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Prosthetics
Prosthetic technology from prosthetic limbs to internal technology such as Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
Morphing Electronic Platform Could Be the Future of Soft Robotics
Temporary and permanent medical implants for diagnostic, monitoring or therapeutic purposes now include…
$6.1bn Market Forecasted for 3D Printed Medical Devices
IDTechEx has reported that the market for 3D printed medical devices and pharmaceuticals will be worth $6.1bn by…
E-skin Can Detect Touch 1,000 Times Faster Than Humans
Without a sense of touch, humans risk injury from heat, cold, and abrasions. While robots are inherently sturdier…
Medical industry Ramps Up Production of Prosthetics Through Additive Manufacturing
The healthcare industry is rapidly adopting 3D printing solutions due to benefits such as unmatched flexibility of…
New 3D Printing Technique Could Help You Print Your Own Electronically Enhanced…
Advances in 3D printing make it possible to 3D-print your own prosthetic from models found in open-source…
Watch: Bioengineering Student Builds His Own Prosthetic Arm Out of LEGO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrWckNLgshc
Nineteen-year-old bioengineering student, David Aguilar, has built…
Dexterous, sentient hand prosthesis successfully implanted
A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to…
Artificial Skin with Superhuman Abilities
A new type of sensor could lead to artificial skin that may someday help burn victims "feel" and safeguards the…
Exoskeletons could make previously unachievable feats a reality
While exoskeletons may still feel like a product of science fiction, they are increasingly becoming a technological…
The latest innovation in cast/orthosis
Startup ActiveArmor has created a 3D printed cast/orthotic support device for injuries and pain that meets the…