New soft robotic shorts for effortless walking and jogging

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

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

New funding powers AI-driven implants to revolutionize neurological care

Cybathlon 2024: showcasing next-gen assistive tech in Switzerland

Innovative devices compete globally to redefine disability support

Breakthrough retina implant restores vision in blind patients

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

CorTec receives green light for brain implant trials in the USA

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

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

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

Future uses include controlling robotic devices and improving communication

Neuralink solves brain implant issue, improving device functionality

The second patient successfully used the device for design and gaming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lab-grown brain cells are now learning to control robots

This could revolutionize robotics and lead to advances in medicine

Paradromics’ brain implant gears up for human trials in 2025

Novel brain implant technology aimed at helping patients with speech loss

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

Significant improvements in navigation, object location, and daily activities

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

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

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

This eliminates the need for human donors and reduces waiting times

AI-powered brain implant restores bilingual communication in stroke survivor

Potential to restore communication in multilingual individuals with paralysis

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

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

Technology also raises concerns about job displacement in other fields

Rice University creates tiny wireless brain stimulator for revolutionary treatments

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

Technology automates insulin delivery, offering better blood sugar control

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

The controversial new sporting event sparks debates about ethics and safety

Paralyzed man plays chess online using Neuralink brain chip implant

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

AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time

Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access

Atom limbs' AI-powered bionic arm that feel and respond like your own

Early trials promise natural movement, control and sense of touch; however, cost concerns remain

A computer mouse can be controlled with the mind using Neuralink's device, says Elon Musk

Despite Musk's claims, there's not much information, which raises concerns

Spacegoods' mushroom powders to improve mood, energy, and sleep

All-natural ingredients to positively impact health and mental wellbeing

FDA approves robotic exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries to walk again

This approval brings new hope and opens doors for better rehab

Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans

Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments

Missing a hand doesn't mean missing touch, thanks to the bionic sensation tech

The tech could change lives by letting amputees interact with the world effortlessly

New questions emerge about where and how to use brain tech safely and fairly

The tech expands beyond medicine, demanding new oversight

A woman with both epilepsy and OCD saw life-changing results with a brain chip

Now, she lives alone, does things she couldn't before, and feels free

Microneedle adhesive patch enhances human-machine interaction

New wearable tech unlocks a future of effortless body movement with robotic exoskeletons

Elon Musk's company Neuralink implanted its first wireless brain chip in a person

The chip has the potential to significantly benefit individuals with paralysis

Soft brain implant records single neuron activity for months

It's much softer than older implants, making it less likely to hurt the brain

Synchron's BCI device offers new hope for communication in paralyzed patients

Non-invasive neural device leads via blood vessel while Neuralink awaits human trials

Easy-to-use robotic third arm can supercharge your productivity

Mind-machine interface lets you control an extra limb with breathing and eye movements

Bionic breast project restores touch and sensibility for mastectomy survivors

Restoring touch and confidence with a revolutionary medical breakthrough

Arctop raises $10 million for brain decoding software to boost human potential

Platform decodes brain signals, enabling thousands of applications

French artificial heart maker CARMAT receives a financial boost

Aims to reach an annual production capacity of 500 artificial hearts

Bionic hand breakthrough could give amputees back their sense of touch

Prosthetic hand connects to the nervous system, offering a new lease on life

Precision Neuroscience's brain implant earns FDA breakthrough recognition

Implant bringing new hope to people with neurological conditions

Sonera secures $11M investment for revolutionary neural sensing chip technology

Technology can successfully measure muscle activity, brain waves, and more

Touch-sensitive glove and armband could enhance prosthetic users' lives

It features customisable settings and will undergo real-world testing

New in-ear bioelectronic device could revolutionize brain-computer interface system

SpiralE helps advance user-friendly neuroscience applications and regenerative medicine in the future

Neuralink's brain implant gets $280M in funding, eyes clinical trials

FDA approves Neuralink's brain implant, patients can now sign up for trials

Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks

Users might mistake the increased motivation and time spent on tasks as a sign of improved performance

FDA grants approval for Neuralink to proceed with human trials

Neuralink's implants will still require extensive testing to overcome technical and ethical issues

3D-printed Electronics for Medical and Technical Applications

Study demonstrates feasibility of conducting polymer-based structures as integrated electronics for medical applications

Synchron’s brain implant that helps turn thoughts into text

Stentrode is an endovascular electrode array implanted through the blood vessels

GPT-3 and similar AI models can generate speech, using brain implants at a record-breaking speed

The ultimate goal is to restore rapid communications to people who can no longer speak

Smart contact lens setback: Mojo Vision pivots to MicroLED displays

MicroLED tech could revolutionize the display industry but is still in its early stages of development

