New 'e-dermis' brings sense of touch, pain to prosthetic hands
Amputees often experience the sensation of a "phantom limb"—a feeling that a missing body part is still there.
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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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By vibrating the muscles, engineers produce a better prosthetic hand
Consider for a moment the welter of unconscious judgments and adjustments you make every time your hand reaches for an object—say, a tall drink of water. Eyes, muscles, brain and digits coordinate with exquisite speed and ...
Mar 16, 2018
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Amputee controls individual prosthetic fingers via ultrasound technology
Luke Skywalker's bionic hand is a step closer to reality for amputees in this galaxy. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created an ultrasonic sensor that allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic ...
Dec 12, 2017
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Mobius Bionics accepting names of people interested in LUKE arm
(Tech Xplore)—A company is planning to bring a groundbreaking prosthetic arm to market later this year. The news is that Manchester, New Hampshire-based Mobius Bionics is preparing the LUKE Prosthetic Arm for launch this ...
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Students design force-testing device for makers of children's 3-D printed prosthetics
Those who make 3-D printed prosthetic hands may come to rely on a printed palm Rice University students developed to help ensure that children get the most out of the devices.
Apr 13, 2016
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