Researchers have built a prosthetic hand that, with the help of artificial intelligence, can act a lot more like a natural one. The key is to have the hand recognize when the user wants to do ...

Researchers are paving the way for the design of bionic limbs that feel natural to users. They demonstrate the connection between hand movement patterns and motoneuron control patterns. The study, ...

Prosthetic hands have come a long way, but many are still too unwieldy and impractical for everyday use. Beyond being incapable of a natural hand’s dexterity, most prosthetics can’t offer neurological ...

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 ...

In 2011, Jeremy Schroeder was driving a four-wheeler near Sherwood, Ohio, when he crashed into a stop sign he hadn't seen as the stone path suddenly turned to asphalt. The sign left a deep gash in ...

Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows. Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap ...