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Want to shake hands with the future? Check out this brain-controlled prosthetic
Shaking hands with BrainCo's artificial intelligence-powered prosthetic hand is like shaking hands with an exciting, optimistic version of the future. Here's what this amazing prosthesis is able to do, and how it promises to transform life for amputees all around the world.
A 21-year-old developer’s robotic arm could be the future of prosthetics
Microsoft's new documentary follows the development of an affordable prosthetic arm for a nine-year-old girl, Momo.
Third Thumb is the 3D-printed prosthesis you didn’t know you needed until now
UK-based designer Dani Clode has developed a 3D-printed functioning prosthetic Third Thumb. Here's how it works.
Amazing new prosthetic hand can 'see' objects, autonomously decide how best to grab them
Researchers in the U.K. have developed a bionic hand, which uses a camera and artificial intelligence to work out what it's reaching for.
This custom 3D printed prosthetic arm is designed specifically for playing cello
A research team at Carnegie Mellon is working to create life-changing prosthetics for people in need -- thanks to the wonders of 3D printing.
Innovative prosthetic leg propels wearers through water as if it were their real limb
A new project by Northwell Health created a fully functional swim leg.The leg propels users through water as if it were their original limb.
Dad 3D-printed arm prosthesis for his kid, now wants to share it with the world
When baby Sol Ryan had to have his lower left arm amputated, his dad developed a 3D-printed hydraulic arm to help him. Now he's sharing it.
Groundbreaking new prosthetic translates spinal cord signals into movement
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a robot arm controlled via signals from nerves in the spinal cord.
Formlabs’ David Lakatos chats about robot prosthetics, future of 3D printing
We spoke with Formlab's chief product officer to learn more about what's next for Formlabs and the 3D printing industry as a whole.
Student develops cheap, functional prosthetic for senior thesis project
The prosthetic is simple in design, but it’s functional and allows users to hold a cup, write with a marker, and catch a ball just by moving their wrist.
Gamers learn to control characters strictly through direct brain stimulation
The research may open new doors for noninvasive brain stimulation, prosthetics, and innovative virtual reality experiences.
One-handed teenage violinist receives customized 3D-printed prosthetic hand
A one-handed 14-year-old violinist named Sarah Valentiner has become the recipient of a 3D-printed prosthesis, thanks to Northern Illinois University.
Po 3D makes 3D-printed prosthetics affordable in its home country of Paraguay
Meet Po 3D, a 3D-printing company that is helping create affordable prosthetics for the people of Paraguay.
How the Alternative Limb Project is transforming prosthetics into an astonishing artform
The Alternative Limb Project is transforming the medium of prosthetics into the ultimate form of self-expression. Here's the story behind it.
In a technological first, paralyzed patient can feel touch through an artificial hand
Ten years after an accident left him paralyzed, Nathan Copeland can sense pressure applied to an artificial robotic hand.
BotScan simultaneously uses 70 DLSR cameras to create insanely detailed 3D scans
Botscan is a large scanner, powered by 70 DSLR cameras and a process called photogrammetry, which allows it to develop remarkably detailed 3D models.
Texas girl, 5, is pretty in pink with prosthetic arm 3D-printed at public library
Texas girl Katelyn Vincik, 5, recently received a custom 3D-printed prosthetic arm.
3D printing used to create prosthetic hand for an 8-year-old boy
An eight-year-old British boy named William Joyner, who was born without a left hand, recently received a 3D-printed robotic prosthesis.
After 10 years of development, Dean Kamen's futuristic prosthetic arm is now available for pre-order
From moving by leaning to creating artificial limbs that extend an amputee's bodily functions, the segway inventor's prosthetic arm is coming this year.
Legless duck walks again with 3D printed prosthetic feet built by middle schoolers
Philip the duck is learning to walk again with a pair of 3D printed prosthetic feet created by a Wisconsin middle school class.
This prosthetic voice box helps throat cancer patients regain speech, and it costs less than $1
Dr. Vishal Rao invented a prosthetic voice box helps throat cancer patients regain speech, and it costs less than $1 to make it affordable to more people.
These kids 3D printed their own unique prosthetics, including a sparkle cannon
During an event in San Francisco this last January, Autodesk and KIDmob teamed up to let kids with upper-limb differences 3D-print unique prosthetics.