'Wearable Muscles' Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
These discreet mobility enhancing intelligent prosthetics are growing in number and variance, and offer patients the chance of a normal life.
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Woman Becomes First Human to be Fitted with Nerve and Bone Fused Bionic Limb
Called osseointegration it's a process where bone tissue and titanium create a strong mechanical bond that enables connection with the nerves
Born Without an Arm She Now Has a Realistic Prosthetic With Painted-on Freckles and Acrylic Nails
A student born without a left arm has a "new lease of life" thanks to her prosthetic limb with painted-on veins, freckles and acrylic nails.
Woman Who Lost Eye As Baby Wears Glitter Eyeballs to Own Her Difference
Rachel set up a Facebook group called ‘One-eyed and Wonderful' and began connecting with others who had one eye like her
Elephant Fitted With a Prosthetic Foot So He's Able to Walk Again - LOOK
The growing boy needs a new prosthetic every 6 months, made of recycled car tires and velcro courtesy of an English wildlife park.
13 Years After Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Veteran Summits Everest Establishing World Record
Completing the mission, Budha Magar says he wants to return to the spot in Afghanistan where he lost his legs in order to say 'thank you'
Woman Given New 3D-Printed Windpipe in World First
The one-of-a-kind 3D printer, designed with over a decade of research and testing, was provided by the company T&R Biofab.
The 'Wizard of Paws' Makes Prosthetics to Fit Any Animal - Lending a Human Hand of Compassion
Derrick Campana creates prosthetics for animals to give them a second chance at a healthy life-elephant, tiger, or duck.
English Boy Unwraps Iron Man Prosthetic Arm-a Gift from His Nation Days Before Christmas
The arm boasts technology that detects movements of the muscles in Harry's arm and translate them into intuitive responses.
Robotic Hand with Bones, Ligaments and Tendons Created for First Time Using 3D Printing
They say these materials have "decisive" advantages as they have enhanced elastic properties and are more durable and robust.
Selfless Quad Amputee Summits a Peak to Raise Money for Other Disabled Kids
Ever since his family moved near the Embsay area in 2019, the plucky lad has had ambitions to summit the nearby crag, seen from the garden.
In World First, Tiger Will Be Given Prosthetic Limb to Live Out His Life Pain-Free
A tiger rescued from a poacher's trap will now be the first big cat to get a prosthetic leg after it developed gangrene and lived in pain for years.
Chance Encounter Leads High Schoolers to 3D-Print Dozens of Free Prosthetics for Kids Around the World
These students have made more than 75 prosthetics for children in need—and they even started an after-school club so they could make even more.
9-Year-old Double Amputee to Make History on 'New York Fashion Week' Catwalk
This 9-year-old Daisy-May is about to make history as the first ever double amputee child to walk the prestigious New York Fashion Week.
Robotic Arm Named After Luke Skywalker Enables Amputee to Touch and Feel Again: 'It almost put me to tears'
After 17 years, this amputee was finally able to feel his wife's hand in his own thanks to a new mind-controlled robotic arm with a sensory system..
This Athlete Could Become the First American Amputee to Compete in the Olympics
Despite how his prosthetics have been deemed "an unfair advantage" over his competitors, Blake Leeper is still fighting for a place on Team USA.
Researchers Unveil Ultra-Precise, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic: 'It's like you have a hand again'
The researchers say that their new technology has given the fake limb the "most advanced prosthetic control that the world has seen."
This Cheap, Amphibious, 3D-Printed Prosthetic Means That Amputees Can Now Enjoy the Water Without Stress
This inexpensive, amphibious prosthetic means that amputees can now enjoy the beach with their family without having to worry about ruining their limb.
Disabled Student Can Pursue Her Dreams of Being a Cellist After Teens Build Her a Specialized Prosthetic
When this disabled youngster told her orchestra director that she wanted to play the cello, dozens of volunteers banded together to grant her wish.
This Man Learned Robotics on YouTube, Now He's Creating Affordable 3D Prosthetics For Others-WATCH
Easton LaChappelle learned about robotics through YouTube. Now he's printing afforable prosthetics through his company Unlimited Tomorrow.
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