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Oxford researchers develop new breath-driven prosthetic hands
The new air-powered hand provides a lightweight, low-maintenance and easy-to-use body-powered prosthetic option where cost is a concern.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 15, 2022


New technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
researchers have developed a more accurate, less invasive technology that allows amputees to move a robotic arm using their brain signals.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2022


Gamechanging armband helps users of prosthetic hands to ‘get a grip’
Researchers design first-of-its-kind multichannel soft robotic armband that conveys artificial sensations of touch.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 14, 2022


Stretchable pressure sensor could lead to better robotics and prosthetics
Researchers have found a way to address this issue and have designed a new pressure sensor that can be stretched up to 50 percent.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 26, 2021


The Helping Hand Project engineers prosthetic hands for children with upper limb differences
Helping Hand Project is composed of students who work to design and 3D print prosthetic hands for children who have upper limb differences.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021


Robotic third eye helps wearers to navigate the world
Industrial design student Minwook Paeng has created a robotic Third Eye that is fixed to the forehead and looks out for obstacles.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2021


Inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control
Prosthetic enables a wide range of daily activities, such as zipping a suitcase, shaking hands, and petting a cat.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 17, 2021


A 3D-printed soft robotic hand that can play Nintendo
A team of researchers from the University of Maryland has 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo's Super Mario
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021


A helping hand: Spanish inventor crafts 3D-printed, prosthetic arms
Born without the lower part of his left arm, eight-year old Juan Moyolema was thrilled to receive a new hand
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021


Indian Startup Builds Lightweight Bionic Hand At 1/10 The Cost
Makers Hive, a Hyderabad-based assistive technology startup, has developed the KalArm, a 3D printed, lightweight and affordable bionic arm
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021
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