Cyborg drummer

A few articles:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140306095121.htm
http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/robotic-drumming-prosthesis-gives-musician-extra-hand-n45456
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25142-bionic-arm-gives-cyborg-drummer-superhuman-skills.html#.UyCd5vSwLXE

His story before the latest development:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9TLuLk49uc

Man, that is ... the future?

Incredible, really. Not sure the improvising stick is totally 'right,' but having it actually able to function that way is far out.