For most of us, they’re a medical marvel, but for amputees or those born without body parts, prosthetics are a true lifeline. Incredibly, the very first prosthetic known to human history dates back ...

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 ...

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances; DOI 10.29026/oea.2025.240152, discusses how multi-photon bionic skin realizes high-precision haptic visualization for reconstructive perception. Human ...

In the 1970s, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman captivated audiences with their thrilling stories of technological transformation. Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers weren’t just ...

Karin's life took a dramatic turn when a farming accident claimed her right arm more than 20 years ago. Since then, she has endured excruciating phantom limb pain. "It felt like I constantly had my ...

Imagine a world where robots not only look like humans but also feel like us. Advanced technology has made this possible with the invention of bionic skin. This breakthrough allows robots to ...

After a stroke, many people can have problems getting around. Scientists in England are working to get stroke patients back on their feet with the help of robotic technology. Researchers call it the ...

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These days it can seem like there are only two kinds of movies about the future. In one kind, we go to space and then something awful happens (Gravity, Interstellar). In the other kind, we make a ...

For decades, research scientists and engineers have pursued the goal of using mechanical and electronic technologies to restore lost functions to people with damaged, paralyzed or missing body parts.

Emerging markets for 2025-2026 include advanced sensors enhancing vehicle perception. Opportunities arise from bionic cameras, multi-channel and fusion LiDAR, 4D/5D radars, terahertz vision sensors, ...