Robotic arms are making drummers louder

In recent news, George Tech has developed a robotic arm that serves as a third appendage for drummers. The arm is held by a series of straps that works like a third arm for the drummer, and independently adapts rhythm based on what it hears. Once the drummer starts playing, the robot arm will listen and add in to the rhythm of the drummer, changing tunes if it detects a change in the drummers beat. The applications of this technology go far beyond playing music; there is hopes of this technology to be applied to other fields to assist doctors in retrieving tools or work along side them in operations. The robotic arm is still in its early stages, but it is hoped that in the future not only drummers will be getting an helping hand.