Under-scalp brain implant could help restore lost senses
New Atlas - 29-Dec-2025A wireless light-based implant lets the brain learn new sensory signals without invasive surgery
Prostheses News
Bionic knee connects to muscle and bone for natural movement
Live Science - 17-Jul-2025Tissue-integrated prosthesis boosts mobility and body ownership in above-knee amputees
A new robot arm can work even when not connected to the body
Independent - 10-Apr-2025It’s faster, stronger, lighter than others, and made with help from real amputees
Bionic breakthrough: A prosthetic hand that feels and adapts like a human
Johns Hopkins Medicine - 05-Mar-2025Scientists at Johns Hopkins have developed a hybrid robotic hand with advanced touch sensors
Brain implants restore touch for amputees using prosthetic arms
Interesting Engineering - 16-Jan-2025Improved designs help feel textures and adjust grip like real hands
Neuralink advances brain implant to control robotic arm
pharmaphorum - 28-Nov-2024Paving the way for greater independence in patients with paralysis
Open Bionics has secured £600,000 in funding funding for accessible prosthetics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - 12-Nov-2024Through the NHS, Open Bionics provides its prosthetics to eligible patients across the UK
Cybathlon 2024: showcasing next-gen assistive tech in Switzerland
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) - 27-Oct-2024Innovative devices compete globally to redefine disability support
Breakthrough retina implant restores vision in blind patients
MassDevice - 22-Oct-2024Early trial results show restored vision in age-related macular degeneration
Brain-controlled bionic leg improves walking speed and navigation for amputees
The Guardian - 01-Jul-2024It led to a 41% increase in walking speed compared to traditional prosthetics
Open Bionics' 3D printed prosthetic hand restores grip for amputee
BBC - 12-Jun-2024Bionic device offers comfort, function, and freedom for everyday use
AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time
New Scientist - 27-Feb-2024Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access
Atom limbs' AI-powered bionic arm that feel and respond like your own
BBC - 23-Feb-2024Early trials promise natural movement, control and sense of touch; however, cost concerns remain
Missing a hand doesn't mean missing touch, thanks to the bionic sensation tech
Interesting Engineering - 09-Feb-2024The tech could change lives by letting amputees interact with the world effortlessly
Bionic breast project restores touch and sensibility for mastectomy survivors
The University of Chicago - 07-Nov-2023Restoring touch and confidence with a revolutionary medical breakthrough
Bionic hand breakthrough could give amputees back their sense of touch
Independent - 11-Oct-2023Prosthetic hand connects to the nervous system, offering a new lease on life
Touch-sensitive glove and armband could enhance prosthetic users' lives
University Of Bath - 17-Aug-2023It features customisable settings and will undergo real-world testing
Scientists built a functional human tendon using 3D cryobioprinting
3D Printing Industry - 07-Feb-2022A breakthrough technique to print complex tissues that can be stored for later use
Patient in the UK receives world's first 3D-printed prosthetic eye
Interesting Engineering - 25-Nov-2021Fits perfectly in the eye socket and looks realistic than alternatives
Sense of touch improved performance of a robotic arm
Medgadget - 21-May-2021Brain implants enabled sensory and motor feedback to robotic arm, resembling human abilities
A 3D-printed Third Thumb allows more functional activities with one hand
University College London (UCL) - 20-May-2021Revolutionary wireless prosthetic thumb with effective adapatability in the brain
Trained robotic prosthetics benefit more than just walking
IEEE Spectrum - 23-Apr-2021Brain-controlled robot ankle achieved better stability & coordination with physical therapy
Bionic touch fails to shift location of subjective sensation to sensor position
DT Next - 28-Dec-2020Neural electrodes didn't offer precise sensation; posing challenges for prosthetics
The first man to control his prosthetic arms with mind
Interesting Engineering - 14-Dec-2020AI allowed a man with quadriplegia control both his robotic arms at the same time
Electronic skin that can react to pain, temperature & pressure
Nano Magazine - 02-Sep-2020Step forward towards better prosthetics, intelligent robotics and skin grafts
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