CMU array to treat neurological disorders potentially

Microelectrode array (MEA) is 3D-printed at the nanoscale, for individual neurological treatment

Detection and production of dopamine as a response mechanism by artificial neuron

Brain-machine interface that can communicate through chemically mediated signals

CARMAT raised €40.5 million - set to resume the artificial heart production

Aeson could prolong lives of patients awaiting a human heart transplant

Mojo Vision announces new industry-leading prototype for eye-controlled AR-enabled contact lens

Throwing away the augmented-reality headsets would really open up a new world of opportunities

Brain implant allows fully paralysed patient to spell words and phrases

Communication is slow at one letter per minute but further developments may improve the pace

New flexible microneedle array records electrical signals from a large portion of the brain

Advancement in brain-computer interface technology to control external devices using mind

Lights go off for people with obsolete Second Sight retinal implants

No promised upgrades, and no vision at all for some recipients

Phoenix 99 bionic eye shows promise in restoring vision in patients

Early trials on sheeps show success in bypassing damaged retina cells

Synchron gets investment from Neuralink cofounder

Appears to be ahead in the race as already started human trials

Medgadget interviews Blackrock Neurotech's Chairman about thought-to-text BCI

The latest application of its NeuroPort Array that can also restore movement, touch and hearing

Patient in the UK receives world's first 3D-printed prosthetic eye

Fits perfectly in the eye socket and looks realistic than alternatives

New study shows high potential for restoring functional vision in the blind

Transferring information to the visual cortex of blind is a dream come true

New dental implants for bacterial contamination and tissue integration

BTO exhibits superior biocompatibility toward human gingival fibroblasts

Mojo lens overlays content onto real world without disturbing your vision

Smart lenses of the future: Mojo aims to assist in better vision using AR technology

A tiny brain implant restores sense of touch, even in fingertips

Through stimulating deeper parts of brain, patients can feel and control their limbs

Synchron helps paralysed patients control digital devices with thoughts alone

Implantable brain computer interface received FDA approval for human trials in US

Exoskeletons may not serve the purpose in protecting workers from injuries

Additional mental strain imposed stress on lower back, negating the benefits of exoskeleton

Translation of brain signals from a paralyzed patient into text by machine learning

Neuroprosthesis provides natural communication for people who cannot talk

Clinical experience in artificial heart with autoregulation of blood flow

New heart replacement therapy for patients with end-stage biventricular failure

Tiny carbon fiber electrode records precise neural signals in rats

Novel brain implant that last years without damaging tissues

AI-enabled cockroach tracks human survivors in search and rescue missions

Long way to go, but living cockroach might save your life one day

Certified NeuroKey BCI enables communication in neurological patients

With the neural signal processing software by Wyss Center, home use of BCI is now closer to reality

Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons wave goodbye to wheelchairs

Exercise rehab using exoskeletons improved walking & cognition in multiple sclerosis patients

Sense of touch improved performance of a robotic arm

Brain implants enabled sensory and motor feedback to robotic arm, resembling human abilities

Biohacker Ari Rastegar is only 5 years old biologically

Stem cell therapies, meditation in hyperbaric chamber are few of his extreme health practices

A 3D-printed Third Thumb allows more functional activities with one hand

Revolutionary wireless prosthetic thumb with effective adapatability in the brain

Blackrock Neurotech receives $10m funding from Peter Thiel

New competitor for Neuralink's brain implant, streamlining solution for neurological disorders

Mind-writing computer device allows the paralyzed to type faster

Brain-Computer Interface decodes handwritten thoughts to text, needs a few tweaks before clinical use

Tiny cordless implant using light helped mice to socialize

Breakthrough in optogenetics - a wireless device activates neurons to bond social interactions

Softest brain implants molded and injected using sugar

New super-soft silicon implants can reduce tissue damage & last for a very long time

FDA approved first brain-computer interface stroke recovery device

Neurolutions' robot exoskeleton improves recovery from disability in stroke patients

Soft and flexible electrodes monitor neural activity in humans

First-of-its-kind implantable electrodes work without damaging brain tissue

Trained robotic prosthetics benefit more than just walking

Brain-controlled robot ankle achieved better stability & coordination with physical therapy

Functional ultrasound imaging decodes your brain intentions

Records changes in blood flow to detect brain activity - alternative to invasive brain interface tools

Stretchable bioelectronics with silver hydrogel composite

Electrically conductive, flexible hydrogels to open the door for wearable electronics and soft robots

Microdosing high can be experienced even without a real drug

Placebos and microdoses of psychedelic drugs showed similar signs, but need objective evidence

Bionic eye implant will restore vision to the blind

Medical Research Future Fund Grants AU $1M to progress vision processing software

The Naked Scientists interviewed a biohacker, Josiah Zayner

Sums up his thoughts on self-experimentation in the process of turning into superhuman himself.

