Neural Engineering: the Cutting Edge of Prosthetics

I think this is particularly interesting for arm amputees:

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/stories/2011/3278072.htm

Advances in controlling a robotic arm with a brain implant:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-it-like-to-control-a-robotic-arm-with-a-brain-implant/