Robotics
For people with amputation who have prosthetic limbs, one of the greatest challenges is controlling the prosthesis so that it moves the same way a natural limb would. Most prosthetic limbs are controlled using electromyography, ...
Aug 18, 2021
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Robotics
Getting robots to do things isn't easy: usually scientists have to either explicitly program them or get them to understand how humans communicate via language.
Jun 20, 2018
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Robotics
Wearable robotics promise to help older people retain their mobility and paraplegic patients regain theirs. They could help make humans stronger and faster. But, so far, they're not great at keeping people from falling.
Feb 15, 2023
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Robotics
As people age, they gradually lose muscle strength in their arms and legs, making it difficult for them to participate in leisure activities such as hiking and traveling, and they often need to rely on assistive devices such ...
Jan 19, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
If there's one familiar sound whenever a volunteer tries out an interactive device that uses electrical muscle stimulation, it is probably laughter. Even for experienced users of the technology, the sensation of a machine ...
Jul 29, 2019
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Engineering
There's hope for a better life for people who've lost an arm or leg, thanks to new research funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense.
Nov 15, 2017
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