Brain implants may restore movement in stroke survivors

Early trials of robotic brace coupled with brain implants to improve mobility of stroke patients

Smartphone connected brain implant changes your mood in an instant!

Tiny brain implants controlled by mobile app provide insights to brain research

Wireless brain communication could soon be a reality

Post-demo on rodents, researchers to begin brain-brain communication in humans

Brain-machine interface combined with robotics to help stroke survivors

Able to read brain intentions and improve arm movements in stroke patients

Bionic touch fails to shift location of subjective sensation to sensor position

Neural electrodes didn't offer precise sensation; posing challenges for prosthetics

Group of Russian biohackers perform the first human plasma dilution

Results aren't published in any journal but might be the first step towards more human studies

The first man to control his prosthetic arms with mind

AI allowed a man with quadriplegia control both his robotic arms at the same time

Cray X exoskeleton built to develop health & work productivity

German Bionic raises $20M fund in Series A to develop its exoskeleton technology

Injectable nanoparticles that enhance vision in mice

Might help the army with night vision & even treat people with colour blindness

Nanobarcodes could be used to label individual living cells

Could there be a day when you don't own all the cells in your body?

A visual prosthesis to help blind people

Will stimulate the visual cortex to perceive light and create images

Scientists connect brains and computers through veins

A less invasive approach of brain-computer interface than Neuralink

A potential therapy for blinding retinal diseases

Researchers engineer novel protein that restores vision in blind mice via gene therapy

New way to rebuild cartilage tissue for fixing injuries

Cartilage tissue engineered using magnetic field and hydrogels

Electronic blood vessels could replace damaged arteries

Not just replacing, but enhancing - could include sensors and drug reservoirs

Meet Kris Gethin - a Welsh biohacker

From coffee enemas to pants blocking EMF radiation - his routine is straight out of a sci fi movie

Ethical challenges for human augmentation technology

Advancement in human augmentation doubts human safety and equality

Electronic skin that can react to pain, temperature & pressure

Step forward towards better prosthetics, intelligent robotics and skin grafts

Professor defends "mediocre neuroscience" assessment of Neuralink demo

You need entrepreneurs, engineers and academics to make sustainable progress

New language learning in adults possible with nerve stimulation

Non-invasive ear device could soon help to better connect the world through speech

The first hydrogel that has mechanical properties of cartilage

Could someday replace just the damaged cartilage, instead of having to remove entire knee joint

Google acquires the Canadian smart glasses company North

Many tech giants are competing to dominate the mass market for smart glasses

Experts create nephron-like device that mimics kidney ion transport

Implantable artificial kidneys brought one step closer with this tech

Synthetic red blood cells function similarly to natural ones

Did not seem to cause any toxicity in mouse model

Artificial eye for visually impaired people, humanoid robots

Bionic eye could provide more pixels and wider spectrum than human vision

Blind people "see" the shapes of letters thanks to a new brain implant

Bypasses the eye and directly transmits signals from a camera to the brain

Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed

Kernel develops mind-reading helmets to enable people to communicate

Low cost and no surgery may make this an attractive alternative to Musk's Neuralink

Mojo Vision secures another $51M to develop its augmented reality contact lens

BBC was blown away at CES so let's hope this helps bring this "iPhone of wearables" to market

Piloting a drone using hand movements and gestures

Remote exploration and assistive personal robots will be a possibility

Brain-computer interface can help feel and move the hands in paralysed

This restores activities of daily living and reduces functional dependency

Exoskeleton glove for people with limited hand function and poor grip strength

A life changer for spinal cord injury patients, and potential for bionic human enhancement in future

Neural Matrix, the new brain implant projected to last six years

Promising tech for treating brain disorders successfully deployed in monkeys and rodents

HeroWear developed an incognito exosuit to ease back pain

Lightweight exoskeleton that takes 50 pounds of strain off your back when lifting

New brain implant for neural recording provides more data, less tissue damage

Thousands of single-neuron activities can be recorded as successfully tested in mice

Scientists can control target nerve cells in living nematodes

Until now there has been no way to control only a selected group of nerve cells

First time demo of artificial neurons communicating with real ones

Goal is to restore brain function to Parkinson’s, strokes, or epilepsy patients

Biomarkers and techniques in biohacking for longevity

Gray states biohacking is much beyond techniques and tests, rather more simple

Restoring sight by sending signals directly to the brain

Scientists still need to understand how long electrodes can last without degrading

"Cruelty-free" preclinical drug testing is possible

Body-on-Chips platform is created by connecting 10 organ-chips to mimic normal human blood flow

Treating the opioid epidemic

In future, would you program yourself to behave differently? To fight your animal instincts?

