Most of us do not think twice about picking up a cup of coffee, sending a quick text or carrying groceries in from the car. For people who use prosthetic hands, though, these everyday tasks can be a ...

The most advanced new surgical procedure, AMI, addresses proprioception. This refers to the ability to sense position and movement. In an intact human arm or leg, muscles work in pairs. When a bicep ...

Bionic arms are beginning to tap into nerve signals that linger long after a limb is gone, turning the ghost of movement into real, controllable action. Instead of relying on crude muscle twitches or ...

In fact, bicep curls are a good test for a bionic arm, since they require a wide range of motion thats tough to design. As the Hacksmith posse puts the finishing touches on their prototype, they arm ...

Remi Bateman was born without a left hand and struggled with simple tasks such as tying her shoes and playing on the monkey bars at school. In elementary school, she tried to remain positive and used ...