Prostheses News
Neuralink advances brain implant to control robotic arm
pharmaphorum - 28-Nov-2024
Paving the way for greater independence in patients with paralysis
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...Breakthrough retina implant restores vision in blind patients
MassDevice - 22-Oct-2024
Early trial results show restored vision in age-related macular degeneration
Read more...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
Read more...AI and 3D printer creates natural prosthetic eyes in less time
New Scientist - 27-Feb-2024
Novel method for natural-looking eyes, offering comfort and wider access
Read more...Atom limbs' AI-powered bionic arm that feel and respond like your own
BBC - 23-Feb-2024
Early trials promise natural movement, control and sense of touch; however, cost concerns remain
Read more...Missing a hand doesn't mean missing touch, thanks to the bionic sensation tech
Interesting Engineering - 09-Feb-2024
The tech could change lives by letting amputees interact with the world effortlessly
Read more...Bionic breast project restores touch and sensibility for mastectomy survivors
The University of Chicago - 07-Nov-2023
Restoring touch and confidence with a revolutionary medical breakthrough
Read more...Bionic hand breakthrough could give amputees back their sense of touch
Independent - 11-Oct-2023
Prosthetic hand connects to the nervous system, offering a new lease on life
Read more...Touch-sensitive glove and armband could enhance prosthetic users' lives
University Of Bath - 17-Aug-2023
It features customisable settings and will undergo real-world testing
Read more...Patient in the UK receives world's first 3D-printed prosthetic eye
Interesting Engineering - 25-Nov-2021
Fits perfectly in the eye socket and looks realistic than alternatives
Read more...Sense of touch improved performance of a robotic arm
Medgadget - 21-May-2021
Brain implants enabled sensory and motor feedback to robotic arm, resembling human abilities
Read more...Trained robotic prosthetics benefit more than just walking
IEEE Spectrum - 23-Apr-2021
Brain-controlled robot ankle achieved better stability & coordination with physical therapy
Read more...Bionic touch fails to shift location of subjective sensation to sensor position
DT Next - 28-Dec-2020
Neural electrodes didn't offer precise sensation; posing challenges for prosthetics
Read more...The first man to control his prosthetic arms with mind
Interesting Engineering - 14-Dec-2020
AI allowed a man with quadriplegia control both his robotic arms at the same time
Read more...Electronic skin that can react to pain, temperature & pressure
Nano Magazine - 02-Sep-2020
Step forward towards better prosthetics, intelligent robotics and skin grafts
Read more...Brain-controlled prosthetic arm offers natural movement for amputees
Digital Trends - 09-Jan-2020
FDA approval is pending, but the arm could soon help many amputees regain function
Read more...Prosthetics with sensors are superior to conventional prosthetics
New Scientist - 02-Oct-2019
More likely to climb stairs faster and walk over obstacles safely
Read more...Robotic hand can help amputees feel again
Guardian - 24-Jul-2019
Fully functional prosthetics are closer to becoming a reality
Read more...Third arm controlled with thoughts
ZDNet - 26-Jul-2018
A robotic arm controlled by brain signals translated with an special wearable device
Read more...What would you do with an extra thumb?
The Verge - 06-Jul-2018
A Bluetooth robotic third thumb may be useful as a body extension
Read more...Realistic Skin Made for Bionic Limbs
Business Insider - 16-Jun-2018
Touch Bionics is working on silicon prosthetic skin called “living skin”
Read more...Open Bionics releases affordable 3D printed bionic arm
Internet Of Business - 24-Apr-2018
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