doesn't happen, too.

@shoshannafachima1306 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo,very moving talk

@alirezaghorbanzadeh7212 3 жыл бұрын

that was one of the best ted talks i ever watched!

@LORDSTRISH-PSN 6 жыл бұрын

I love this guy hope the best in the world for you my man

@MIMI79752 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing talk ! Congratulations to tedx athens for the event !!!

@winneckhowse5448 6 жыл бұрын

I am inspired by Nigel's story. Having lost my right arm I wish to know more about artificial limbs.

@sirdushon 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not crying, you're crying.

@HUSTLER1346 6 жыл бұрын

Yo man you're a strong guy whether or not you see this comment I think you're a champion. I'm happy that you've come this far and I wish you luck with anything that you do.

@ToneyCrimson 6 жыл бұрын

Laughing at a man who lost his arm..wtf is that even...

@ducreat 5 жыл бұрын

human nature

@SuperSilence23 4 жыл бұрын

That’s sick. My dad lost his arm when he was 19, I’ve seen the struggles people go through when they lose a limb. Life isn’t easy

@paolabueso 6 жыл бұрын

What an amazing person. Thank you for sharing this!

@cainanlove8432 Жыл бұрын

I think it's great that some people have the ability to give but get back up again at any point in time!

@janine19681 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy, I have been watching videos about his life.

@deadrablade 6 жыл бұрын

Boss, those are just kids

@The_Penguin_City 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't suffer any accident like that, but like this man I don't see a future for me. I was wanting to die for so many years.

@joshwilkins4997 3 жыл бұрын

Ted Talks never dissapoint.

@samuelguider1992 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a paralyzed right arm for 18+ years. The nerve damage is so close to my spinal cord that a regular prosthetic arm would serve no purpose and surgery is not an option. Seeing videos about the enhancements of bionic limbs gives me hope that maybe one day I would be able properly shake someone’s hand.

@miriaml.150 5 жыл бұрын

Please contact companies who do this work. They have devices of all kinds and technology is the fastest area of growth. Start with any company and they can help you find the best specific company for your situation. Just do a little online research and use keywords like 'bionic prosthetic companies' Years ago I worked doing vocational rehabilitation with people with a wide range of disabilities including paralysis and amputation. Even 20 years ago there was a local company called Yankee Bionics in the Akron Ohio area. They are still there and would be a good place to start. I don't know specifically what technology they're using, but it's extremely likely they would have some excellent recommendations in terms of where to call or go to start working to get more help for yourself. It might take making quite a few phone calls until you find the right company, but it's well worth it. If you've already done some research keep going because things change very fast in the industry. So they may have something right now that didn't exist five years ago. I wish you the best.

@miriaml.150 5 жыл бұрын

My long reply was for Samuel Guider who left a message about having a paralyzed arm. I can't tell whether my reply is showing up under his reply as a comment.

@mahendrapitale5418 4 жыл бұрын

inspirational.

@cyberlomitao404 6 жыл бұрын

We Found Luke Skywalker

@christiane.g.4142 5 жыл бұрын

remember, Luke had a bionic hand just like his dear old dad, Darth Vader

@TheChillinRed 5 жыл бұрын

Christian e.g. yea but his dad chose to let the darkness consume him instead of inbrace it and let it be part of of you but not take over your life , once it consumes you there’s no going back we all have darkness in our Hearts some let it take over and others life with it not letting it take over

@kevinmarsh9057 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing just the beginning

@AdityaSingh-jn1sz 8 жыл бұрын

tough times ......not more than u nigel,Bravo

@tonykari5124 4 жыл бұрын

For me personally it's not my left arm missing that cripples me. It's the Chronic Pain. If I can somehow take that nerve pain away without masking it with opioids, then I would be 100% again. Someone figure out how to turn off the pain receptor please

@Theosyion 6 жыл бұрын

Kept you waiting huh

@TELEVISIBLE 5 жыл бұрын

He is a brave man !

