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New soft robotic shorts for effortless walking and jogging

New soft robotic shorts for effortless walking and jogging

New Atlas - 22-Nov-2024

WalkON device promises to improve walking efficiency by 18%, especially for older adults

Open Bionics has secured £600,000 in funding funding for accessible prosthetics

Open Bionics has secured £600,000 in funding funding for accessible prosthetics

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - 12-Nov-2024

Through the NHS, Open Bionics provides its prosthetics to eligible patients across the UK

Graphene breakthrough: Inbrain’s next-gen brain implants target neurological disorders

Graphene breakthrough: Inbrain’s next-gen brain implants target neurological disorders

Longevity Technology - 31-Oct-2024

New funding powers AI-driven implants to revolutionize neurological care

Cybathlon 2024: showcasing next-gen assistive tech in Switzerland

Cybathlon 2024: showcasing next-gen assistive tech in Switzerland

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) - 27-Oct-2024

Innovative devices compete globally to redefine disability support

Breakthrough retina implant restores vision in blind patients

Breakthrough retina implant restores vision in blind patients

MassDevice - 22-Oct-2024

Early trial results show restored vision in age-related macular degeneration

CorTec receives green light for brain implant trials in the USA

CorTec receives green light for brain implant trials in the USA

Heise Online - 14-Oct-2024

German neurotech company aims to revolutionize stroke recovery with its brain interchange system

Biohacker couple’s blueprint for longevity: aiming for 150 years

Biohacker couple’s blueprint for longevity: aiming for 150 years

Independent - 01-Oct-2024

Discover the rigorous daily routine fuelling their quest for a long, healthy life

Elon Musk plans to implant millions of Neuralink brain chips in a decade

Elon Musk plans to implant millions of Neuralink brain chips in a decade

Independent - 22-Aug-2024

Future uses include controlling robotic devices and improving communication

Neuralink solves brain implant issue, improving device functionality

Neuralink solves brain implant issue, improving device functionality

Engadget - 22-Aug-2024

The second patient successfully used the device for design and gaming

Synchron's breakthrough: paralyzed man uses brain to control Apple device

Synchron's breakthrough: paralyzed man uses brain to control Apple device

Silicon UK - 01-Aug-2024

ALS patient becomes first to use apple vision pro with BCI implant

New trousers utilise a knee motor to enhance leg strength by 40% while hiking uphill

New trousers utilise a knee motor to enhance leg strength by 40% while hiking uphill

The Verge - 29-Jul-2024

Trousers cushion impact during descent, making hikers feel 30 pounds lighter

Inbrain's graphene chip heads for first human brain tumor surgery trial

Inbrain's graphene chip heads for first human brain tumor surgery trial

IEEE Spectrum - 20-Jul-2024

Brain implant decodes the brain, offering hope for precise tumor removal & personalized therapy

Brain-controlled bionic leg improves walking speed and navigation for amputees

Brain-controlled bionic leg improves walking speed and navigation for amputees

The Guardian - 01-Jul-2024

It led to a 41% increase in walking speed compared to traditional prosthetics

Lab-grown brain cells are now learning to control robots

Lab-grown brain cells are now learning to control robots

New Atlas - 30-Jun-2024

This could revolutionize robotics and lead to advances in medicine

Paradromics’ brain implant gears up for human trials in 2025

Paradromics’ brain implant gears up for human trials in 2025

CNBC - 21-Jun-2024

Novel brain implant technology aimed at helping patients with speech loss

Bionic eye trial shows promising long-term results in restoring vision

Bionic eye trial shows promising long-term results in restoring vision

Insight Ophthalmic News - 19-Jun-2024

Significant improvements in navigation, object location, and daily activities

Artificial lymph node activates immune cells and boosts cancer treatment in mice

Artificial lymph node activates immune cells and boosts cancer treatment in mice

Johns Hopkins Medicine - 06-Jun-2024

This approach is a simpler alternative to existing cell therapies for cancer

Artificial cornea successfully restores sight in a 91-year-old man

Artificial cornea successfully restores sight in a 91-year-old man

Independent - 04-Jun-2024

This eliminates the need for human donors and reduces waiting times

AI-powered brain implant restores bilingual communication in stroke survivor

AI-powered brain implant restores bilingual communication in stroke survivor

NBC News - 29-May-2024

Potential to restore communication in multilingual individuals with paralysis

Paralyzed patient regains digital control with Neuralink's implant, but technical issues persist

Paralyzed patient regains digital control with Neuralink's implant, but technical issues persist

Futurism - 18-May-2024

Loose wires caused setbacks, prompting a search for a second volunteer for testing

AI can analyze worker movements to recommend exoskeleton suits & reduce physical strain

AI can analyze worker movements to recommend exoskeleton suits & reduce physical strain

BBC - 08-May-2024

Technology also raises concerns about job displacement in other fields

Rice University creates tiny wireless brain stimulator for revolutionary treatments

Rice University creates tiny wireless brain stimulator for revolutionary treatments

Rice University - 12-Apr-2024

This device offers a less invasive, patient-controlled alternative for mental health care

Artificial pancreas technology approved to improve type 1 diabetes management in England

Artificial pancreas technology approved to improve type 1 diabetes management in England

BBC - 02-Apr-2024

Technology automates insulin delivery, offering better blood sugar control

Tech-funded Enhanced Games will allow athletes to openly use performance-enhancing drugs

Tech-funded Enhanced Games will allow athletes to openly use performance-enhancing drugs

BBC - 28-Mar-2024

The controversial new sporting event sparks debates about ethics and safety

Paralyzed man plays chess online using Neuralink brain chip implant

Paralyzed man plays chess online using Neuralink brain chip implant

BBC - 21-Mar-2024

Brain-computer interface tech allows patient to control computer cursor with mind


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