BBC's Lara Lewington gets hands on with Mojo Lens augmented vision (video)

Lara's verdict: "Wow, that is incredible"

Smart contact lenses are no longer science fiction technology

Only the one who wears the smart lens can see what's on the virtual display

Brain-controlled prosthetic arm offers natural movement for amputees

FDA approval is pending, but the arm could soon help many amputees regain function

New generation implantable devices to replace traditional medication

Advanced neural technologies to treat diseases and restore life expectancies

LEAF interview Greg Potter on tracking your health

If you are interested in your health, then don’t develop an unhealthy obsession about your health.

Artificial neurons implanted into the nervous system

Researchers could model live neurons in a computer program and mimic them with 94% accuracy

A big NO to nootropics - contain drugs that aren't approved by the FDA

Unacceptable move by the pharmaceutical industry - be cautious about their side effects

You don’t even need to have eyes for this bionic eye to work

Brain implant is composed of 60 electrodes which sit on the visual cortex

New wearable controlled entirely through brain waves

Nūrio can be used as an alert to mental status changes over time

A chip that stimulates the deep brain may help with opioid addiction

Could a similar chip help people be the person they really want to be?

Brain implant could be a valuable tool for people fighting opioid addiction

Implant produces electronic pulses to stimulate the body, same way as pacemakers

Pneumatic exoskeleton "Every Muscle Suit" reaches the public

A relief to your back at a more affordable price!

New device can "listen" to brain signals and turn them into words

Privacy concerns arise as technology giants fund similar research

Controlling prosthetic arms with the power of thought

Patient with quadriplegia can control prosthetic arms with a brain interface technology

Biohackers engaged in DYI gene therapy need to be more responsible

Injecting various experimental self-made therapies can be their undoing

Direct brain interface enables paralysed man to walk in exoskeleton

Obviously this is early steps, but with more research and computing power the results could be astounding

Prosthetics with sensors are superior to conventional prosthetics

More likely to climb stairs faster and walk over obstacles safely

Injectable night vision could be the future for soldiers in combat

Procedure can possibly replace their bulky goggles, as it is successful in mice trial

NeuroEM develops electromagnetic cap to fight Alzheimer's disease

Drugs don't work, but the MemorEM cap has shown mental and physical improvements

Revolutionizing wireless device for the people with impaired vision

Second Sight’s Orion device is not out of the lab and completely mobile

Customers report being deluded by Trusii water company

Many customers left with thousands of dollars debt for the machines that didn't even work

Brain implants could bring technological revolution

Paralysed people could walk using brain implants by 2040

Royal Society publishes report on neural interfaces

Ethical issues like privacy and fairness require careful consideration

Pirating a $7000 version of a million-dollar gene therapy

This could be beneficial if things go well, but dangerous otherwise

Electrical stimulation of specific brain regions of mice led to a new memory

“Memories, you’re talking about memories” - Deckard, Blade Runner 1982

Biohackers day routine

Biohacker has a strict routine, which is defined by minutes and has no day-offs or alterations

Nanoparticles gave mice night vision abilities

In the labs, nanoparticles were injected into the eyes of mice, behind their retinas

Zapping the brain to cure morbid obesity

May be the last option to save morbidly obese - already successful in mice

Should you pop in 'smart drugs' to get an upper hand

Nootropics might seem attractive to try but have side effects & a questionable efficacy

Prototype contact lenses use blinking movement to change focus

One step closer to futuristic contact lenses from sci-fi movies

Robotic hand can help amputees feel again

Fully functional prosthetics are closer to becoming a reality

Having amazing superhuman reflexes without feeling like a robot

EMS is able to trigger your muscles much faster than your brain can

Connecting human brains directly to computers

Technology will help to keep up with the rapid development of artificial intelligence

Vision has been partially restored of six blind people

This research can be revolutionary and life-changing for people with complete blindness

Biomimetic XoSoft to assist people with mobility impairments

Energy from user's movements are stored to support the user while walking

Telepathic communication is being tested by scientists

BrainNet is the first brain-to-brain network, a huge step for a telepathic communication discovery

Cyborgs are one step closer to become a reality

Developing intracellular electrophysiology could help in the understanding of electrogenic cells

Brainwave technology could dominate much of our formal education system by 2038

In the future people may have to get downloads in order to be competitive in the job market

Brain supplements do not work on healthy older adults

No convincing evidence to recommend dietary supplements for brain health

Potential performance-enhancing probiotic for the future

Certain gut bacterial species increase mouse treadmill duration by 13%

ReStore soft exoskeleton gets CE Mark clearance

Ideal system for stroke therapy in the clinic at a lower price

Brain-boosting supplements - real or fake?

