Prosthetic Hand : Science World Report

Dec 13, 2016 02:55 AM EST

Gentle Bot: A Robot With Human Touch

A new robot could sense the shape and texture of objects it gets in touch with.

Feb 16, 2016 09:22 AM EST

Man Wiggles the Fingers of a Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm with the Power of Thought

Scientists have announced the first successful effort to wiggle fingers individually and independently of each other using a mind-controlled artificial "arm." The new findings could be huge for those with prosthetic arms and devices.

Aug 03, 2015 03:35 PM EDT

Brain-Controlled Prosthesis Types with Only Brain Signals

Researchers have created a new, thought-controlled prosthesis that can tap into the relevant portions of the brain so that it can issue commands.

Apr 01, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Amputee Can Control His Bionic Hand with His Thoughts Using a Non-Invasive Technique

Robotics and prosthetics are moving forward by leaps and bounds. Now, researchers have created an algorithm that allowed a man to grasp a bottle and other objects with a prosthetic hand, powered only by his thoughts

Dec 19, 2014 08:00 AM EST

Amputee Makes History by Controlling Two Prosthetic Limbs with His Thoughts

A Colorado man made history this summer. Les Baugh, who lost both of his arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago, was fitted with prosthetic limbs that he can operate by thought alone.

Dec 05, 2014 06:51 AM EST

New Improvements for Prosthetic Legs: Scientists Learn from Robots

There may be some new improvements for prosthetic legs. Scientists have applied robot control theory to enable powered prosthetics to dynamically respond to the wearer's environment and help amputees walk.

Oct 09, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Limbs are Now a Reality in Daily Life

Scientists have been testing robotic, prosthetic limbs that can be controlled by an amputee's mind for a while now. Now, though, these prostheses may have become a clinical reality.

Oct 09, 2014 08:40 AM EDT

Amputees Can Sense Feeling of Touch with New Prosthetic Hand

Amputees may just be able to regain the sensation of touch, thanks to new technology. Scientists are looking at creating prosthetic limbs that can send electrical impulses so that the user can actually "feel" what they're touching.

May 11, 2014 03:39 PM EDT

'Star Wars' Robotic Arm for Amputees Approved by US FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a robotic arm for amputees that is named for the "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker and can perform multiple, simultaneous movements, a huge advance over the metal hook currently in use.