Soon, prosthetic limbs that take feedback from human body
The algorithm that enables this optimisation represents a landmark achievement in the field of biomechatronics - study of biology, mechanics, electronics and control.
Jun 24, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
New technique to make prosthetic limbs feel more natural
The researchers believe that their strategy could work for nearly any amputee, including people whose amputations were performed many years ago.
Jun 05, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
This heat-sensitive artificial skin may help amputees sense temperature again
While fabricating synthetic woods in a petri dish, the team led by California Institute of Technology's Chiara Daraio created a material that exhibited an electrical response to temperature changes in the laboratory.
Jan 31, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Artificial skin to give people with prosthetics sense of touch
Researchers have developed a new artificial skin that can 'feel' similar to the way a fingertip senses pressure, and may help people perceive sensation in their prosthetic limbs.
Nov 09, 2015, 18:37 PM IST
