Robotic arms begin sprouting from Amit Katwala, Wired Editor, during a Tokyo experiment in May 2025, fusing Japanese puppetry with wearable tech. As curious crowds gather, Katwala weighs the promise and peculiar reality of superhuman appendages in Japan.

Tokyo’s bustling streets witness Katwala’s robotic limb adventure, drawing stares and questions about wearable robotics. As interest in human augmentation grows, the spectacle of extra arms hints at a future where tech-laden commuters juggle sushi and smartphones.