Researchers develop e-skin to give robots and prosthetics a sense of touch
Unique sensor system responds 1,000 times faster than the human sense of touch, the fastest ever achieved for an e-skin
Jul 18, 2019
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3-D printed prosthetic hand can guess how people play 'rock, paper, scissors'
A new 3-D-printed prosthetic hand can learn the wearers' movement patterns to help amputee patients perform daily tasks, reports a study published this week in Science Robotics.
Jun 27, 2019
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A prosthetic foot that tackles tough terrain
Taking on a hiking trail or a cobblestone street with a prosthetic leg is a risky proposition—it's possible, but even in relatively easy terrain, people who use prostheses to walk are more likely to fall than others. Now, ...
May 30, 2019
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Improving 3-D-printed prosthetics and integrating electronic sensors
With the growth of 3-D printing, it's entirely possible to 3-D print your own prosthetic from models found in open-source databases.
Apr 4, 2019
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Reinforcement learning expedites 'tuning' of robotic prosthetics
Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina and Arizona State University have developed an intelligent system for "tuning" powered prosthetic knees, allowing patients to walk comfortably ...
Jan 17, 2019
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Self-learning bionic hand could spark 'new generation' of prosthetic limbs
The new prosthetic hand interprets muscular signals from brain activity with machine learning to make movements more natural.
Jul 3, 2018
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Low-cost prosthetic foot mimics natural walking
Prosthetic limb technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, giving amputees a range of bionic options, including artificial knees controlled by microchips, sensor-laden feet driven by artificial intelligence, and robotic ...
Jun 27, 2018
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'Smart' prosthetic ankle takes fear out of rough terrain, stairs
It's virtually impossible to know Mike Sasser's left leg is a prosthetic one—after a decade of practice, he moves surely and swiftly through his busy days as a consultant and father.
Jun 26, 2018
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New tech may make prosthetic hands easier for patients to use
Researchers have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands. The work relies on computer models that closely mimic the behavior of the natural structures in ...
May 22, 2018
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Prosthetic arms can provide controlled sensory feedback, study finds
Losing an arm doesn't have to mean losing all sense of touch, thanks to prosthetic arms that stimulate nerves with mild electrical feedback.
Apr 27, 2018
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