Prosthetics have recently become a bigger part of fashion, on both the runways and red carpets, as new technology allows for ...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have come up with a better prosthetic hand that uses a hybrid design to carefully grip various objects with just the right amount of pressure. The robotic ...
The latest advance in wearable robotic technology promises to solve a 200-year-old problem by revolutionizing the fit of prosthetic limbs, transforming the lives of millions of amputees worldwide.
Prosthetic hands can cost thousands of dollars. Steven Reimer ’24 designed one for less than $300. His research will provide ...
Johns Hopkins biomedical engineers created a prosthetic hand that can grip objects with near-human precision skill. Unlike traditional robotic hands, this bioinspired hand combines rigid and soft ...
A new smart liner called Roliner lets amputees adjust prosthetic fit in real time via smartphone, easing pain and improving ...
“Right now, a lot of prosthetics are static, but imagine if they had animatronics or soft robotics built in — like a dress that breathes or a tail that sways,” she mused. “Fashion should ...