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EMAS

 Subject
Subject Source: Lhsa
Scope Note: Note: Edinburgh Modular Arm System invented by David Gow and first fitted to Robert Campbell Aird in 1998. Created for: LHSA- Gow.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

GD1_150_1.mp3

 Digital Record
Identifier: d887dae9-2122-4f63-a730-4cc89c3b8ef8_0

Interview with David Gow by Louise Williams, 2018

 Item
Identifier: GD1/150/1
Scope and Contents

David Gow talks about the trajectory of his career and the projects which he either led or in which he was involved. He discusses the history of bioengineering in Edinburgh, including the work of Professor David Simpson, and occupational therapist Helen Scott. In particular, David talks about his work to develop the Edinburgh Modular Arm System (EMAS) and the i-Limb. The interview can be heard here: https://bit.ly/3baVgB1

Dates: 2018

Modular Arm Prosthetic Research Proposal, 20 June 1996

 Item
Identifier: LHB71/2/8/5
Scope and Contents

Proposal to develop "An Innovative Modular Upper Limb Prosthetic System" between Chas. A. Blatchford & Sons Ltd and The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Trust.

Dates: 20 June 1996

Photographic Material, c1960-c2000

 Sub-Fonds
Identifier: LHB71/3
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Adminstrative papers, correspondence, reports, photographs, publications, and research and development documents. To date, this collection has been partially catalogued. For more information, please contact the LHSA Archivist: lhsa@ed.ac.uk.

Dates: c1960-c2000