prosthetics Archives - MedicalView

Electronic sensors improve 3D-printed prosthetics

April 12, 2019

Researchers have made inroads in integrating electronic sensors with personalized 3D-printed prosthetics — a development that could one day lead to more affordable electric-powered prosthetics. ... Continue reading

3D printing5 min read

Bionic hand restores the sense of where the hand is

February 27, 2019

Researchers have developed a next-generation bionic hand that allows amputees to regain their proprioception.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics3 min read

First sentient hand prosthesis implanted

February 11, 2019

A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous hand prosthesis. ... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics4 min read

AI expedites ‘tuning’ of robotic prosthetics

January 28, 2019

Researchershave developed an intelligent system for "tuning" powered prosthetic knees, allowing patients to walk comfortably with the prosthetic device in minutes.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics4 min read

After amputation: Bionic reconstruction of muscles

January 14, 2019

Bionic reconstruction: Researchers showed that after amputation of a hand, muscles can be repurposed using nerve transfers.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics2 min read

This prosthetic arm decodes phantom limb movements

December 9, 2018

Researchers have developed a prototype capable of detecting the mobility of a phantom limb and activating a prosthetic arm. ... Continue reading

Tech/IT4 min read

Artificial joint restores wrist-like movements

December 7, 2018

A new artificial joint restores important wrist-like movements to forearm amputees, something which could dramatically improve their quality of life. ... Continue reading

Tech/IT4 min read

Bringing artificial limbs to patients who need them

November 25, 2018

"A prosthetic limb can be a highly personal treatment for a patient. We want patients to have access to artificial limbs that they will actually use."... Continue reading

Tech/IT6 min read

Nerve-on-a-chip improves neuroprosthetics

November 4, 2018

Scientists have developed a miniaturized electronic platform for the stimulation and recording of peripheral nerve fibers-on-a-chip. By modulating and rapidly recording nerve activity with a high signal-to-noise ratio, the platform paves the way to using chips to improve neuroprosthetic designs. ... Continue reading

Tech/IT3 min read

Building brain-controlled prosthetic limbs

October 21, 2018

Neuroscience researchers University of Chicago receive $3.4 million NIH grant to develop brain-controlled prosthetic limbs.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics3 min read

These 3D printed devices remember how they were used

October 15, 2018

Enginners have developed 3D printed assistive technology that can track and store their use — without using batteries or electronics.... Continue reading

3D printing5 min read

Spray coated tactile sensor for robots and prosthetics

October 7, 2018

Robots will be able to conduct a wide variety of tasks as well as humans if they can be given tactile sensing capabilities.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

Smart wheelchair cushion prevents pressure ulcers

October 5, 2018

Engineers have developed a new seat cushion for wheelchairs that works in a smart way to prevent the development of pressure ulcers. ... Continue reading

Tech/IT2 min read

Smart prosthetics: Neurostimulation and robotics

September 30, 2018

MEDICA 2018 presents the future of medicine – completely digital, yet with a human touch.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics4 min read

Coding helps amputees fell strength of gripped objects

September 27, 2018

Researchers at the University of Freiburg are developing coding that allows patients to feel and move more naturally.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics4 min read

IoMT: AT&T and Hanger create smart prosthetics

September 26, 2018

AT&T Foundry has been partnering with Hanger Inc., orthotic and prosthetic patient services and solutions, to integrate sensors into their products. ... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics3 min read

Thought-controlled neuroprosthetics: the MoreGrasp project

September 20, 2018

Getting a better grip on things: The MoreGrasp Horizon2020 research project is coming to an end with significant results in the field of thought-controlled grasp neuroprosthetics. A large-scale feasibility study is underway.... Continue reading

Tech/IT3 min read

Virtual reality helps amputees embody prosthetic limb

August 20, 2018

Combining virtual reality and artificial tactile sensations, two amputees feel as though their prosthetic hand belongs to their own body. Moreover, the scientists show that the phantom limb actually grows into the prosthetic hand.... Continue reading

AR/VR3 min read

“E-skin” could equip prosthetics with feeling

August 17, 2018

Researchers have created a smart skin that will give robots ultra-sensitive skin with more tactile feeling than humans. ... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors1 min read

Solar power could be future of wearable sensors

August 3, 2018

A new form of solar-powered supercapacitor could help make future wearable technologies lighter and more energy-efficient.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors4 min read

Electronic sensors show prosthetics users rely on intact limb

August 2, 2018

Researchers from the University of Salford have used electronic sensors to show that people with artificial arms and hands are doing damage to their intact limbs.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

Synthetic ‘brainy skin’ with sense of touch

July 17, 2018

A robotic hand covered in 'brainy skin' that mimics the human sense of touch is being developed by scientists. ... Continue reading

Bionics/RoboticsWearables/Sensors2 min read

Organic printing inks may restore sight to blind people

July 13, 2018

Researchers are developing a simple retinal prosthesis that could restore sight to blind people. Fabricated using cheap and widely-available organic pigments used in printing inks and cosmetics, it consists of tiny pixels like a digital camera sensor on a nanometric scale.... Continue reading

Wearables/Sensors2 min read

3D rendered image of the new prosthesis rotating to throw a ball.

New prosthetic limbs are self-learning bionic hands

July 10, 2018

Scientists have used machine learning to improve the performance of prosthetic hands. The researchers said the findings, could spark a "new generation of prosthetic limbs.... Continue reading

Bionics/Robotics2 min read