New “Biohybrid” Neural Implant Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their…
Prosthetics News
A New Dawn for Prosthetics: Engineers Light the Way To Nerve-Operated Prosthetics of the Future
A multidisciplinary UNSW team has discovered a method to transform nerve impulses into light, paving the way for more scalable brain implants. University of New…
Advanced New Sensors Could Transform Prosthetics and Robotic Limbs
A pioneering project to develop advanced pressure sensors for use in robotic systems could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs. The innovative research project aspires to…
Making Mind Reading Possible: Invention Allows Amputees To Control a Robotic Arm With Their Mind
A University of Minnesota research team has made mind-reading possible through the use of electronics and AI. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities…
First Successful Implantation of Revolutionary Artificial Vision Brain Implant
While there is currently no cure for blindness, a first-of-its-kind artificial vision system has undergone its first successful implantation, bringing with it the potential to…
Bionic Eyes: Developing the Next Generation of Artificial Vision Aids
A new technology solution that will provide low-power systems for use in bionic eyes, has been jointly developed by academics from the Harbin Institute of…
New Cyber Protections Against Stealthy “Logic Bombs” Targeting 3D Printed Drones, Prostheses and Medical Devices
Cyber attackers could target 3D printed objects in health care, aerospace, and other fields. Cybersecurity researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the Georgia Institute of…
MIT Student Designs Novel Prosthetics and Seeks To Inspire Others To Pursue Engineering
Making Her Way Through MIT Graduate student Lucy Du designs novel prosthetics and seeks to inspire others to pursue engineering. Lucy Du, a doctoral student…
Low-Cost, Inflatable Bionic 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. For the more than 5 million…
Microwire Array Brings Silicon Computing Power to Brain Research and Prosthetics
A new device enables researchers to observe hundreds of neurons in the brain in real-time. The system is based on modified silicon chips from cameras,…
Soft, Flexible Artificial Skin Produces a Realistic Sense of Touch [Video]
EPFL scientists have developed a soft artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and – thanks to a sophisticated self-sensing mechanism – has the potential to…
Incredible Electronic Glove Offers ‘Human-Like’ Features for Prosthetic Hand Users [Video]
Sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls has the ability to sense pressure, temperature, and hydration using electronic chips sending sensory data through wristwatch. People with…
Researchers Lay the Groundwork for Touch-Sensitive Prosthetic Limbs
Researchers are working to create a modular, artificial upper limb that will restore natural motor control and sensation in amputees. New research at the University…
Prosthetic Retina Are Experimentally Able to Restore Sight in Mice
Neuroscientists have been able to create a prosthetic retina that was able to partially restore sight to blind mice. The device could be eventually adapted…
Researchers Focus on Development of Neural Control of Prosthetics for Amputees
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are focusing on the development of biomaterials and peripheral nerves at the interface site between the nervous system and where…
