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The image shows the robotic hand in a fully flexed position.

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·December 17, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Publish New Findings From Mind Controlled Robot Arm Project

A quadriplegic woman moves a robotic arm and hand in 10 dimensions with "mind control".

The image shows one of the participants walking on a treadmill.

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·December 8, 2014·3 min read

Engineer Applies Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic Legs

New research allows those with robotic controlled prosthetic legs to walk almost as fast as an able bodied person.

The image is a diagram which shows how the nanotubes and rods are used to stimulate the retina.

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·December 3, 2014·2 min read

Wireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind Retina

Researchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.

This is a drawing of a person with a prosthetic arm. You can also see brain implants.

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·November 25, 2014·4 min read

Study Puts More Natural Movement for Artificial Limbs Within Reach

Researchers report their new findings could bring natural movement of prosthetic limbs closer to reality.

This image shows a drawing of a spinal cord.

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·November 7, 2014·4 min read

Striking the Cord: Optical Control of Motor Functions

Researchers develop a highly flexible neural probe, created from polymers, which can both record and optically stimulate neural activity in the spinal cord of mice.

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·October 8, 2014·5 min read

Amputees Discern Familiar Sensations Across Prosthetic Hand

Amputees are able to regain sense of touch and 'feel' with their prosthetic hands, thanks to new technological advances.

This image shows how the inplant helps control the arm.

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·October 8, 2014·5 min read

Mind Controlled Prosthetic Arms That Work in Daily Life Are Now a Reality

Researchers develop a robotic prosthesis which can be controlled by implanted neuromuscular interfaces.

This image shows an illustrative drawing of Luke Skywalker's prosthetic hand.

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·October 7, 2014·4 min read

Perfecting a Fully Functioning Prosthetic Hand

Researchers use computer technology to better understand how the brain fundamentally controls the body.

This image shows how the pulley mechanism works.

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·September 26, 2014·3 min read

Mechanized Human Hands

Researchers develop a new device which improves hand function after surgery due to nerve damage.

This image is a still from the video showing a 3d rendering of a person standing up from a wheelchair.

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·September 24, 2014·4 min read

From Rats to Humans: Project NEUWalk Closer to Clinical Trials

By electrically stimulating the severed part of the spinal cord, researchers were able to make a completely paralyzed rat walk over obstacles.

The image shows a brain made up with dots.

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·July 9, 2014·5 min read

Restoring Active Memory Program Poised to Launch

DARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.