Combination of nootropics may have beneficial effects on brain function

Non-invasive wearable device to record brain function and stimulate brain

May lead to better treatment options for neurodegenerative diseases

Clinical trials to test a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system

Fully automated diabetes care for people living with type 1 diabetes in the future

Biohacker who injected himself with CRISPR DNA is under investigation

Josiah Zayner is accused of practising medicine without a license

Brain foods can improve memory and cognition

These are the same foods that are good for your heart and blood vessels

Brain implant translates people's thoughts into speech

Text- and voice-free internet searches one step closer

UC Berkeley predicts Human Brain/Cloud Interface

Human and AIs could connect to global superbrain for collective thought

Turbocharging the brain with Klotho

Smart drugs will increase social disparity unless available to all

Surgeons supported by exoskeleton for long operation

More data to feed into an eventual fully-autonomous robotic surgeon

Ottobock launches sleeker lower limb weakness exoskeleton

Soon it will be no more unusual to see someone wearing an exoskeleton than it is someone with a walking stick

Brain chip could provide direct internet connection

People may pay to increase their intelligence within 5 years

Nanoparticles allow mice to see wider spectrum of colours

Would be intriguing to see flowers in UV light like some insects

New study method for decoding brain signals into speech

Speech BCI system: A future human-computer interaction technology

Graphene-based brain implant detects more activity than electrodes

Flexibility allows more recording sites and detection of low frequency activity

First wear - Samsung GEMS exoskeleton at CES

Mobility scooters may be a thing of the past

Ski and snowboard exoskeleton takes pressure off muscles and joints

Claims to let older skiers ski like they're 5 years younger

People "hacking" their biology

Cyborgnest company designed the electronic implant in hope to end "generation screen"

3 people play tetris together using brainwaves alone

A system allows individuals to communicate between each other using rudimentary signals guided by their own brainwaves

Advances in exoskeletons can help prevent workplace injuries soon

Industrial exoskeletons to lower physical workload and improve quality of worker's life

Can This Brain Implant Reverse Paralysis?

The NeuroLife is an experimental A.I-based method to reconnect the brain and body

What You Should Know Before Buying Nootropics

Nootropics are ineffective and sometimes dangerous drugs meant to boost brain power

Us + Invisible Interface = Superman?

Extended reality allows the development of “ready to hand” tools for more user-friendly software

LG adds an exoskeleton to its line of CLOi robots

This exoskeleton is a smart device designed to exert more limb strength

Cybord matches video to EEG activity

The Mnemo system may detect abnormal behavior by recording your mental state

BBC trialling speed-read technology

Spitz is developing a new method to optimize the delivery of news for smart watches

Third arm controlled with thoughts

A robotic arm controlled by brain signals translated with an special wearable device

Conjoined twins hint at brain interface

The thalamus may be the key for telepathic communication

What would you do with an extra thumb?

A Bluetooth robotic third thumb may be useful as a body extension

Comau Launches Spring-Based Exoskeleton

The MATE exoskeleton will provide movement support during daily activities

Realistic Skin Made for Bionic Limbs

Touch Bionics is working on silicon prosthetic skin called “living skin”

Gennaris bionic eye receives ethics approval

Vision Group recently was able to create enough devices to start human trials

Cyborgs: Living Cells In A Robotic Finger

Japanese researchers created a basic resin skeleton with incorporated functional living tissue

Developing the right material for brain implants

Silicon-based brain implants still need a lot of improvement but will work for now

FDA approves bionic pancreas for home-use study

iLet uses an algorithm to known when to deliver insulin, glucagon or a combination of both

DIT Gene Editing - Someone Is Going to Get Hurt

Decentralization of DNA editing techniques will lead to regulatory and public health problems

Lighter, cheaper robotic hand grabs more like the real deal

Cost and weight are critical factors for the wider adoption of bionic hands.

Lightning switches off woman’s brain implant

Lightning struck Slovenian woman's apartment affecting stimulation device.

Biohacker Aaron Traywick found dead in flotation tank

Aaron Traywick died last Sunday at the age of 28.

Biohackers navigating a world of wonder and potential peril

New gene-editing techniques aren’t restricted to rich corporations.

Open Bionics releases affordable 3D printed bionic arm

Open Bionics releasing £5,000 multi-grip bionic arm.

iBionics' Diamond Eye has 4x resolution of Argus II

iBionics is working to improve the effectiveness of vision-restoring technology.

