News tagged with mechanical arm

Special delivery: Nematode-infected insect cadavers

A custom-made machine for packaging mealworms infected with beneficial nematodes could improve the delivery, timing and use of the wormlike organisms as biological control agents.

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Honda shows smarter robot, helps in nuclear crisis (Update, w/ video)

Honda's human-shaped robot can now run faster, balance itself on uneven surfaces, hop on one foot and pour a drink. Some of its technology may even be used to help out with clean-up operations at the stricken ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 9

Robot to throw out first pitch at Phillies game

(AP) -- PhillieBot for Cy Young? It's unlikely.

Electronics / Robotics

created Apr 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Advanced Robotic Arm Controlled by Monkey’s Thoughts (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have demonstrated a monkey controlling an advanced robotic arm by using its thoughts. The experiments were led by Dr. Andrew Schwartz, a professor ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 03, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (23) | comments 29 | with audio podcast weblog

A high-tech handrest

University of Utah engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider area than otherwise ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Out on a limb: Arm-swinging riddle is answered

Biomedical researchers on Wednesday said they could explain why we swing our arms when we walk, a practice that has long piqued scientific curiosity.

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jul 28, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (24) | comments 9

Researchers develop new and efficient breast biopsy technique

Researchers have developed a new breast biopsy technique that could lead to decreased procedure times and reduced patient discomfort and morbidity, according to a study performed at Roberts Research Institute, the University ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Physical therapists test mechanical arm to help patients recover from stroke, traumatic brain injury

Physical therapists at UT Southwestern Medical Center are evaluating a new mechanical arm that allows people recovering from neurological injuries such as strokes and traumatic brain injury to enter a virtual ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0