prosthesis
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Woman’s Experimental Bionic Hand Passes Major Test With Flying Colors
Scientists appear to have developed a hand prosthetic that provides much more control and comfort than those available today. In new research this week, they’ve detailed the case of a Swedish woman who has successfully worn the advanced bionic limb for years with no major issues, while experiencing significantly less pain than before. The woman,…
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Lifelike Robotic Hand Is a Bit Too Close to Terminator for Our Liking
Engineers in Korea have developed a highly dexterous robotic hand that’s capable of crushing beer cans or gently clutching an egg.
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Medieval Italian Man Replaced His Amputated Hand With A Knife
Italian anthropologists have documented a remarkable case in which a Medieval-era Italian male not only managed to survive the amputation of his right hand, he also used a bladed weapon as a prosthetic limb.