Robotic exoskeleton analyses spine deformities

Dynamic exoskeleton measures the stiffness of the torso.

Bionic sphincter controller close to human trial phase

Precision Medical Devices have developed the Flow Control Device.

See what the bionic body of the future looks like

RS Components infographic of future medical technologies for our bodies.

My Brain Implant Made Me Do It

Deep brain stimulation sends electric impulses to specific targets in the brain.

Adding sense of presence to bionic limbs

Researchers have developed neural two-way interface that at reinnervation sites.

Pixium reports success with bionic vision system

Device has been implanted in three Age-related Macular Degeneration patients.

High-density, stretchable grid for neural recording and treatment

Soft, elastic, high-density stretchable electrode grid developed.

Would you hack your own body?

Putting a chip under your skin is similar to getting a piercing or tatto.

Low-cost EEG can reconstruct images of what you see

Machine learning algorithms digitally recreated faces shown to test subjects.

Artificial eye mimics blinking

University of Pennsylvania used human cells to build a model of the surface of the eye.

Flocks of nanorobots could form artificial muscles

DNA nanobots can already perform complex tasks.

Tiny Pumps Can Inject Drugs Directly Into the Brain

MIT has developed a tiny pump to be implanted into a patient’s brain.

Cyberdyne's Exoskeleton Receives FDA Approval

FDA has approved lower-body exoskeleton through licensed medical facilities.

Gene Therapy Trial to Restore Sight in Retinitis Pigmentosa

GenSight using gene therapy and a wearable device to restore sight in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.

Woman receives bionic hand with sense of touch

First bionic hand with a sense of touch that can be worn outside a laboratory.

The Future of Prosthetic Technology is Here

Prosthetics can be traced back to about 3,000 years ago in Egypt.

BrainExcell Announce New Natural Nootropic Stack

As a result of Ryan Maguires' two year work he created natural cognitive enhancers FOCUS and SLEEP, two stacks that aim to boost neurotransmitter production and signalling, helping to improve your brain’s overall performance.

Woman with artificial heart carries pump in backpack

Selwa Hussain is a second-ever person in Britain to be given an artificial heart.

Engineers Hack Cell Biology to Create 3-D Shapes from Living Tissue

Many of the complex folded shapes of mammalian body plans can be recreated with simple instructions.

Soft Gel Could Keep Artificial Organs Alive

University of Fribourg report a new bio-inspired power source.

Ultrasound prosthesis provides individual finger control

Georgia Institute of Technology has developed new prosthesis driven by ultrasound.

New Brain Interface Reveals Details on Visual System

Super-Nyquist density EEG captures higher spatial resolution than ever before.

Military tests brain implants that change your mood

DARPA is funding research into "mind control" chips.

Scientists Boost Human Memory With a Brain Implant

Memory prosthesis implanted in 20 volunteers with epilepsy.

Bioengineered robotic hand will sense touch

Sophisticated prostheses can mimic almost every hand motion.

What The Heck Are Nootropics? Everything You Need To Know

Answer: a controversial category of substances designed to enhance cognitive function.

Probe record activity of hundreds of neurons simultaneously

Neuropixels probes are similar to electrophysiology probes, but...

Biohacking humans is not wise

Interviewed by Buzzfeed for review of "The Odin" - but warnings ignored.

Bionic Implant to Restore Vision Enters Clinical Trials

Pixium Vision has received approval in France to start a clinical trial.

Meet Neurohacker Collective

Qualia mental enhancement supplement has been years in the making.

DIY artificial pancreas gains JDRF support

JDRF has announced a new initiative to provide funds for o build artificial pancreas (AP) systems under open protocols.

Biohacker Attempts To Edit His DNA With CRISPR

Josiah Zayner started self-experimenting with CRISPR in his garage.

Skin-tight exoskeleton lets users change direction

Robotic exoskeletons are often used for rehabilitation: they do your walking for you.

Wandercraft's exoskeleton uses dynamically controlled fall

Algorithmic frameworks are highly robust to perturbations.

First fully autonomous exoskeletons

Wandercraft's exoskeleton can help to solve psychological problems and eliminate many symptoms

3D-printed synthetic soft muscle can lift 1000x its weight

Artificial muscle is three times stronger than natural muscle.

Smart glove gives your hand bionic powers

The Portuguese company Nuada created smart gloves which helps you to improve our hand strength and coordination.

Blind Patients to Test Bionic Eye Brain Implants

The company, Second Sight, is launching a clinical trial for a brain implant designed to restore vision.

Human brain connected to the internet for the first time ever

Brainternet seeks to simplify a person’s understanding of their own brain and the brains of others

Should we embrace an enhanced future?

