Data-driven method of fitting prosthetic legs could help clear NHS waiting lists
A successful NHS trial has indicated that a new data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs, based on trends and insights from previous socket designs, could…
Case study: Social media content creator fitted with advanced bionic hand
Born without most of his right hand, social media content creator Henrik Cox has followed prosthetic advancements from a young age. Now, he has been…
Case study: Personalised LEGO prosthetic fitted by specialist enablement centre helps Tobi thrive
The Portsmouth Enablement Centre, which is run by Steeper Group in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) NHS Trust, is helping people with limb loss…
Video: AI-powered prosthetic arm cleverly maps the wearer’s intent for precise movement
Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada have developed a pioneering prosthetic arm that uses AI to respond to the user’s intention. Called the…
Pioneering assistive tech ideas among 100 new discovery projects to receive share of £80m funding
Science Minister Lord Vallance 100 ambitious UK research projects that could each be the seed of a life-changing discovery have received backing from Science Minister…
Video: Pioneering “Third Thumb” could give disabled people new ways to interact with their environment
The University of Cambridge has developed an innovative prosthetic device, which can be used to easily pick up and manipulate objects. It has been dubbed…
Case study: Two children receive 3D-printed Spider-Man bionic arms
Credit: Open Bionics Open Bionics, a company specialising in attractive prosthetics, recently fitted two children with 3D-printed Spider-Man bionic arms. The Hero Arm is a…
Innovative glove and armband device gives people with upper limb prosthetics a ‘sense of touch’
An assistive technology prototype that gives ‘sense of touch’ haptic feedback to amputees is set to be improved with a series of at-home trial start…
Engineering student designs adjustable and affordable prosthetic hand
Luke Cox, a final-year Staffordshire University engineering student, has used his skills to design an affordable prosthetic hand prototype to help others like him. Luxe…
Swansea Bay University Health Board donates recycled prostheses to amputees in Africa
Amputees living in Africa will have the chance to live more independently with a recent donation of recycled prosthetic limbs and other equipment from Swansea…