Prosthetics

Making recyclable electronics is crucial for curbing electronic waste.

The system is small enough be carried in a backpack.

Not only are soldiers losing limbs from IEDs; older veterans are losing limbs from diabetes and vascular disease. Mobility is key to long-term health, and prosthetic limbs are key to mobility.

Bionic fingertip connects to surgically implanted electrodes, allowing the wearer to distinguish between rough and smooth textures.

Developed by EPFL scientists, the fingers use electrostatic to grip fragile and hard-to-grasp objects.

Innovators in the field are bringing carbon fiber and 3-D printing technology into the vet’s office.

Injured animals live freely with the help of carbon fiber and 3D-printed limbs.

Artificial skin you can feel, and hopeful signs about reversing Parkinson’s.

A team of scientists has developed a special “skin” for robotic limbs that transfers sensory signals to the brain.

Next step: lab-grown baboon arms.

Brian Bartlett lost his leg at 24. Never skiing again was not an option for him.

A Swedish man has been operating a prosthetic arm using neural control for more than a year, says it feels like his old arm