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Prosthetics
Prosthetic technology from prosthetic limbs to internal technology such as Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
MIT Engineers Create a Soft, Printable, Metal-free Electrode
There are a wide range of electronic implants, from traditional pacemakers and cochlear implants to more futuristic…
Intelligent Materials for Robotics and Prostheses
Dresden-based researchers are developing a new class of materials whereby actuators and sensors are integrated…
See the Detection of Stressed Polymer Films, Gels Before they Snap
The stretchiness of films and gels enables wearables, soft robotics, and biocompatible tissue. These materials,…
Jelly and Salt—Part of the Recipe for Self-Healing Robots?
A low-cost, biodegradable, 3-D printed, self-healing jelly may be changing the face of soft robotics.
The…
MIT bionics center to meld humans and machines
An interdisciplinary research center funded by philanthropist Lisa Yang hopes to mitigate disability through…
Inflatable robotic hand yields real-time tactile control
Although prosthetics technology has come a long way in recent years, there is finally a growing number of…
The Top 5 Design Challenges of Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote patient monitoring equipment provides a glimpse into the future of the Internet of Things in health care by…
Here’s a Simple, Code-Free Alternative to Tackling Complex DIY Projects
Quantum Integration demonstrates its versatility and interchangeability with its ability to replace complex code in…
3D-Printed Prosthesis Cheaper and More Comfortable than Conventional Artificial…
The World Health Organization estimates there are 30 million people globally who require prostheses, and the number…
Wireless Brain Implants Could Use 1/10th the Power of Current Devices
While neurostimulators have been around for more than 20 years, used to mitigate symptoms of epilepsy, Parkinson's…