Do we all have the right to enhance our bodies as technology and pharmaceuticals will allow, or is that immoral?

Amazon's Alexa can now steer exoskeletons

Exoskeletons don't come cheap and they're not one size fits all.

Exoskeleton Adapts While It’s Worn

New approach improves endurance by lowering the wearer’s energy exertion.

DARPA to Develop Wireless Brain Interface

Neural Input-Output Bus (NIOB) project is to create an implantable, wireless, wideband brain-computer interface.

Meet the film-maker with the camera eye

Rob Spence is blind in one eye.

Brain implant turns 'loser' mice into aggressive fighters

In tube test the mice who shoves the most wins the dominance game.

When your body becomes eligible for an upgrade

What will happen when humans decide to become robots?

3D-printed silicone heart beats like the real thing

Single solid silicone structure using a 3D-printing, lost-wax casting technique.

Nootrobox is now HVMN

Will sell biohacking products beyond nootropics.

Swedes can use hand implant microchip as train ticket

A Swedish rail company is trialling letting passengers use biometric chips as tickets.

Robotic exoskeleton could help prevent falls in the elderly

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among the elderly.

Elon Musk wants to enhance us as superhuman cyborgs

Neuralink would allow for radically improved communication between people.

Artificial lungs in a backpack may free people with lung failure

Usual treatment is a large machine that pumps their blood through a gas exchanger to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

First nanoengineered retinal implant could regain functional vision

The nanowires provide higher resolution than anything achieved by other devices.

New brain implant design to restore vision to the blind

Until now, implanted electrodes eventually become useless, as scar tissue forms that degrades their electrical connection to brain cells.

Roam Robotics’ lightweight, inexpensive exoskeleton for the masses

Design made predominantly out of plastic and high-strength fabric.

Transhuman: A New Documentary on People Who Want to Live Forever

The transhumanist community is getting a new look at by News2Share founder and editor Ford Fischer. In a new documentary,

Scientists communicate with Locked-in patients

People with locked-in state cannot move a single muscle, but their brains are fully functional.

Heat-sensitive artificial skin mimics viper organ

Artificial skin can sense temperature changes.

Elon Musk Says “Maybe Next Month” About His Neural Lace Project

Hypothetical computer interface that would be injected into the brain.

Exosuit reduces energy needed to walk by 23%

The more assistance provided to the ankle joints, the more energy the wearers could save.

Artificial robotic heart muscles keep pigs alive after heart attacks

Existing mechanical pumps come with significant health risks including infections and causing blood clotting.

Low cost ‘brain-controlled’ telepresence robot (VIDEO)

Aubot’s Teleport telepresence robot can use the MindWave mind control interface.

This Robotic Suit Wants to Make Your Grandparents Superpowered

Superflex developing consumer-level approach to the exosuit – AKA powered clothing – lightweight and discreet.

A robotic hand with a human’s delicate sense of touch

Uses soft, stretchable optoelectronic sensors in the fingers to detect shape and texture.

Exoskeleton gives DC workers superhuman strength

Warehouse work is physically demanding – heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.

The next generation of brain implant is a teeny tiny coil

The micro coils make mind-controlled prosthetics easier to use.

First home brain implant lets locked-in woman communicate

Used at home in a person’s day-to-day life, without the need for doctors and engineers

First-time neurotechnology has restored locomotion in primates

An implant that beams instructions out of the brain, restores movement in paralysed primates

$100 million project to make intelligence-boosting brain implant

The company, Kernel, was launched earlier this year by entrepreneur Bryan Johnson.

New multi-million euro exoskeleton project

XoSoft project aimed at making a soft exoskeleton to help people with reduced mobility to move.

Paralysed man feels through robotic fingers (VIDEO)

Robotic arm connected directly to brain of paralysed 28-year-old man.

Hacking Our Senses Will Transform How We Experience the World

Advances in neuroscience and technology may soon give us more than 5 senses.

Self-adaptable electronic eyewear made driving easy and safe

Balance light levels while driving & tech might benefit other sectors too

Americans wary of enhancements to live longer and stronger

We may be on the cusp of living longer and stronger than any human being before us.

$160 million to develop artificial organs

Limited number of donors and organs have to be used within a matter of hours.

Man lives 555 days without a heart

9 years ago 25-year-old Stan Larkin suddenly collapsed with undiagnosed arrhythmogenic dysplasia.

Comfortable trousers or the latest exoskeleton?

Can provide self-reliance to the elderly and disabled with simple acts like walking up the stairs.

Cyber-Humans: Our Future With Machines

IEET interviews Dr Woodrow Barfield about his new book.

Hyundai’s Morning Walk robot tested in hospital

Device helps with ambulatory remedial rehabilitation.

