prosthesis (17 articles)
watch how the current state of human bionics is redefining humanity
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from DIY prosthetics realized through 3D printing technology to customized AI-driven limbs, the video raises profound questions on what it is to be human.
from DIY prosthetics realized through 3D printing technology to customized AI-driven limbs, the video raises profound questions on what it is to be human.
US army researchers are testing a 'third arm' exoskeleton for soldiers
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the lightweight device doesn't need batteries and can evenly distribute the load of a heavy weapon.
the lightweight device doesn't need batteries and can evenly distribute the load of a heavy weapon.
paradiddle, an open-source 3D-printed drumming prosthesis by dominic siguang ma
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to develop unique features that would allow the drummer to play more intuitively and comfortably, the designer worked with renowned amputee drummer greg anton.
to develop unique features that would allow the drummer to play more intuitively and comfortably, the designer worked with renowned amputee drummer greg anton.
the seeding finger gives women a hand to get pregnant on their own
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the seeding finger is an implant that produces sperm in the palm of your hand, allowing you to spray it through the middle fingertips.
the seeding finger is an implant that produces sperm in the palm of your hand, allowing you to spray it through the middle fingertips.
'unlimited tomorrow' to 3D print 20 prosthetics for the price of 1
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just $5,000.
just $5,000.
3D printed synthetic muscle is up to three times stronger than human tissue
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the 3D printed muscle has a strain density (expansion per gram) that is 15 times larger than natural muscle, and can lift 1000 times its own weight.
the 3D printed muscle has a strain density (expansion per gram) that is 15 times larger than natural muscle, and can lift 1000 times its own weight.
confetti prosthetic leg cover by furf design studio is a bright hope for amputees
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moving away from 3D printed expensive prosthetics, this product offers amputees a customizable and adaptable design that boosts their self-esteem.
moving away from 3D printed expensive prosthetics, this product offers amputees a customizable and adaptable design that boosts their self-esteem.
shortcut the digital prosthesis translates phantom hand gestures into a wireless computer control
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the digital wristband allows hand amputees to intuitively interact with computers.
the digital wristband allows hand amputees to intuitively interact with computers.
neo design: one togo
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designed for children and teenagers in togo, this prosthesis has a durable construction devised for longevity and can be produced for under 30 euro.
designed for children and teenagers in togo, this prosthesis has a durable construction devised for longevity and can be produced for under 30 euro.
kaylene kau: prosthetic arm
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replacement limbs typically mimic the form of the human body, but this prosthetic arm by designer kaylene kau takes a different approach.
replacement limbs typically mimic the form of the human body, but this prosthetic arm by designer kaylene kau takes a different approach.
eLEGS exoskeleton by berkeley bionics
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the wearable bionic device uses a gesture-based human-machine interface to enable paraplegics to stand and walk without help.
the wearable bionic device uses a gesture-based human-machine interface to enable paraplegics to stand and walk without help.
sascha nordmeyer: communication prosthesis
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communication prosthesis is a unique object designed by sascha nordmeyer which aims to communicate for its user.
communication prosthesis is a unique object designed by sascha nordmeyer which aims to communicate for its user.
aviya serfaty: prosthetic leg for women
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recognizing that most prosthesis available on the market today are bad imitations of the natural leg, or are simply thin steel poles that disregard the female body silhouette »
recognizing that most prosthesis available on the market today are bad imitations of the natural leg, or are simply thin steel poles that disregard the female body silhouette altogether, 'outfeet' aims to embrace the idea of a prosthesis not only as a medical device but also as a fashion accessory.
touch bionics i limb pulse
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i-limb pulse is touch bionics latest electric prosthetic hand that is made from aluminum and features pulsing grip strength and multiple software-enabled grip patterns
i-limb pulse is touch bionics latest electric prosthetic hand that is made from aluminum and features pulsing grip strength and multiple software-enabled grip patterns
prodigits bionic fingers
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the company touch bionics has developed the world’s first bionic finger for patients missing fingers called prodigits
the company touch bionics has developed the world’s first bionic finger for patients missing fingers called prodigits
ultra real hand prosthesis
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the german company handprothese specializes in prosthetics with ultra realistic fluid motion
the german company handprothese specializes in prosthetics with ultra realistic fluid motion
