News tagged with bionic arm
New generation of prosthetic gets closer to the real limb
A UT Arlington bioengineer has built a neural interface that he thinks will lead to a better prosthetic arm that will allow more movement and eventually sensation for military veterans who desperately need them.
Feb 10, 2011 |
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'Open-source' robotic surgery platform going to top medical research labs
Robotics experts at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Washington (UW) have completed a set of seven advanced robotic surgery systems for use by major medical research laboratories throughout the ...
Jan 12, 2012 |
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Of life and limb
When someone loses a limb to war, accident, or disease, she can get an artificial limb that restores some of her lost movement. But even the best prosthesis doesn’t restore the sense of touch. And touch is what lets ...
Jan 05, 2012 |
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Paralyzed man uses mind-powered robot arm to touch
Giving a high-five. Rubbing his girlfriend's hand. Such ordinary acts - but a milestone for a paralyzed man.
Oct 10, 2011 |
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New 'bionic' leg gives amputees a natural gait
A new lower-limb prosthetic developed at Vanderbilt University allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs.
Aug 17, 2011 |
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Bionic leg undergoing clinical trials
(Medical Xpress) -- A "bionic" leg designed for people who have lost a lower leg is undergoing clinical trials sponsored by the US Army. The researchers hope the leg will be able to learn the patient's nerve signal patterns ...
Apr 22, 2011 |
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Russia marks 50 years since Gagarin triumph
Half a century ago, a Russian carpenter's son named Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, carving an indelible mark in human history and scoring the greatest Soviet Cold War success.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 07, 2011 |
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'Bionic eye' implant offers hope to the blind
For a man whose view of the world has slowly faded to black over 30 years, a device that allows him to see flashes of light has enkindled his hope of one day gazing upon his grandson's face.
Apr 03, 2011 |
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Mind-moved bionic arm goes on display in US
A bionic prosthetic arm that is controlled by its operator's thoughts and feels like the amputee's lost limb went on display Thursday at a major US science conference.
Feb 17, 2011 |
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Robotic arm shaped like an elephant's trunk (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A German automation company has come up with a new design for a flexible robotic arm, taking inspiration from the trunk of an elephant.
Nov 25, 2010 |
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A Cyborg Space Race
Who should explore space: robots or humans? Our ability to travel beyond Earth is hampered by the harsh conditions of space, but rather than let robots have all the fun, could cyborg technology allow humans ...
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Apr 06, 2010 |
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