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Prosthetics
Prosthetic technology from prosthetic limbs to internal technology such as Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
Foot Prosethics Controlled With Subconscious Commands
An Iceland-based company is now developing the second generation of a system that allows amputees to control foot…
Novel Exoskeleton Robot Relieves Shoulder Injuries
Researchers at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, have developed and successfully tested a novel exoskeleton…
Prototype Exoskeleton Controlled Via Alexa
A prototype exoskeleton that can respond to spoken instructions via Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa.
Orthopedic Devices Industry Growing Exponentially
In the global medical technology space, the orthopedic devices industry will continue to be a promising area, and…
It’s A Thumbs Up For The Extra Digit!
Imagine having an extra finger, it would give you the ability to excel in a lot more everyday tasks. Now imagine…
Mobius Bionics Develops Advanced Prosthetic Arms With Pentagon
The third generation prosthetic arms are named the LUKE arm, after the robotic arm Luke Skywalker gets after his…
Nystagmus treated with magnetic implants
To treat nystagmus, a condition characterized by involuntary eye movements, a research team has successfully used…
Supplemental robotic arms controlled by your feet
To use MetaLimbs robotic arms, you strap tracking markers to your feet and knees, allowing you to control the wrist…
Paralyzed patients use their minds to control device
Patients were able to use their minds to open and close a device fitted over their hands, allowing them to get a…
3D-printing medical implantables
3D-printing method could revolutionize manufacture of silicone-based medical implantables.