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Losing a hand or limb is a life-changing event, and finding a prosthetic that can truly feel has long been a challenge. For many, traditional prosthetics offer limited movement and no sense of touch, ...

Contrary to many outsider opinions, a lot of amputees and limb-different people out there are not huge fans of currently available prosthetics, no matter how seemingly advanced they may first appear.

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BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In early September, a young boy named Ma received a brand-new hand — a mini version of the BrainCo Intelligent Bionic Hand. Born with a congenital limb difference ...

Samoana Matagi was one of the four participants in a study that tested the capabilities of a new bionic hand. Here, Matagi wears the bionic hand on one arm and a common prosthetic called a ...

Modern bionic hand prostheses nearly match their natural counterparts when it comes to dexterity, degrees of freedom, and capability. And many amputees who tried advanced bionic hands apparently ...

Medical prosthetics have come a long way but can cost many thousands of dollars, and they're heavy, rigid, and prone to mechanical failures. Researchers have created a prototype prosthetic hand that's ...