Prosthetics

February 17, 2024 0

Open Bionics Unveils the Hero Gauntlet: A Revolutionary 3D Printed Prosthetic Transforming Lives of Amputees

Discover the Hero Gauntlet by Open Bionics, a revolutionary 3D printed finger prosthesis offering new hope for hand amputees like Suleman Chohan. [...]

Karin seen holding a small round piece of chocolate with her prosthetic hand close to her mouth and smiling.

November 4, 2023 0

Bionic Breakthrough: Revolutionary Prosthetic Technology Relieves Pain and Enhances Functionality for Amputees

Karin, a Swedish woman who lost her right hand in a farming accident over 20 years ago, faced excruciating [...]

A young girl probably around 5 or 6 years old is on a swing in a park. She is wearing a red floral dress and has a left prosthetic arm that's red and blue.

October 7, 2023 0

Autofabricantes: Transforming Lives Through Personalized Prosthetics and Inclusive Healthcare

Fran Díaz, the founder of Autofabricantes, has embarked on a mission to transform the prosthetics industry, [...]

August 20, 2023 0

Breakthrough Robotic Gripper and Myoelectric Integration May Revolutionize Prosthetics

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a remarkable robotic gripping device that [...]

a new bionic hand that allows users with arm amputations to control each finger naturally and effortlessly.

July 16, 2023 0

Wired for Motion: Innovative Nerve Rewiring Lets Amputees Control Bionic Hand Naturally

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking new bionic hand that allows unprecedented control and natural [...]

Adam Cutshall wearing the latest of revision of the prosthesis; Custom built device for testing endurance and life cycle of prosthesis under load. PHOTO: ADAM CUTSHALL; PAUL HODARA

April 17, 2023 0

Man Gets 3D Printed Prosthetic Finger After Being Denied Insurance To Get One

When Adam Cutshall was in his mid 20s, he was building a mini golf course for his when a bit of carelessness [...]

Google Doodle of Mama Cax. Mama Cax is seen in the middle wearing a pink top and a flowing blue dress that is blending into a body of water with waves. The word google is formed using a palm trees, the sun, and a waterfall.

February 12, 2023 0

Google Doodle Celebrates Disability Advocate & Fashion Icon Mama Cax For Black History Month

As part of Black History Month, Google Doodle celebrated Haitian-American model and disability rights [...]

Before and after photo of a patient with microtia - left photo shows underdeveloped ear and right photo shows the transplanted full form ear.

June 21, 2022 0

World’s First 3D Printed Ear Made From Living Tissue Successfully Implanted On Patient

Microtia is a condition which causes the ear to remain small and undeveloped. People with this condition have [...]

An elderly woman possibly from Pakistan seen looking at a poster and smiling.

May 23, 2022 0

Almost One Billion Children And Adults With Disabilities And Older Persons In Need Of Assistive Technology Denied Access, According To New Report

A new report published last week by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or [...]

Photo of Enzo’s prosthetic arm made out of melted plastic bottles. In the background is Machu Pichu.

April 22, 2022 0

Man Builds Low Cost Prosthetic Arm From Melted Plastic Bottles

According to a 2019 research paper, the number of worldwide upper limb amputees in that year was 3 million [...]

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