Robotics has long fascinated the mind of the public. Androids, bionic men and exoskeletons populate both the large and small screens. But until recently, the technology seen in pop culture has not ...

Coapt and WillowWood are developing a liner for upper extremity prosthetic devices that combines the benefits of interface and pattern recognition technologies. Kristopher Sturgis Coapt and WillowWood ...

“With amputations being reported on a daily basis, India’s vast rural hinterland is comparable to a warzone,” says Abhit Kumar, who makes practical, affordable prosthetic devices designed to get ...

Nearly 2,000 veterans have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries requiring amputations; 14 percent of those injured veterans required upper extremity amputations. The recent advancements in ...

LEEDS, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In their centenary year Steeper Group, a world leading manufacturer of prosthetic devices, launch their latest myoelectric system. The full limb build is designed to ...

A prosthetic hand for children that is powered and controlled by the wearer's breathing has been developed by scientists at Oxford University. Researchers say the simple lightweight device is not too ...

Our experts will help you find the best and most appropriate prosthesis (artificial body part) for you — whether you are missing a limb or have multiple amputations. We collaborate with prosthetists ...

With a wrench in hand, Andrea Modica makes a final adjustment to the gleaming metallic joint on the prosthetic leg strapped to his left thigh. He stands and walks a few steps along the neon-lit ...

Your legs may not seem all that smart, but they're pretty good at letting you walk without having to think about what you're doing. That hasn't been the case with artificial limbs, which have long ...

In both upper and lower extremity prosthetics, the socket is always the most important part of the prosthesis. If the socket doesn't fit right or feels uncomfortable, the other components of the ...