FDA clears Parker’s Indego Exoskeleton

Approved for clinical and personal use in the United States.

Scientists create a cyborg rat that can escape a maze much faster

Just gave hints to help the maze runner, didn't control it

Brain Implant Will Let Amputees Move Individual Fingers On Prosthetics With Thoughts Alone

128 electrode sensors tested on epilepsy patient.

Consumer passive bionic device on its way

Spring Loaded Technology has launched an Indiegogo campaign.

Smart contact lenses for health monitoring

Electrically conductive contact lens host miniature computer displays, sensors to help monitor health

Bionic Eye to Begin Human Trials (VIDEO)

Signal from two cameras mounted in glasses is processed and converted real-time into stimulation of implant which is then interpretted as vision by the brain.

U.S. Military Plans Cyborg Soldiers with new DARPA Project

Implantable chip could connect their brains directly to computers.

New generation of artificial heart

Heart Mate 3 gives recipient a pulse and blood pressure.

Brain monitoring takes a leap out of the lab

Dry EEG sensors easier to apply than wet sensors.

Brain-to-Brain Communication in Action

Experiment 1: Inquirer sees dancing lights when respondent thinks the answer to question.

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Ekso Bionics acquires Garrett Brown’s arm technologies

Acquired the patented zeroG and X-Ar products.

Japan recognizes Cyberdyne’s robotic suit as medical device

First robotics device ever to secure such status in Japan

Development of an artificial kidney

National Institutes of Health has awarded a four-year, $6 million grant to investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) to develop an implantable artificial kidney.

HARMONY two-armed, robotic rehabilitation exoskeleton

Delivers full upper-body therapy on patients with limited motion in their arms and shoulders.

Assisted Finger Orthosis exoskeleton cast

Robotic exoskeleton for patients recovering from hand injuries.

Artificial Foam Heart Pumps Fluid

Researchers at Cornell University have designed a new type of stretchable “foam” material.

Optoelectrode probe reads and stimulates neurons simultaneously

Uses zinc oxide – an optically transparent semiconductor.

UCB create advanced exoskeleton for home and rehabilitative use

Phoenix exoskeleton designed for patients with stroke, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.

Robotic medical device could help millions

University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to develop a Wearable Robotic Object Manipulation Aid (W-ROMA).

Bionik starts production of ARKE GEN2

Lower-body exoskeleton has significantly smaller mechanics, improved battery density and power-to-weight ratio actuators.

Human moves prosthetic arm with direct brain interface

DARPA-sponsored researchers implant tiny micro-electrode arrays into brain cortex.

3D printed titanium sternum and rib cage (video)

Cancer patient needed sternum and part of rib cage replaced.

Exoskeleton control by thought alone

Former rugby player confined to a wheelchair and is reliant on a ventilator to help him breathe.

Exoskeleton designed especially for children

Marsi-bionics company create prototype bionic exoskeleton designed especially for children. Now turning to crowdfunding to develop further.

Bionic eye implant world first

Previously only tested on rare eye conditions Second Sight’s Argus II implant has now been successfully tested in a patient with dry age-related macular degeneration which affects around half a million people in the UK. This condition results in loss of c

Honda starts sales of Walking Assist Device

We’ve only just taught robots how to walk and they’re already teaching us!

ReWalk Robotics launches Personal Exoskeleton 6.0

Faster walking speed (up to 1.6 mph). Better fitting. Improved gait control.

UAE’s first artificial heart operation

Battery-powered bionic heart fitted to left ventricular. Pump can last up to 10 years but may suffer complications such as anti-coagulation and infection.

Argus II retinal implant trials successful

Bionic eye significantly better life for 89 percent of trial subjects in 3 year study.

Brain-to-text reconstructs spoken phrases

Early steps with a limited set of words in the dictionary. Brain activity decoded from pre-epilepsy surgey electrode implants.

Injectable electronics unfold to monitor brain activity

Macroporous mesh can be rolled up and injected with a syringe.

Brain-reading implant controls arm

“Two tiny sensors were implanted into his brain to monitor the activity of around 100 neurons.” – Imagine the control ability when its 100 sensors monitoring 5,000 neurons.

C-Brace computer-controlled leg brace helps people with partial paralysis

Bionic eye enables woman to see again (video)

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused patient to lose vision. No cure available.

Army evaluates DARPA’s futuristic soft exosuit

Melon headband measures electroencephalographic (EEG) activity in real time

Daewoo Shipbuilding pilots exoskeleton with 30kg lift capacity

Ekso bionic suit: Robotic exoskeleton helps people to walk again

Experimental brain implant can suppress seizures ‘in 0.8 seconds’