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
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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
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
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
Brain-controlled prosthetic arm offers natural movement for amputees
Digital Trends - 09-Jan-2020FDA approval is pending, but the arm could soon help many amputees regain function
Prosthetics with sensors are superior to conventional prosthetics
New Scientist - 02-Oct-2019More likely to climb stairs faster and walk over obstacles safely
Robotic hand can help amputees feel again
Guardian - 24-Jul-2019Fully functional prosthetics are closer to becoming a reality
Third arm controlled with thoughts
ZDNet - 26-Jul-2018A robotic arm controlled by brain signals translated with an special wearable device
What would you do with an extra thumb?
The Verge - 06-Jul-2018A Bluetooth robotic third thumb may be useful as a body extension
Realistic Skin Made for Bionic Limbs
Business Insider - 16-Jun-2018Touch Bionics is working on silicon prosthetic skin called “living skin”
Lighter, cheaper robotic hand grabs more like the real deal
CNET - 10-May-2018Cost and weight are critical factors for the wider adoption of bionic hands.
Open Bionics releases affordable 3D printed bionic arm
Internet Of Business - 24-Apr-2018Open Bionics releasing £5,000 multi-grip bionic arm.
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