MIT researchers, working with scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have developed a new way to power and communicate with devices implanted deep within the human body. Such devices could be used…
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MIT’s AMI improves sensation, control of Prosthetic Limb
Humans can accurately sense the position, speed, and torque of their limbs, even with their eyes shut. This sense, known as proprioception, allows humans to precisely control their body movements. Despite significant…
Ingestible “bacteria on a chip” could help diagnose disease
MIT researchers have built an ingestible sensor equipped with genetically engineered bacteria that can diagnose bleeding in the stomach or other gastrointestinal problems. This “bacteria-on-a-chip” approach combines sensors made from living cells…
First 3D printed human corneas
The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University. It means the technique could be used in the future to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas. Using a simple…
Use of Prosthetic Hands becomes Easier with New Technology
Researchers from NC State University and the University of North Carolina have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands. The work relies on computer models…