In 1973, Stephen C. Jacobsen at University of Utah, developed the Utah Artificial Arm in 1973, the worldﾴs first functional and most life-like prosthetic limb.

Dr. Jacobsen is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, and the Founder of Sarcos Research Corp., as well as other companies. Jacobsen has had a hand in developing a multitude of robotic devices including, in addition to the Utah Arm, an exoskeleton that could be worn by soldiers.