@joshuacanfield93 6 жыл бұрын

What about staring with intrigue , I'm guilt of this with all people, because I find people fascinating ?

@martinmacedonian7927 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad for this man! Brave brave man!

@svennih6067 6 жыл бұрын

im not crying, just got something in my eye...

@feexy41 6 жыл бұрын

God bless him

@erwinmotorbike 6 жыл бұрын

Feexy how come god didn't grow him a new one?

@dimitris5866 4 жыл бұрын

@@erwinmotorbike How rude.

@TheAetheris 6 жыл бұрын

I find it kind of morbid when everyone is clapping around him. Is it just me? xP Anyway respect for the man, and a beautiful piece of tech

@aprilk141 5 жыл бұрын

Thats like the friendliest pirate I have ever seen!

@monagonzales3360 3 жыл бұрын

I am a very recent amputee, & I'm wondering if Nigel had TMR surgery in order to operate this prosthesis? I would really appreciate any answers. Thanks

@vinnisvidya 8 жыл бұрын

YOU FEEL IT TOO, DON'T YOU? (congrats, man, now make it a rocket arm!)

@titter3648 4 жыл бұрын

£10 000 for a motorized thumb as opposed to a manual one? That is insane! What is the cost of the whole hand/arm?

@Filip-_-._. 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is gooooood

@adamkowalski9840 6 жыл бұрын

It certainly helps alot in everyday life. Too bad you still don't actually feel the things you touch.

@ecMonify 6 жыл бұрын

there is a prosthetic arm that actually has touch, there is a video about it here on youtube :)

@3DCojo 6 жыл бұрын

I cried

@illumiwati4790 4 жыл бұрын

I hope they can make the bionic connect to nerves

@aimmy79 6 жыл бұрын

you can't stop progress.

@mikecorley5753 6 жыл бұрын

live on bro

@merdemoiii-7589 6 жыл бұрын

I love this man

@michaelboulter1912 6 жыл бұрын

ted talks almost has the diamond play button (10,000,000 subs)

@finnellwilliam 6 жыл бұрын

Wow...just wow

@PixieHouseInc 2 жыл бұрын

Who in their right mind are those people disliking this video?

@UnsettlingSun 6 жыл бұрын

Punished Nigel - A man with courage

@generico366 8 жыл бұрын

I'd take the Darpa one over this anyday. Having predetermined grip patterns instead of fully independent finger control seems like such a pain in the neck.

@msaber2f257 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I bet now if he did LSD therapy sessions too, his arm would begin to integrate and work seamlessly, as the neural magic happens

@AndyTorrealba 6 жыл бұрын

la mano postiza no tiene movilidad parece un objeto cualquiera sin animación... él humano debe pensar que esa mano postiza es parte de él y darle movimiento y animación para efecto más natural...

@smakdoubt1017 6 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational ...not long now before we have something comparable to Luke Skywalkers bionic hand...so happy for this guy 🙂

@sangameshwarhoney7145 3 жыл бұрын

I want this hand how to get it please tell me location where please tell me

@sirrjakester4072 6 жыл бұрын

God bless

@pauldelaunay6075 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@rameshvaja3487 3 жыл бұрын

Im hend fitting karvanahe SR

@generico366 8 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to develop a prosthetic powered by compressed air. Seems like it would create much more natural movements than motors.

@yalkn2073 6 жыл бұрын

I can not find enough words to prove how wrong you are

@kaivanscoy9526 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a hand that fuses with remaining muscles with artificial tendons

@christiane.g.4142 5 жыл бұрын

so this Brit is the REAL "world's first bionic man" before Colonel Steve Austin

@80316502 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how i might get in touch with Ted. I've lost my right hand and his looks terrific. Wondering if he or someone could point me in the right direction? I live in the US. Would luv to hear from someone that could help.

@aussielaw650 6 жыл бұрын

80316502 this prosthetic is called a be bionic