With a small arsenal of 3D printers in his lab, he thought what a good project it would be to print a functional rubber hand ...

This prosthetic hand and socket uses AI, with the hand controlled by the Cybernetic Interface attached to the socket. Researchers at the Biological Systems Engineering Lab at Hiroshima University have ...

By Fiona Morgan Kentucky Teacher About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer ...

If you wear glasses, you may have realized your visual deficit can also be an unexpected style boon. Thanks to a company combining wearable robotics with stunning (and newly award-winning) design, the ...

When people sit down for a meal, they don’t think about what to do with their hands when eating. It’s just second nature. Yet, their hands are constantly adapting posture and grip to the cutlery, food ...

Using the MiniTouch, an Italian man was able to differentiate while blindfolded between human and prosthetic arms with 80% accuracy. Photo by EPFL/Caillet Fabrizio wasn't sure what to expect of his ...

A programmable metamaterial finger can lock into four positions without electronics. A simpler, more functional future for ...

Read this application story to discover how completely dry-running lead screw assemblies were used in the thumb of a ...

DEKALB, IL -- A Northern Illinois University student spent the summer designing a custom prosthetic to help a young violinist achieve her dream. Sarah Valentiner, 13, was born without her right hand, ...

Simple device helps determined young violinist. Video produced by Julie Walker. Adia Cardona is a 10-year-old violinist who has exceptional skill for her age and determination to match it. The young ...

DEKALB, IL -- A Northern Illinois University student spent the summer designing a custom prosthetic to help a young violinist achieve her dream. Sarah Valentiner, 13, was born without her right hand, ...